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Calvary Baptist Church (Spokane, Wash.) Records, 1898-2010
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Calvary Baptist Church (Spokane, Wash.)
- Title
- Calvary Baptist Church (Spokane, Wash.) Records
- Dates
- 1898-2010 (inclusive)18982010
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear ft., (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- PNW .8
- Summary
- Records of the oldest African American church in the state of Washington (founded in 1890). While the minutes of the church governing board are not present, nevertheless, considerably useful information is present in the file.
- Repository
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Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
300 W. Hawthorne Road
Spokane, WA 99251
Telephone: 5097774481
archives@whitworth.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research use.
- Languages
- English, English.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Calvary Baptist Church in Spokane, founded on February 16, 1890, is the oldest black church in the state of Washington. The first edifice was located on the corner of Pines Street and Fourth Avenue, moved to 168 S. Howard St. in 1895, then to 426 E. Third Avenue in 1897, and finally to 213 E. Third Avenue in 1912. In 1948 a new parsonage was finished and dedicated. From 1890 to 1919 several pastors served Calvary. Then came a period when the church went for several years without a pastor. It was rejuvenated with the arrival of the Rev. Emmett B. Reed from Butte, Montana. He spearheaded a drive to build a new sanctuary for which ground was broken in 1927. Enduring the Great Depression, the church members managed to pay off a heavy debt. They celebrated by buying new pews for their church. The Rev. C. W. Andrews, first came to Calvary Baptist Church as its interim pastor in 1974. His 23rd anniversary as pastor was celebrated May 2-3, 1998.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Records of the oldest African American church in the state of Washington (founded in 1890).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item]. Calvary Baptist Church, Spokane, WA. PNW-8 Archives, Whitworth University (Spokane, WA).
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: HistoryReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Introduction and Inventory |
undated |
| 1/2 | Null |
|
| 1/3 | 100th Anniversary: Program |
Jan. 29, 1990 |
| 1/4 | 100th Anniversary: Photographs (by Ed Lily) |
Jan. 1990 |
| 1/5 | 105th Anniversary |
Feb. 4, 1995- Feb. 5, 1995 |
| 1/6 | 106th Anniversary |
Feb. 4, 1996 |
| 1/7 | 107th Anniversary |
Feb. 2, 1997 |
| 1/8 | 111th Anniversary |
Jan. 4, 2001 |
Series 2: AdministrationReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/9 | Baptist Church Manuals |
1966, 1995 |
| 1/10 | Constitution and By Laws |
Jan. 19, 1985; Oct. 16, 1999 |
Series 3: The CongregationReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/11 | Church Directory |
1991 |
| 1/12 | Funerals and Memorial Services |
undated |
| 1/13 | Quarterly Meeting |
Apr. 19, 2002 |
Series 4: Rev. Dr. Chester W. Andrews, Sr.Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/16 | Education, Ordination, Anniversary |
1995, 1998 |
| 1/17 | Sermons: "'Almost' ... Is Not Good Enough...!" "Believe It – (or) Not" "A Clean Heart" "The Church Compared to a Mother" "Christ Our Passover" "The Evident of Christmas" "God: Is a Spirit" "The Table is Ready (A Revival Sermon)" "I've Counted Up the Cost" "Keepers of a Heritage" "Let It Shine!" "The Man We Want to See" "On Accepting Death" "Sensation or Sacrifice" "Serving the Lord Will Pay Off" "The Time of My Departure Is at Hand" "The Three Great C's" "Wake Up, O Sleeper" "Water-Gate" "What Is Man" "Work Out Your Own Salvation" "You Can't Wash the Blood Off Your Hands!' |
undated |
| 1/18 | Sermons, A – L: "Arrested and Acquitted" "Christ's Word of Comfort" "Picking Up Sticks" "The Church and It's Mission" "D-R-A-W Near to God" "Five Smooth Stones (Justification)" "We Are God's Children" "The Gift That Counts" "God Loves the Church" "Jesus Stilling the Storm" "A Good Sportsman" "Hold On: Hold Fast, Church!" "Jesus, the Clean-up Man" "Jesus Goes to Church" "Lip Service in the Church" |
1991-1992 |
| 1/19 | Sermons, M – W: "The Night Seeker" "Not Without God" "Pathways to Peace in the Midst of a Storm" "Renew My Church" "Spiritual Power" "The Tragedy of Complacency" "The Unhappy Made Happy" "Victorious Saints" "The Weeping Saviour" "When a Hunch Pays Off" "When I Am Little, Then I Am Big" "When I Am Poor, Then I Am Rich" "When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong" ["When Are You Drawing Your Water"] |
1991-1992 |
| 1/20 | Sermons on Tape |
undated |
| 1/21 | Sermons on Tape |
undated |
Series 5: Other PastorsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/22 | Minister Ronald Joyner: Ordination |
Nov. 25, 2001 |
| 1/23 | Rev. Michael Kay: Oral History |
undated |
| 1/24 | Rev. Jesse Killings: Oral History |
undated |
| 1/25 | Rev. Rodney McAuley: Ordination |
Dec. 1, 1996 |
| 1/26 | Rev. Emmett B. Reed |
1919- |
| 1/27 | Rev. Robert Robertson: Ordination |
Nov. 25, 2001 |
| 1/28 | Pastor A. Rudy: Sermon on Tape |
May 17, 1998 |
| 1/29 | Rev. William M. Sterling: Ordination, Appreciation |
Aug. 30, 1998 |
| 1/30 | Deacons: Sermons on Tape |
undated |
| 1/31 | Sermons: Miscellaneous on Tape |
1998-2000 |
Series 6: WorshipReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/32 | Choir: Programs |
undated |
| 1/33 | Men's Chorus: Tape |
undated |
| 1/34-42 | Sunday Bulletins |
1994-2002 |
| 1/43 | Sunday Bulletins |
Jan. 12, 2003- Jan. 26, 2003 |
| 1/44 | North Pacific Baptist Conventions: Programs |
1986, 2002 |
Series 7: Founding and miscellaneous church documentsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Original pages from church ledger (laminated) |
1890-1893 |
| 2 | 2 | Original pages from church ledger (laminated) |
1894-1895 |
| 2 | 3 | Original pages from church ledger (laminated) |
1896-1897 |
| 2 | 4 | Original pages from church ledger (laminated) |
1898-1899 |
| 2 | 5 | Original pages from church ledger (laminated) |
1906 |
| 2 | 6 | Original pages from church ledger (laminated) |
1907 |
| 2 | 7 | Miscellaneous papers |
2006-2010 |
Series 8: Photographs and newspaper clippingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 8 | Historic Photographs of Church |
Misc. dates |
| 2 | 9-10 | Photographs of 100th Anniversary Celebration |
1990 |
| 2 | 11-12 | Photographs Miscellaneous - Color |
1990's |
| 2 | 13 | Misc. newspaper articles and other collected documents |
1890-present |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- African Americans
- Baptist Church
- Protestantism--History
Personal Names
- Andrews, Chester W., Sr. (Rev.)
Corporate Names
- Calvary Baptist Church--Archives
Geographical Names
- Spokane (Wash.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Church records and registers
Occupations
- Clergy
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