Finding aid for the Greater Avery African Methodist Episcopal Church Records


Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Greater Avery African Methodist Episcopal Church
Title: Greater Avery African Methodist Episcopal Church Records
Dates: 1929-2008
Extent: 1.00 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: Greater Avery African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded by Reverend James J. Price on April 21, 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio. As the membership of the church grew, Reverend Price lead the church to purchase property at 2363 East 28th Street in 1920. In 1953, Greater Avery purchased the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethlehem Church on Wade Park Avenue. The collection consists of bulletins, calendars of events, correspondence, financial records, historical sketches, ledgers, newspaper clippings, programs, and scrapbooks.
MS Number MS 5234
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English