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Congregation of the Hamilton Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, 1930-1960

Description:
The Hamilton M. E. Church of Los Angeles was formed in 1904. It was originally named the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church and changed the name in 1952 to the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Historically, the church denomination was a trailblazer in their support of women’s professional development and leadership roles in organizing church missions and in the ministry. The church has its roots in evangelicalism, and has maintained that connection throughout its history.
Date:
[1930-1960]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Congregation of the Hamilton Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, 1930-1960

Deaconess Board of the People's Independent Church of Christ, Los Angeles, 1915-1930

Description:
Group portrait of the Deaconesses of the People's Independent Church of Christ, 14 women in light-colored dresses, with matching drawstring bags and shoes. Some are wearing a necklace with a cross. They are posed in front the entrance of a wood frame building with the address "1462" posted above the group.
Date:
[1915-1920]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Deaconess Board of the People's Independent Church of Christ, Los Angeles, 1915-1930

Dedication of the plaque commemorating the First A.M.E. Church at 8th St. and Towne Ave., Los Angeles, 1973

Description:
First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, is the oldest church founded by African Americans in the City of Los Angeles, dating to 1872. Biddy Mason established the church to minister to the mind, body, and soul of the community. This church served as the cornerstone of the community for spiritual growth, social uplift, and economic development.
Date:
December 13, 1973
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Dedication of the plaque commemorating the First A.M.E. Church at 8th St. and Towne Ave., Los Angeles, 1973

Dedication of the plaque commemorating the First A.M.E. Church at 8th St. and Towne Ave., Los Angeles, 1973

Description:
Nineteen African American women and three men stand in a semi-circle around a plaque dedicating First African Methodist Episcopal Church as a cultural heritage landmark. The street is visible in the background with cars and store fronts.
Date:
December 13, 1973
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Adams, Harry H., 1918-1988
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Dedication of the plaque commemorating the First A.M.E. Church at 8th St. and Towne Ave., Los Angeles, 1973

Dedication of the plaque commemorating the First A.M.E. Church at 8th St. and Towne Ave., Los Angeles, 1973

Description:
Miriam Matthews, sister of businesswoman Ella Matthews and lawyer Charles Matthews, was hired in 1927 as the first African American librarian in the Los Angeles Public Library. Matthews was also a civil rights activist, historian, and collector of African American art and primary source materials.
Date:
December, 13, 1973
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Dedication of the plaque commemorating the First A.M.E. Church at 8th St. and Towne Ave., Los Angeles, 1973

Dedication of the plaque commemorating the First A.M.E. Church at 8th St. and Towne Ave., Los Angeles, 1973

Description:
First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, is the oldest church founded by African Americans in the City of Los Angeles, dating to 1872. Biddy Mason established the church to minister to the mind, body, and soul of the community. This church served as the cornerstone of the community for spiritual growth, social uplift, and economic development.
Date:
December, 13, 1973
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Dedication of the plaque commemorating the First A.M.E. Church at 8th St. and Towne Ave., Los Angeles, 1973

Elmer Bartlett playing the pipe organ at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:
Elmer Bartlett was a highly acclaimed choir director and organist. Churches where he worked in include the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles. He received several awards in the course of his career including first prize for directing the Los Angeles AME's choir at a 1926 choir competition at the Hollywood Bowl. By 1940 he had moved to Elgin Illinois. He continued to direct choirs and play the organ for various A.M.E. churches.
Date:
[1920s]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Elmer Bartlett playing the pipe organ at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, 1920s

Episcopal Church of the Advent, interior view, Los Angeles, 1963

Description:
The Episcopal Church of the Advent was founded in 1925. As constituent members of the Anglican Communion in the United States, we are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church. Lewis P. Bohler was the pastor from 1961 to 1996.
Date:
January 1963
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Adams, Harry H., 1918-1988
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Episcopal Church of the Advent, interior view, Los Angeles, 1963

First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 8th and Towne Ave., Los Angeles, 1941

Description:
First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, is the oldest church founded by African Americans in the City of Los Angeles, dating to 1872. Biddy Mason established the church to minister to the mind, body, and soul of the community. This church served as the cornerstone of the community for spiritual growth, social uplift, and economic development.
Date:
1941
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 8th and Towne Ave., Los Angeles, 1941