Box OS 5

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This file contains several news articles concerning the failure of the Franklin Community Federal Credit Union of Omaha, NE. The articles highlight the role of the credit unions founder Lawrence E. King Jr. in its demise. Corruption by King, his family and business associates are given primacy in the articles. There is also a letter from the friends of King.

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This file contains newspaper articles highlighting the voice and life 103 year old Rosina Tucker and a social, and political network meeting of San Diego’s most influential Blacks including Rev. George Walker Smith. A Clark College newsletter story highlights Black Theology. This file also contains stories on Pan-Africanism, and Atlanta’s West End.

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This file contains a story highlighting the 200th anniversary of Atlanta’s Big Bethel A.M.E. church. It also contains commentary by J.B. Harren in the Carolinian. In addition there is an article on Walter Mondale and Bill Clinton concerning the Democratic party national committee chairmanship.

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This file contains an article on the Franklin Community Credit Union scandal. It also includes an article covering the national funeral of Reverend James Oglethorpe Patterson Sr. (Bishop of the Church of God in Christ) at Mason Temple. Also included are articles on Shaw Divinity School’s 17th annual pastor’s conference and Shaw Alumni luncheon and Dr. David Shannon and Dr. Charles Copher of the Interdenominational Theological Center.

Scope and Contents This file contains articles from the AUC Digest, NCCC Chronicles and Ifco News. The AUC article highlights Interdenominational Theological Center student Rev. Sanford J. Davis and his work with prison inmates. There are also scenes from Clark College’s and Morris Brown’s homecoming. Articles from the NCCC Chronicles and Ifco News include “The Black church a Prime Mover in the Black Community” and “Women in theology.” Music advertisements featuring Isaac Hayes, the Dramatics, and Johnnie...

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This file contains religious newspapers/newsletters documenting the election of Elder G. Hawkins, overseas ministries, the election of Ann Douglas to IFCO, and the election of a religious task force at Maryville College.

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This file contains several articles including discussion on the Black Church and religion. Titles such as “We Believe in the Black Church” and “Happenings in Black Religion” are within the file. The file also contains an article covering a rally in Harlem welcoming Nelson and Winnie Mandela. In addition is an article on the election of Richard Arrington, the first Black mayor of Birmingham, AL.

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This file features articles and newsletters covering various ITC presidents and their efforts on leadership, Ganado school, and the election of Thelma Adair to the United Presbyterian General Assembly. Of note is the effort of ITC president Harry Richardson and his guidance of the “Lord’s Acre” to help the rural poor.