The history of Olivet Baptist Church of Chicago : a saga of a people [videorecording]

  • Collection ID 2001.0255.1
  • Creator Names Noble, Michael A.
  • Title The history of Olivet Baptist Church of Chicago : a saga of a people [videorecording] 2000
  • Physical description .75 linear feet, including 1 videocassette (1 box)
  • Access and usage restrictions In order to view an original videotape, a research copy must be made.
  • Collection summary A documentary video recording produced, written, and hosted by the Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble, Sr. The video surveys the 150-year history of the congregation, including segments on major figures such as the Rev. Dr. J.H. Jackson and Rev. Dr. L.K. Willaims.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Photos related to Rev. L. K. Williams are found in other collections at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, including Morris Williams family photograph collection (1995.0275) and the Photographs of family and friends of J. LeVelle Williams (1996.0076). Other collections related to Olivet Baptist Church include the Olivet Baptist Church records; the Rev. J. H. Jackson papers; the Rev. J.H. Jackson visual materials (2009.0056.2); the Olivet Baptist Church photograph collection (2000.0196); and correspondence in the Claude A. Barnett papers.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Olivet Baptist Church was known as the world's largest Protestant congregation during the pastorates of Dr. L. K. Williams and Dr. J. H. Jackson, who also served as presidents of the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. (NBC), which was known as the world's largest organization of African Americans.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Olivet Baptist Church (accession 2001.0255.1).
  • Names
    • Olivet Baptist Church (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Jackson, J. H. (Joseph Harrison), 1900-1990.
    • Williams, Lacey Kirk. 1871-1941.
    • National Baptist Convention of the United States of America.
    • Olivet Baptist Church (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Noble, Michael A.
  • Subjects
    • African American Baptists Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • African American clergy Illinois Chicago History.
    • African Americans Illinois Chicago History.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Religious life and customs.
    • Douglas (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Genre Videocassettes. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.