Presbyterian Photographs Collection
Title
Presbyterian Photographs Collection
Creator
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Description
The Presbyterian photographs collection is a collection of Presbyterian-related photographs brought together by the archivist. Photographs primarily document the early 20th century history of the Presbyterian Church, in Texas and the southwest.
Date
1860-1960s
Contributor
Photographs donated by individuals as well as those transferred from the Stitt Library or different offices in the Seminary
Collection Items
Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri
Presbyterian Church located in Kansas City, Missouri on the corner of Anderson Avenue and Benton Boulevard. NOTE: right corner has been digitally restored
Group portrait at Natalia Community Church
A photograph taken at a community church in Natalia, Texas.
50th anniversary of the University Presbyterian Church
Photograph of the 50th anniversary of the University Presbyterian Church. Photograph taken at the Parlor, now known as the Edleen Beg Parlor in Austin, Texas.
Presentation of old photos in Austin, Texas
Subjects include: left to right Stuart Purcell, unidentified, unidentified, Malcolm Purcell, Mayor Tom Miller of Austin
Samuel Monroe Neel
A photograph of Samuel Monroe Neel. He was a confederate soldier, minister in the Presbyterian Church, lawyer, and son of a Presbyterian elder.
Youth at Camp Cho-Yeh
A photograph of youth at Camp Cho-Yeh. Subjects include: front left to right Margaret Purcell, Martha Parse, Jane Ella Brooks, Jane Duraps middle left to right Hugh Norman Brown, Bill Schlaudt, Homer Reynolds back left to right Suzanne Oelfke, Sonny…
Austin College Clubhouse at Presbyterian Westminster Encampment in Kerrville, Texas
A photograph of Austin College Clubhouse at Presbyterian Westminster Encampment in Kerrville, Texas. One of the men pictured is Rev. William H. Foster, Sr.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church groundbreaking in Houston, Texas
A photograph of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church groundbreaking in Houston, Texas. Subjects include: left to right Malcolm Lee Purcell and Lowry Owen. Not all subjects identified.
Laymen’s Missionary Movement (PCUS) Convention at the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, Texas
Group photograph of the Laymen’s Missionary Movement (PCUS) Convention at the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, Texas. The group is posed with a bicycle in front, a banner reading “Circulation,” and a sign on the door behind the group reads…
Collection Tree
- Presbyterian History Collections
- Presbyterian Photographs Collection