St. Francis Baptist Temple Convention Choir Photo from Church Album, 1952
Entry/Object ID
P9999.BHF.608
Description
St. Francis Baptist Temple Convention Choir Photo from Church Album, 1952. Digital image of photo from church album.
Twenty five members of church choir in choir robes with FBT on scarf shown on church platform with pipes of organ behind them.
Caption: The Convention Choir--1952
Organist: Mrs. Lois McFarland Directress: Mrs. M.B. Sparks
This group under the direction of the pastor's wife, Mrs. M.B. Sparks, presented a program of music during the State Convention which convened at St. Francis in 1952. Mrs. Sparks was a talented, dedicated musician and soloist. During her years in working in the music department, the Cherub Choir was organized for children 5 to 9 years of age. Pictured here also is Mrs. Lola McFarland who served as the faithful organist for her church for more than 35 years.
Convention Choir 1952.jpg
Collection
Black Archives
Made/Created
Date made
1952
Place
City
St. Joseph
State/Province
Missouri
Lexicon
Search Terms
St. Francis Baptist Church Choir, Black History, Black Churches, St. Francis Baptist Temple
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Digital Image
Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Digital Image Only
Condition
Overall Condition
Not Rated
Maintenance
Maintenance History
Date
Jun 22, 2013
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Lola McFarland
Person or Organization
Mrs. M. B. Sparks
Provenance
Notes
Digital Images from photos loaned from members of Black Archives for scanning only
