History of St. Philip’S Episcopal Church

History of St. Philip’S Episcopal Church
Author: Milbrew Davis
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1481719459

Dr. Milbrew Davis wrote the first history of St. Philips Church, San Antonio, Texas, 1895-1985. He researched extensively St. Philips Church documents and documents in the archives of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. He knew personally a number of the first members and clergy of the church and had the opportunity to interview them. Dr. Davis affinity to this church is derived from his membership in St. Philips Church for over 50 years; having served in several capacities as a lay minister and officer, and later as the rector for 20 years. Dr. Davis has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, Master of Social Work degree, Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees. He organized and directed a Social Service Department that encompassed five hospitals; organized and directed a Foster Grandparent Program in San Antonio, Texas, a War on Poverty Program and the first of its kind in the United States. Dr. Davis resides in San Antonio, Texas. He is married to Shirley Davis and they are parents of a son, two daughters and two granddaughters.

St. Philip's College

St. Philip's College
Author: Marie Pannell Thurston
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2013-01-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1603449752

In 1898, St. Philip’s Normal and Industrial School opened its doors in San Antonio, offering sewing classes for black girls. It was the inaugural effort in a program, founded by the West Texas diocese of the Episcopal Church, to educate and train former slaves and other African Americans in that city. Originally tied to St. Philip’s Church, about three miles east of the downtown center, the school grew to offer high school and then junior college courses and eventually affiliated with the San Antonio Independent School District and San Antonio College. One of the few remaining historically black junior colleges in the country, St. Philip’s, whose student body is no longer predominantly black, has also been designated a Hispanic-serving institution, one of few schools to bear both designations. Known by many as “the school that love built,” St. Philip’s College claimed in its 1932 catalog, “There is perhaps as much romance surrounding the development of St. Philip’s Junior College as there is of the ‘Alamo City’ in which it is located.” That love story, also containing dominant strains of sacrifice, scarcity, creativity, determination, and pride, finds its full expression in this history by Marie Pannell Thurston. Based on archival research and extensive interviews with current and former alumni, faculty, and friends, St. Philip’s College presents the heartwarming and inspiring record of a school, the community that nurtures it, and the collective pride in what the institution and its graduates have accomplished.

African Americans and Race Relations in San Antonio, Texas, 1867-1937

African Americans and Race Relations in San Antonio, Texas, 1867-1937
Author: Kenneth Mason
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 350
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780815330769

This is a study of how paternal race relations in San Antonio contributed to the rise of accommodation-minded African American leaders whose successful manipulation of the political and ethnic divisions provided goods, services and sustained voting rights during a period when African Americans throughout the South had lost such privileges. The unique demography of Mexican-, German-, Anglo- and African Americans; a service based economy of hotels, restaurants and saloons; and campaigns by white civic leaders to make San Antonio the premier commercial and vacation center of the Southwest nurtured a political machine that intended "to keep blacks in their place". This resulted in an assortment of Jim Crow laws; restrictive employment opportunities; and segregated schools, parks, and municipal services; albeit without mob lynching and racial violence.This paternal brand of racism resulted in the rise of one of the most powerful black political bosses of his time, Charles Bellinger. Challenges fromconservative white reformers and disgruntled black civil rights advocates failed to dislodge the hold Bellinger's machine had on the black community and the city, until the Great Depression. By examining employment, education, politics, and socio-cultural activities that contributed to the city's unique race relations; the study takes a hard look at whether "separate but equal" ever become a reality in San Antonio.

America, History and Life

America, History and Life
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 620
Release: 1997
Genre: Canada
ISBN:

Article abstracts and citations of reviews and dissertations covering the United States and Canada.

A Great Cloud of Witnesses

A Great Cloud of Witnesses
Author: Church Publishing
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 800
Release: 2016-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0898699630

A new and expanded volume of optional commemorations of significant figures in the history of the Episcopal Church. This volume replaces the popular Holy Women, Holy Men. By action of the 2015 General Convention, Great Cloud of Witnesses is being made available for devotional or catechetical use and for use in public worship throughout the Church. It reflects the lively experience of holiness, especially on the level of the local community. It is accordingly a useful tool for learning about the history of the church and identifying those who have inspired and challenged us from the time of the New Testament to the present. Each entry includes a biographical narrative of the person or people, highlighting the significance of their lives and witness. A devotional collect is provided in both Rite I and Rite II language and a set of indexing “tags” suggests how the entry fits into the broader scope of Christian history and delineates the Christian gifts and virtues that may have inspired the person’s ministries. This edition is printed on a special synthetic paper coated with a unique clay coating which combines the advantages of paper with the durability of plastic. This paper looks and feels like paper but stands up to water, weather, grease, chemicals and resists tearing in both directions.

Hoosiers and the American Story

Hoosiers and the American Story
Author: Madison, James H.
Publisher: Indiana Historical Society
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2014-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0871953633

A supplemental textbook for middle and high school students, Hoosiers and the American Story provides intimate views of individuals and places in Indiana set within themes from American history. During the frontier days when Americans battled with and exiled native peoples from the East, Indiana was on the leading edge of America’s westward expansion. As waves of immigrants swept across the Appalachians and eastern waterways, Indiana became established as both a crossroads and as a vital part of Middle America. Indiana’s stories illuminate the history of American agriculture, wars, industrialization, ethnic conflicts, technological improvements, political battles, transportation networks, economic shifts, social welfare initiatives, and more. In so doing, they elucidate large national issues so that students can relate personally to the ideas and events that comprise American history. At the same time, the stories shed light on what it means to be a Hoosier, today and in the past.

Celebraciones Dominicales en Ausencia de Presbítero

Celebraciones Dominicales en Ausencia de Presbítero
Author: Catholic Church
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2006-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781574557114

As the number of available priests has declined, the Sunday Mass is becoming less and less available in some parishes and dioceses. Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest addresses this growing reality by providing the appropriate ritual to be used in the celebrating community. This revised ritual edition of Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest is fully bilingual, with Spanish and English printed side by side. It includes Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and two appendices, Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest and Gathered in Steadfast Faith. This beautifully bound ritual book includes three ribbons and is printed in two colors. It will be a welcome addition to the sacristy or library of every parish, school, convent, and religious house.

Private Black Colleges in Texas, 1865-1954

Private Black Colleges in Texas, 1865-1954
Author: Michael R. Heintze
Publisher:
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1985
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Comparing the private black colleges of Texas with its public institutions and with other black colleges across the nation, Michael R. Heintze convincingly supports the revisionist view of these schools as valuable social institutions instead of the corrupt and inadequate imitations critics have called them. In his comparisons, Heintze discusses historical backgrounds, curricula, and finances. He concludes that despite poor financing, limited facilities, and shortages of teachers and equipment, the independent black colleges in Texas made vital, unique, and lasting contributions.