Vintage Original William J. Faulkner African American Folklorist
Rare Collection of Testimonial Letters – 74 Letters in Total
This is a binder of letters addressed to William J. Faulkner (1891-1987) from his influential friends upon his retirement as minister of the Congregational Church of Park Manor in Chicago. The front cover reads, “From Your Friends to Dr. and Mrs. William J. Faulkner, Chicago, Illinois.”
The following individuals have testimonial letters included in this collection:
1. Lewis Wade Jones
2. Homer V. Wilburn, M.D.
3. Charles Filmore Rush
(handwritten)
4. Catherine W. Taylor
5. May and Harold Smith
6. Victor R. Daly
7. Mary Berry Price
(handwritten)
8. Bryant Drake
9. Arthur D. Gray
(Talladega College)
10. Fred Hoskins (Chicago
Theological Seminary)
11. Joseph C. Purdue (First
Congregational Church of Wilmette, IL)
12. Charles C. Hoskinson
(First Congregational Church, Glen Ellyn)
13. Aurelius D. Pinckney (Plymouth
Congregational Church, Louisville)
14. Pastor and Mrs. Samuel
L. Gandy (Kenwood-Ellis Community Church)
15. Helen Ackerley
16. Peter Jansen (First
Congregational Church, Sebastopol, CA)
17. George W. Gore Jr.
(Florida A&M President)
18. Rev. and Mrs. T.W.
Greene Jr. (Nebraska)
19. Henry McDowell (Church
of the Open Door)
20. Alfred Swan (First
Congregational Church, Madison, WI)
21. Benjamin E. Mays
(Morehouse College President)
22. Jerome I. Wright
23. Lyman V. Cady
24. Samuel C. Kincheloe
(Interdenominational Theological Center)
25. Harry V. Richardson
(Interdenominational Theological Center)
26. Paul E. Stiffler (Faith
United Church of Christ)
27. Matthew Walker, M.D.
(MeHarry Medical College)
28. James W. Mack (South
Congregational Church)
29. Louis J. Beasley (Fort
Devens, MA)
30. Clarence F. McCall Jr.
(Congregatonal and Christian Conference)
31. Margaret Simms (Fisk
University)
32. Rev. T.S. Sampson
(First Church of Lombard)
33. Charlotte and Paul
Reynolds (Community Church)
34. Arthur R. Koch
(Community Protestant Church)
35. John Charles Mickle
(Second Congregational Church, Memphis)
36. Elmore Giles Jr.
(Congregational Church of Park Manor)
37. Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur E.
Pannell
38. Elmer A. Burgess
39. Mr. and Mrs. W.D.
Hawkins Jr.
40. Andrew J. Hargrett
41. Harry T. Folger
42. Walter W. Swank (United
Congregational Church)
43. Margaret C. McCulloch
(handwritten)
44. Rev. Thomas H. Ellis
(Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church)
45. Draft from Lincoln
Memorial Congregational Church
46. Appears to read Ruby P.
Shade
47. Aaron and Evelyn Payne
48. Everett S. Cope
(Neighborhood Service Project)
49. Nicholas Hood (Plymouth
Congregational Church)
50. Gwen W. Bilotacl
(spelling unconfirmed)
51. Mae C. Hawes
52. James R. Smucker
(Congregational and Christian Conference)
53. Rachel and Charles
Milton (State of Connecticut)
54. Virgil E. Foster
(International Journal of Religious Education)
55. Carrie Herndon Connally
56. E. Paul Sandidge
57. Victor and Marion Oberhaus
(spelling unk.) (Chicago Theological)
58. Bob Harris (Church of
the Annunciation
59. William I. Caughran
(Chicago Congregational Christian Association)
60. Edward A. Hawley
(Warren Avenue Congregational Church)
61. Gloria and Proctor
Massie (spelling unconfirmed)
62. Horace D. Goode II
63. Horace D. Goode
64. Kenneth B. Smith
(Trinity United Church)
65. A.W. Dent (Dillard
University President)
66. T.M. Brumfield
67. Theodore Richardson
(Metropolitan Community Church)
68. Martin L. Walton
69. J. Archie Hargraves
(United Church Board for Homeland Ministries)
70. Edna Griffin
71. Adolphus W. Anderson
Sr. (Elks Grand Lodge)
72. Lawrence N. Jones (Fisk
University)
73. Elmer and Lillian Mosee
(Family and Children’s Service)
74. William L. Dawson
(House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.)
There are 74 letters in total in this rare collection.
Please note that the binder itself measures approximately 9” x 11”. The binder is in vintage condition with heavier discoloration and wear. There is an old storage-type scent. I don’t know if it can be cleaned or refurbished. The letters inside are protected by sleeves. The letters may have additional discoloration, marks, creasing, folds and tearing from age, handling and storage. There is discoloration and marks to the sleeves.
This collection of history needs to be safeguarded.
Please see photos for more information on condition and ask any questions you may have.
This would be a nice addition to any collection.