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Primitive Baptist Association records

 Collection
Identifier: LH-0043

Scope and Contents note

This collection contains the minutes for eight Primitive Baptist Associations that are composed of churches in western Georgia and eastern Alabama. The minutes span the years 1923 to 2001, with the majority coming from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

Dates

  • 1923-2001

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open to all users; no restrictions

Biographical/Historical note

Primitive Baptist churches emerged in Georgia in the nineteenth century after a disagreement among Baptists regarding the importance of missionary work. Primitive Baptists believed missions were not of great importance and instead focused on the Calvinist doctrine of predestination and a literal interpretation of the Bible. They would later be divided on other key issues such as the manner of addressing the unconverted in sermons and limited versus absolute predestination. Moreover, many Primitive Baptist churches and associations were created by African-Americans following the Civil War. Today, most Primitive Baptist associations and churches maintain their belief in predestination and Calvinist theology.

Extent

0.42 Linear feet (1 box)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

This collection contains the published minutes from several annual Primitive Baptist Associations in the West Georgia region, dating from 1923 to 2001.

Arrangement note

Arranged alphabetically by file title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

This collection is an amalgamation of gifts. The bulk of these minutes were generously gifted by the Rome Area History Center in June 2022. A small selection of these items were already gifted to Ingram Library's Special Collections.

Processing Information note

Processed by Sarah Warren in April 2009 and Candice Larson in 2014.

Processing Information

Processed by William Drumm, June 2022.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Primitive Baptist Association records LH-0043
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Sarah Warren and Candice Larson. Additions made by William Drumm June 2022
Date
2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of West Georgia Special Collections Repository

http://www.westga.edu/special
Contact:
Special Collections, Ingram Library
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton GA 30118-2000 United States