William J. Faulkner African American Minister Folklorist Rare Collection Letters For Sale

Vintage Original William J. Faulkner African American FolkloristRare Collection of Testimonial Letters – 74 Letters in Total

This is a binder of letters addressed to William J. Faulkner (1891-1987) fromhis influential friends upon his retirement as minister of the CongregationalChurch of Park Manor in Chicago. Thefront cover reads, “From Your Friends to Dr. and Mrs. William J. Faulkner,Chicago, Illinois.”

The following individuals have testimonial letters included inthis 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 (ChicagoTheological Seminary)

11. Joseph C. Purdue (FirstCongregational Church of Wilmette, IL)

12. Charles C. Hoskinson(First Congregational Church, Glen Ellyn)

13. Aurelius D. Pinckney (PlymouthCongregational Church, Louisville)

14. Pastor and Mrs. SamuelL. Gandy (Kenwood-Ellis Community Church)

15. Helen Ackerley

16. Peter Jansen (FirstCongregational Church, Sebastopol, CA)

17. George W. Gore Jr.(Florida A&M President)

18. Rev. and Mrs. T.W.Greene Jr. (Nebraska)

19. Henry McDowell (Churchof the Open Door)

20. Alfred Swan (FirstCongregational 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 (FaithUnited Church of Christ)

27. Matthew Walker, M.D.(MeHarry Medical College)

28. James W. Mack (SouthCongregational Church)

29. Louis J. Beasley (FortDevens, MA)

30. Clarence F. McCall Jr.(Congregatonal and Christian Conference)

31. Margaret Simms (FiskUniversity)

32. Rev. T.S. Sampson(First Church of Lombard)

33. Charlotte and PaulReynolds (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 (UnitedCongregational Church)

43. Margaret C. McCulloch(handwritten)

44. Rev. Thomas H. Ellis(Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church)

45. Draft from LincolnMemorial Congregational Church

46. Appears to read Ruby P.Shade

47. Aaron and Evelyn Payne

48. Everett S. Cope(Neighborhood Service Project)

49. Nicholas Hood (PlymouthCongregational Church)

50. Gwen W. Bilotacl(spelling unconfirmed)

51. Mae C. Hawes

52. James R. Smucker(Congregational and Christian Conference)

53. Rachel and CharlesMilton (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 ofthe Annunciation

59. William I. Caughran(Chicago Congregational Christian Association)

60. Edward A. Hawley(Warren Avenue Congregational Church)

61. Gloria and ProctorMassie (spelling unconfirmed)

62. Horace D. Goode II

63. Horace D. Goode

64. Kenneth B. Smith(Trinity United Church)

65. A.W. Dent (DillardUniversity 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. AndersonSr. (Elks Grand Lodge)

72. Lawrence N. Jones (FiskUniversity)

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” x11”. The binder is in vintage conditionwith 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 bysleeves. The letters may have additionaldiscoloration, marks, creasing, folds and tearing from age, handling andstorage. There is discoloration andmarks to the sleeves.

This collection of history needs to be safeguarded.

Please see photos for more information on condition and ask anyquestions you may have.

This would be a nice addition to any collection.