Big Bethel A.M.E. Church Concert Choir, 1947
Item
- Source
- Henry J. & Florine D. Furlow Papers
- Creator
- Unknown
- Title
- Big Bethel A.M.E. Church Concert Choir, 1947
- Date
- 1947
- Description
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Photograph of the concert choir of Big Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, Georgia, taken on July 21, 1947. The group is assembled inside the church sanctuary, posed in several rows in front of the large pipe organ. Members of the choir wear coordinated attire—white blouses paired with long dark skirts—reflecting the formal presentation typical of church concert choirs during the mid-twentieth century.
The choir was directed by H. J. Furlow, who served as the ensemble’s musical leader at the time. Big Bethel A.M.E. Church, one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historically significant African American congregations, has long been known for its strong musical tradition and community programming. Concert choirs such as this played a central role in worship services, musical programs, and special events, helping to cultivate sacred music traditions and communal fellowship within the church. - Type
- Still image.
- Subject
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African American church choirs
Church music programs
Gospel and sacred music
African American churches
Atlanta (Ga.)
1940s African American religious life - Format
- 8 × 10 inch black-and-white photographic print.
- Rights
- This image is made available for research and educational use. Reproduction or publication requires permission from the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History.
- Rights Holder
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Fulton County Library System
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