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- Title
- Women in Theology and Ministry Oral History Program oral history interview with Melva Costen.
- Description
- Text transcribed from front of DVD: WTM Oral History Project - Melva Costen - October 1, 2008. Interview conducted at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
- Creator Name(s)
- Moore, Mary Elizabeth, 1945- (interviewer), Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023. (interviewee)
- Date Created
- 2008, October 1, 2008, October 1, 2008
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American leadership., African American Christian educators., Music--Religious aspects., Civil rights movements--United States.
- Geographic subjects
- North and Central America--United States, United States.
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 1, Folder 14; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
- Related Item
- James and Melva Costen Papers, 1934-2019.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-538
- Identifier (local)
- Melva_interview_2008
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300798
- Title
- "Music and Worship in the African American Christian Tradition," Melva Costen, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, tape 2, about 1993.
- Description
- Seminar by Melva Costen, likely around the publication of Costen's book, African American Christian Worship, 1993.
- Creator Name(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023. (speaker)
- Date Created
- about 1993, about 1993, 1993
- Name Subject(s)
- Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Columbus, Ohio), Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American public worship., Church music--African American churches.
- Geographic subjects
- North and Central America--United States--Ohio--Columbus--Franklin
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 2, Folder 5; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
- Related Item
- James and Melva Costen Papers, 1934-2019.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-538
- Identifier (local)
- Melva_tape_2
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:345435
- Title
- "Music and Worship in the African American Christian Tradition," Melva Costen, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, tape 4, about 1993.
- Description
- Seminar by Melva Costen, likely around the publication of Costen's book, African American Christian Worship, 1993.
- Creator Name(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023. (speaker)
- Date Created
- about 1993, about 1993, 1993
- Name Subject(s)
- Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Columbus, Ohio), Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American public worship., Church music--African American churches.
- Geographic subjects
- North and Central America--United States--Ohio--Columbus--Franklin
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 2, Folder 6; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
- Related Item
- James and Melva Costen Papers, 1934-2019.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-538
- Identifier (local)
- Melva_tape_4
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:345455
- Title
- "Music and Worship in the African American Christian Tradition," Melva Costen, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, tape 3, about 1993.
- Description
- Seminar by Melva Costen, likely around the publication of Costen's book, African American Christian Worship, 1993.
- Creator Name(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023. (speaker)
- Date Created
- about 1993, about 1993, 1993
- Name Subject(s)
- Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Columbus, Ohio), Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American public worship., Church music--African American churches.
- Geographic subjects
- North and Central America--United States--Ohio--Columbus--Franklin
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 2, Folder 5; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
- Related Item
- James and Melva Costen Papers, 1934-2019.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-538
- Identifier (local)
- Melva_tape_3
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:345454
- Title
- "Music and Worship in the African American Christian Tradition," Melva Costen, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, tape 1, about 1993.
- Description
- Seminar by Melva Costen, likely around the publication of Costen's book, African American Christian Worship, 1993.
- Creator Name(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023. (speaker)
- Date Created
- about 1993, about 1993, 1993
- Name Subject(s)
- Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Columbus, Ohio), Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American public worship., Church music--African American churches.
- Geographic subjects
- North and Central America--United States--Ohio--Columbus--Franklin
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 2, Folder 5; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
- Related Item
- James and Melva Costen Papers, 1934-2019.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-538
- Identifier (local)
- Melva_tape_1
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:345434
- Title
- Letter from Pam Byers to Melva Costen, April 20, 2003.
- Description
- Condolence letter regarding the death of James (Jim) Costen.
- Creator Name(s)
- Byers, Pam, 1947-2014. (author), Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023. (addressee)
- Date Created
- 2003, April 20, 2003, April 20, 2003
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., Byers, Pam, 1947-2014.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American Christian educators.
- Geographic subjects
- North and Central America--United States
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 1, Folder 26; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
- Related Item
- James and Melva Costen Papers, 1934-2019.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-538
- Identifier (local)
- rg538_b1_f26_letter_melva_costen_from_pam_byers_2003
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300352
- Title
- Twenty-first Annual Black History Program at Ascension Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- Description
- Ascension Presbyterian Church Senior Choir presents Dr. Melva Wilson Costen and local performers. Theme: "Historical Sketch of Black Music Past & Present."
- Creator Name(s)
- Ascension Presbyterian Church (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) (creator)
- Date Created
- 1985, February 10, 1985, February 10, 1985
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023., Ascension Presbyterian Church (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African Americans--Music., African American Presbyterians., African American Christian educators.
- Geographic subjects
- Fort Lauderdale (Fla.), North and Central America--United States--Broward--Florida--Fort Lauderdale
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 1, Folder 7; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
- Related Item
- James and Melva Costen Papers, 1934-2019.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-538
- Identifier (local)
- rg538_b1_f7_annual_black_history_program_1985
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300372
- Title
- Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary 138th Founders' Day and Retirement Tribute for Dr. Melva Wilson Costen.
- Description
- Includes program and copies of congratulatory letters.
- Creator Name(s)
- Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary. (creator)
- Date Created
- 2005, April 18, 2005, April 18, 2005
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023., First Presbyterian Church (Atlanta, Ga.), Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American Christian educators., African American church musicians.
- Geographic subjects
- Atlanta (Ga.), North and Central America--United States--Fulton--Georgia--Atlanta
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 1, Folder 7; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
- Related Item
- James and Melva Costen Papers, 1934-2019.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-538
- Identifier (local)
- rg538_b1_f7_founders_day_tribute_dr_melva_costen_2005
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300325
- Title
- Service of Inauguration for Dr. Melva Wilson Costen into the Nielsen Chair for Worship and Music.
- Creator Name(s)
- Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.) (creator)
- Date Created
- 1986, October 28, 1986, October 28, 1986
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American Christian educators., African American church musicians.
- Geographic subjects
- Atlanta (Ga.), North and Central America--United States--Fulton--Georgia--Atlanta
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 1, Folder 7; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
- Related Item
- James and Melva Costen Papers, 1934-2019.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-538
- Identifier (local)
- rg538_b1_f7_inauguration_dr_melva_costen_1986
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300354