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History of Presbyterian General Assemblies--annual and now biennial meetings to review the work of the denomination and resolve controversies within the church. Featured image: Rev. Joan Salmon Campbell at the 202nd General Assembly, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 1990.

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Title:
Lois Stair, Moderator of the 183rd UPCUSA General Assembly.
Description:
Lois Stair addressing the General Assembly after her election as moderator.
Creator:
Griffing, Fred. (photographer), United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Division of Mass Media. (publisher)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.), United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly. Moderator (1971-1972 : Stair), Stair, Lois, 1923-1981.
Topics:
Presbyterian women--United States., Presbyterian Church--Congresses.
Geographic subjects:
Rochester (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:175778
Title:
Lois Stair, Moderator of the 183rd UPCUSA General Assembly.
Description:
From Concern, vol. 13, no. 7, Sept. 1971, p. 8.
Creator:
United Presbyterian Women. (publisher)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.), United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly. Moderator (1971-1972 : Stair), Stair, Lois, 1923-1981.
Topics:
Presbyterian women--United States., Presbyterian Church--Congresses.
Geographic subjects:
Rochester (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:175772
Title:
Moderator Lois Stair – A Precedent Is Set.
Description:
Article about Lois Star being the first woman elected Moderator at the 183rd General Assembly in Rochester, New York. From Presbyterian Life, volume 24, July 1, 1971, pages 10-12.
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.), United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly. Moderator (1971-1972 : Stair), Stair, Lois, 1923-1981.
Topics:
Presbyterian women--United States., Presbyterian Church--Congresses.
Geographic subjects:
Rochester (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:175768
Title:
Angela Davis debate, 183rd General Assembly, 1971, side B.
Description:
Debate about Angela Davis at the 183rd General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Recorded in Rochester, N.Y., May 1971. Side B.
Creator:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.)
Subject names:
Davis, Angela Y. (Angela Yvonne), 1944-, United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.)
Topics:
Imprisonment--United States--20th century., African American intellectuals--20th century., Political activists--United States--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Rochester (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:166012
Title:
Angela Davis debate, 183rd General Assembly, 1971, side A.
Description:
Debate about Angela Davis at the 183rd General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Recorded in Rochester, N.Y., May 1971. Side A.
Creator:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.)
Subject names:
Davis, Angela Y. (Angela Yvonne), 1944-, United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.)
Topics:
Political activists--United States--20th century., African American intellectuals.--United States--20th century., Imprisonment--United States--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Rochester (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:166011
Title:
Rev. Kermit Overton at the 183rd General Assembly in Rochester, N.Y., 1971.
Description:
The Rev. Kermit Overton of Black Presbyterians United, urging modification of reunion plans with the Presbyterian Church U.S.
Creator:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.) (creator)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.), Overton, Kermit Everett, 1924-1996., National Black Presbyterians United.
Topics:
Christian union--Presbyterian Church--20th century., Presbyterian Church--Clergy--United States--20th century., African American Presbyterians.
Geographic subjects:
Rochester (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:160304
Title:
The 183rd General Assembly in Rochester, N.Y., 1971.
Description:
Overall view of business session, War Memorial Auditorium.
Creator:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.) (creator)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.)
Geographic subjects:
Rochester (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:160302
Title:
National Committee on the Self Development of People exhibit at the 183rd General Assembly in Rochester, N.Y., 1971.
Description:
Exhibit of the National Committee on the Self Development of People (partial view).
Creator:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.) (creator)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.)
Topics:
Humanitarianism--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Rochester (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:160300
Title:
Dr. Lloyd Cooke at the 183rd General Assembly in Rochester, N.Y., 1971.
Description:
Dr. Lloyd Cooke, Chairman, National Committee on the Self Development of People.
Creator:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.) (creator)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.), Cooke, Lloyd M. (Lloyd Miller), 1916-2001.
Topics:
Humanitarianism--Religious Aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Rochester (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:160299
Title:
Highlights of the 183rd General Assembly, Rochester, N.Y., May 17-26, 1971.
Description:
Lois Stair moderatorial acceptance speech -- National Council of Churches, Cynthia C. Wedel -- Consultation on Church Union, James McCord -- Reunion, K. Hobbs.
Creator:
Stair, Lois, 1923-1981. (speaker), Wedel, Cynthia. (speaker), McCord, James I. (James Iley), 1919-1990. (speaker)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Congresses.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:116483
Title:
Highlights of the 183rd General Assembly, Rochester, N.Y., May 17-26, 1971, side 2.
Description:
Black Presbyterians amendment on reunion -- French Reformed Church message -- Task force on women.
Creator:
Thompson, William Phelps. (speaker), Wagner, Michel. (speaker), Stair, Lois, 1923-1981. (speaker)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Congresses.
Geographic subjects:
Rochester (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:116477
Title:
Highlights of the 183rd General Assembly, Rochester, N.Y., May 17-26, 1971, side 1.
Description:
Lois Stair moderatorial acceptance speech -- National Council of Churches, Cynthia C. Wedel -- Consultation on Church Union, James McCord -- Reunion, K. Hobbs.
Creator:
Stair, Lois, 1923-1981. (speaker), Wedel, Cynthia. (speaker), McCord, James I. (James Iley), 1919-1990. (speaker)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Congresses.
Geographic subjects:
Rochester (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:116473
Title:
1971 General Assembly.
Description:
Contains footage of speakers, including moderator Lois Stair, and general scenes of plenary.
Subject names:
Stair, Lois, 1923-1981., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (183rd : 1971 : Rochester, N.Y.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Congresses.
Geographic subjects:
Rochester (N.Y.)--Congresses.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:91021

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