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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
- Dr. James Costen Interdenominational Theological Center interview.
- Description
- Interview with Dr. James Costen regarding his retirement from the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia in 1998.
- Creator Name(s)
- Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003. (interviewee)
- Date Created
- 1998, ca. 1998, ca. 1998
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American leadership.
- Geographic subjects
- North and Central America--United States--Georgia--Fulton--Atlanta
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 5, Folder 16; 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)
- Jim_ITC_interview
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300797
- Title
- Letter from Coretta Scott King to Dr. James Costen, October 30, 1990.
- Description
- Letter from Coretta Scott King to Dr. James Costen asking him to serve as Honorary Chairperson of the Fifteenth Annual Interfaith Service for King Week '91.
- Creator Name(s)
- King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006. (author), Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003. (addressee)
- Date Created
- 1990, October 30, 1990, October 30, 1990
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American leadership., Interfaith worship.
- Geographic subjects
- Atlanta (Ga.), North and Central America--United States--Fulton--Georgia--Atlanta
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 5, Folder 13; 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_b5_f13_letter_coretta_scott_king_1990
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300379
- Title
- Letters between Dr. James H. Costen and Coretta Scott King.
- Description
- Letter (November 4, 1983) from Coretta Scott King to Dr. James H. Costen inviting him to the Annual Observance of the Fifty-fifth Birthday Celebration of The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. and asking Costen to serve as co-chair of The Eighth Annual Atlanta Interfaith Service in January 1984. Letter (November 11, 1983) from James H. Costen to The Reverend Leslie Carter accepting the invitation.
- Creator Name(s)
- King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006. (author), Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003. (author)
- Date Created
- 1983
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American leadership., Interfaith worship.
- Geographic subjects
- Atlanta (Ga.), North and Central America--United States--Fulton--Georgia--Atlanta
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 5, Folder 4; 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_b5_f4_letter_coretta_scott_king_1983
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300318
- Title
- Black Perspectives on Union with the Presbyterian Church, U.S.
- Description
- Written by James H. Costen, January 1972.
- Creator Name(s)
- Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003. (author)
- Date Created
- 1972, January 1972, January 1972
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Presbyterian Church of the United States., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., Christian union.
- Geographic subjects
- North and Central America--United States
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 7, Folder 19; 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_b7_f19_black_perspectives_on_pcus_1972
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300366
- 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
- Title
- Rev. Dr. James H. Costen at the 209th General Assembly in Syracuse, New York, June 1997.
- Description
- Text transcribed from caption: 209th General Assembly - Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - Syracuse, N.Y. - June 1997 - Photo by Ron Rice.
- Creator Name(s)
- Rice, Ronald B., 1937- (photographer)
- Date Created
- 1997, June 1997, June 1997
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (209th : 1997 : Syracuse, N.Y.)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American clergy.
- Geographic subjects
- Syracuse (N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--Onondaga--New York--Syracuse
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 6, Folder 18; 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)
- ds7343
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300395
- Title
- Black Presbyterianism
- Description
- Black Presbyterians United (BPU) pamphlet. Includes program for the Newark and Vicinity BPU Chapter's event on September 12, 1982 at Munn Avenue Presbyterian Church (East Orange, N.J.) presenting Moderator Dr. James H. Costen.
- Creator Name(s)
- National Black Presbyterians United. (creator)
- Date Created
- 1982, September 12, 1982, September 12, 1982
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., National Black Presbyterians United., First Presbyterian Church (East Orange, N.J.)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American Christian educators., African American leadership.
- Geographic subjects
- East Orange (N.J.), North and Central America--United States--Essex--New Jersey--East Orange
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 3, Folder 10; 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_b3_f10_black_presbyterians_united_pamphlet_1982
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300360
- Title
- Moderator Rev. Dr. James Costen at Santa Paula Presbyterian Church in Santa Paula, California, February 1983.
- Description
- James Costen (middle) with Rev. Dr. Thomas Bousman (right) and one other person (left).
- Date Created
- 1983, March 1983, March 1983
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly. Moderator (1982-1983 : Costen), First Presbyterian Church (Santa Paula, Calif.), Bousman, Thomas.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American clergy.
- Geographic subjects
- Santa Paula (Calif.), North and Central America--United States--Ventura--California--Santa Paula
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 5, Folder 4; 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)
- ds7339
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300394
- Title
- Moderator Rev. Dr. James Costen at Santa Paula Presbyterian Church in Santa Paula, California, February 1983.
- Description
- James Costen (second from left) with Rev. Dr. Thomas Bousman (third from left) and others.
- Date Created
- 1983, March 1983, March 1983
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly. Moderator (1982-1983 : Costen), First Presbyterian Church (Santa Paula, Calif.), Bousman, Thomas.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American clergy.
- Geographic subjects
- Santa Paula (Calif.), North and Central America--United States--Ventura--California--Santa Paula
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 5, Folder 4; 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)
- ds7338
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300396
- Title
- Moderator Rev. Dr. James Costen at Santa Paula Presbyterian Church in Santa Paula, California, February 1983.
- Description
- James Costen (left) with Rev. Dr. Thomas Bousman (right).
- Date Created
- 1983, March 1983, March 1983
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly. Moderator (1982-1983 : Costen), First Presbyterian Church (Santa Paula, Calif.), Bousman, Thomas.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American clergy.
- Geographic subjects
- Santa Paula (Calif.), North and Central America--United States--Ventura--California--Santa Paula
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 5, Folder 4; 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)
- ds7340
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300398
- Title
- Moderator Rev. Dr. James Costen at Santa Paula Presbyterian Church in Santa Paula, California, February 1983.
- Description
- James Costen at podium.
- Date Created
- 1983, March 1983, March 1983
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly. Moderator (1982-1983 : Costen), First Presbyterian Church (Santa Paula, Calif.)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American clergy.
- Geographic subjects
- Santa Paula (Calif.), North and Central America--United States--Ventura--California--Santa Paula
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 5, Folder 4; 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)
- ds7341
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300399
- Title
- Moderator Rev. Dr. James Costen at Santa Paula Presbyterian Church in Santa Paula, California, February 1983.
- Description
- James Costen at podium.
- Date Created
- 1983, March 1983, March 1983
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly. Moderator (1982-1983 : Costen), First Presbyterian Church (Santa Paula, Calif.)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American clergy.
- Geographic subjects
- Santa Paula (Calif.), North and Central America--United States--Ventura--California--Santa Paula
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 5, Folder 4; 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)
- ds7337
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300391
- Title
- Moderator James Costen at the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Description
- Text transcribed from caption: Foreground - Earl Reeves, Dean of Chapel, Tulsa University talks to students during a reception there in 1982. Background - Moderator Costen talks to students.
- Date Created
- 1982
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly. Moderator (1982-1983 : Costen), University of Tulsa.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American clergy.
- Geographic subjects
- Tulsa (Okla.), North and Central America--United States--Tulsa--Oklahoma--Tulsa
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 3, Folder 10; 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)
- ds7345
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300397
- Title
- Jim Costen for Moderator, 194th General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.
- Description
- Pamphlet advertising James (Jim) Costen's candidacy for moderator of the 194th General Assembly.
- Date Created
- 1982, circa 1982, circa 1982
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly. Moderator (1982-1983 : Costen)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American leadership., African American clergy.
- Geographic subjects
- North and Central America--United States
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 6, Folder 3; 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_b6_f3_costen_for_moderator_pamphlet
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300321
- Title
- Letters of support to Dr. James H. Costen.
- Description
- Letters of support to Dr. James H. Costen regarding his election as president of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Letters from Rev. Casper I. Glenn (November 1, 1983), Lawrence W. Bottoms (October 27, 1983), Thelma C. Adair (October 25, 1983), and Dr. C. S. Hamilton (October 25, 1983).
- Creator Name(s)
- Glenn, Casper I. (Casper Isaiah), 1922- (author), Bottoms, Lawrence. (author), Adair, Thelma, 1920- (author), Hamilton, C. S. (Charles Spencer), 1927-1997. (author)
- Date Created
- 1983
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American leadership., African American Christian educators.
- Geographic subjects
- North and Central America--United States
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 6, Folder 10; 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_b6_f10_costen_ITC_letters_of_support
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300381
- Title
- The Installation of The Reverend James Hutton Costen, Pastor, The Church of the Master, United Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
- Description
- Program for installation service event on February 27, 1966.
- Creator Name(s)
- Church of the Master Presbyterian (Atlanta, Ga.) (creator)
- Date Created
- 1966, February 27, 1966, February 27, 1966
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., Church of the Master Presbyterian (Atlanta, Ga.)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American leadership., African American clergy.
- Geographic subjects
- Atlanta (Ga.), North and Central America--United States--Fulton--Georgia--Atlanta
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 6, Folder 3; 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_b6_f3_costen_installation_1966
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300386
- Title
- Moderator James Costen at the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Description
- Text transcribed from caption: Moderator Costen greets students at the University of Tulsa during a visit there in 1982.
- Date Created
- 1982
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly. Moderator (1982-1983 : Costen), University of Tulsa.
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American clergy.
- Geographic subjects
- Tulsa (Okla.), North and Central America--United States--Tulsa--Oklahoma--Tulsa
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 3, Folder 10; 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)
- ds7344
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300392
- Title
- Converse with Costen.
- Description
- Poster with event schedule and press release advertising Rev. James H. Costen's itineration events in the Synod of Alaska-Northwest from April 8th to April 17th, 1983.
- Date Created
- 1983, April 1983, April 1983
- Name Subject(s)
- Costen, Melva Wilson, 1933-2023--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003--Archives., Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Synod of Alaska-Northwest., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly. Moderator (1982-1983 : Costen)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American leadership.
- Geographic subjects
- North and Central America--United States
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box 4, Folder 3; 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_b4_f3_converse_with_costen
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:300349
- Title
- James Costen Sr. interviewed by James Costen Jr., Interdenominational Theological Center, 1998.
- Creator Name(s)
- Costen, James Hutten, 1931-2003. (interviewee), Costen, James Hutten, 1955-2018. (interviewer)
- Date Created
- 1998, 1998, 1998
- Name Subject(s)
- Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
- Topical Subject(s)
- African American Presbyterians., African American Christian educators., African American clergy.
- Geographic subjects
- North and Central America--United States--Georgia--Atlanta--Fulton
- Physical Location
- RG 538, Box E, Folder 1; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
- Related Item
- James and Melva Costen Papers, 1934-2019.--https://history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-538
- Identifier (local)
- E1JimSrJimJr1998
- (PID) Persistent Identifier
- islandora:348016