Rachel Henderlite was a teacher, writer, ordained minister, and activist. In 1965, Henderlite was ordained by Hanover Presbytery as the first woman minister of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S. The collection includes photographs, audio and video recordings, a scrapbook, correspondence, lecture and sermon notes, speeches and writings, and publications. View the collection guide to learn more. Featured image: Bishop Frederick D. Jordan congratulates Dr. Rachel Henderlite.
Creator Name(s)
Henderlite, Rachel, 1905-1991. (creator)
Name Subject(s)
Henderlite, Rachel, 1905-1991--Archives.
Topical Subject(s)
Women clergy--United States., Presbyterian Church--Clergy--United States., Ordination of women--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects
United States., United States., North and Central America--United States
Physical Location
RG 504; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
