Henry Conrad Blanford papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0171

Scope and Contents note

This collection contains materials relating to Blanford's work as a Lay Reader of the Episcopal Church. One item is a bound prayerbook containing typescript copies of prayers of dedication and healing, his “Prayer List,” which lists recipients of prayers and their afflictions, and a list of prayer meetings from 19 November 1920 to 8 February 1922. The collection also contains two fliers for the Healing Ministry, two admission tickets for the “Christian Healing Mission” conducted by Blanford at St. Michael’s Church, Anniston, and a certification by Episcopalian Bishop of Alabama Charles Minnigerode Beckwith (b. 1854) licensing Blanford as Lay Reader at St. Michael’s “with privilege of speaking,” dated 15 October 1920.

Dates

1920-1922

Creator

Blanford, Henry Conrad (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Biographical/Historical note

After evidently becoming involved in Episcopalian Church activities as a Lay Reader in Anniston, Alabama, Blanford operated the “Healing Ministry” at 2515 Ensley Avenue, Ensley, during the early 1920s.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet (5 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Bound prayer book and related materials dealing with this Lay Reader of the Episcopal Church's healing missions in Anniston and Ensley, Alabama.

Provenance

Purchased from Cather & Brown Books, 1989

General

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