Trinity Presbyterian Church Indian Day Services Illustrating the Indian Work of the Board of National Missions

Tucson, Arizona: 1926. Folding brochure measuring 8.25 x 6", with six panels of printed text--title page, a program of events (1.5 pp), and 2.5 pages of descriptive text. A program for an "Indian Day Services" held at the Trinity Prebyterian Church in Tucson, Arizona, intended to raise awareness of the work of the Presbyterian Board of National Missions among the Native American and Spanish speaking people of the Southwest. The day's events featured prayers in the Pima Lanugage, musical performances by groups from the nearby Tucson Indian Training School, a "Sermon by the Pima Indian Pastor, Rev. Horace Willams," and more. The text discusses the church's work among local tribes, including the Pima, as well as with Spanish speakers "in the isolated mountain regions of New Mexico out of the stream of the nation's life and progress. Most of those who are not natives are transient, migrant laborers..." Creased and a bit toned. Item #8137

Price: $150.00