Perkins, John, 1930-
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Collection 367 Papers of John Perkins
Collection
Identifier: CN 367
Scope and Contents
Oral history interview, video tapes, and promotional material, relating to the ministry of John Perkins, author, speaker, and founder and President Emeritus of Voice of Calvary Ministries.Series: Audio TapesOral history interview with John PerkinsInterview with John Perkins in which he describes his childhood in rural Mississippi, his conversion, the formation of VOCM, its program and significant events and individuals in its...
Dates:
Created: 1983-1995
Collection 368 Oral History Interview with Vera Mae Perkins
Collection
Identifier: CN 368
Scope and Contents
Oral history interview with Vera Mae Buckley Perkins in which she discusses her family background, her education, the importance of her Christian faith, marriage to John Perkins, racial conditions in Mississippi and involvement in Civil Rights demonstration, and racial conditions in that state. Other topics discussed include her work as a migrant laborer and participation in Civil Rights protests that resulted in the integration of the school system in Mendenhall, Mississippi. The time...
Dates:
Created: 1987
Collection 370 Oral History Interview with Melvin R. Anderson
Collection
Identifier: CN 370
Scope and Contents
Oral history interview with Melvin R. Anderson in which he discusses his work with Voice of Calvary Ministries in Jackson, MS, particularly as director of Peoples Development Incorporated and its housing ministry to rennovate and make homes available to the economically disadvantaged in Jackson. Other topics discussed include Anderson's family background, education, racial integration of the public school system; boycott of white businesses, the influence of John and Vera Mae Perkins on...
Dates:
Created: 1987
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- Cities and towns -- United States. 2
- Cities and towns. 2
- City missions -- United States. 2
- City missions. 2
- Community development -- Mississippi. 2
- Community development. 2
- Conversion. 2
- Economic and social conditions 2
- Economics 2
- Economics -- Christianity. 2
- Education 2
- Evangelistic work -- Jackson. 2
- Family -- United States. 2
- Family. 2
- Jackson (Miss.) 2
- Race relations. 2
- Reconciliation -- Christianity. 2
- Reconciliation. 2
- Voluntarism. 2
- African Americans -- Missions. 1
- Bible -- Sermons. 1
- Bible. 1
- Christian education -- United States. 1
- Christian education. 1
- Christianity and culture. 1
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