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Various Baptist churches sponsored a "Baptist hour" at the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday, May 30, 1954, which included the Unity Chorale Chorus (made up of choir members from many different churches). The principal speaker was the Reverend L. B. Moss (in some news stories he is identified as L. W. Moss), and Walter L. Gordon, Jr. was the MC for the event. All information concerning the content and description of the image was provided by Walter Gordon. First annual Baptist Hour Program, depicting the progress of the Baptist Church. Featuring the Unity Choral Chorus, composed of a united group of Baptist churches. Directors: Rev. K. D. Friend, Mrs. Eleanor Survine; Mr. H. P. Markham. Guest speaker Dr. L.B. Moss, Pres. of the Calif. State Baptist Convention, Trustee of Bishop College. Master of Ceremoney att'y Walter L. Gordon, candidate for 62nd Assembly District. Shrine Auditorium, Jefferson and Royal Street, Sun. May 30, 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by churches in the Calif. State Baptist Convention. Donation $1.25 in advance. On sale at West Coast Ticket Agency, 4233 Central Ave., AD 1-3751. West Los Angeles Gospel Music Salon, 1548 W. Jefferson, RE 2-5437.
Media African American clergy--California--Riverside African Americans--Rites and ceremonies African American lawyers--California--Los Angeles Baptists--Customs and practices Moss, L. B. (Leander Bonaparte), Rev., 1899-1986 Gordon, Walter L
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Walter L. Gordon, Jr./William C. Beverly, Jr. Collection
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