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This is a black and white photo of Deacon Johnny Allen. Deacon Allen is a deacon at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Andrews, NC. He is wearing a suit and tie.

This is a black and white photo of Deacon Purel Miller. Deacon Miller is a deacon at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Andrews. He is wearing a light colored jacket, a shirt and tie, and a smile.

This is a black and white photo of a deed of trust from Purel Miller's collection. This deed of trust is dated October 26, 1923. It is written for the amount of $50. They promise to pay Howard Smith and Julia Hyett.

Born in Canton on June 22, 1919, Edward Lewis Thompson was a dedicated member of his community, as his motto in life was to “never stop learning.” He served his community for 57 years as a deacon in the Pleasant Grove Baptist church. This was a man…

Ella Mae Bridges Rogers used her love for the Lord to impact her community. She was an usher and a major organizer for getting her church, Mount Zion AME Zion Church in Cullowhee, North Carolina, involved in Mountain Heritage Day at Western Carolina…

This a black and white photo of Scott's Creek Baptist Church before it caught on fire. It looks like a closeup photo of the church with a child sitting out front on the ground. The church looks like it was made of stone and there are three windows.

This is a black and white photo of a photo taken when the Scott's Creek Liberty Baptist Church went up in flames. The text underneath the photo talk about how the fire started, when and the plans for the future.

This is a black and white photo of the Former Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Building. The ground looks disturbed, the front door is open. There are 5 windows on the side and one on either side of the door.

This is a black and white photo of Former Secretary Virginia Jones Burgess. She was the secretary of the Mt. Zion Church of Andrews. She is wearing a light colored top and a hat looking straight ahead.

This is a black and white photo of the Fort Hembree Baptist Church of Hayesville, NC. This photo is taken at an angle from the front of the church. There is an awning over the church and a ramp/stairs leading up to the door.