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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.

This newspaper article focuses on the Lowery family and their achievements, including Alice Lowery's bold act of attending a white-only movie theater with her daughter. For Alice Lowery, it was a risk to her safety and an almost unthinkable action.…

First Baptist Church and Tuckaseegee River in Bryson City, North Carolina

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…

Elizabeth Haley was very family oriented. Elizabeth's husband passed away when their daughter, Georgia, was three, leaving her to raise Georgia alone. Haley's father, Walter, helped Elizabeth a great deal in Georgia's upbringing. This is a photograph…

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…