Guide to the Paula C. Watson Papers
Mark C. Shenise, Associate Archivist
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church
(Published for the African American Methodist Heritage Center)
2019-02-05
Overview of Collection
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| Record Creator: |
Watson, Paula C. |
| Title: |
Paula C. Watson Papers |
| Date Span: |
1953-2015 |
| Abstract: |
Ms. Paula C. Watson, layperson in The United Methodist Church, brought her secular professional talents from real estate and insurance areas to her career with two UMC general agencies. Watson is an active member in the Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) caucus and a local church member in The United Methodist Church. The collection consists of two parts with the majority documentation being books on the African American United Methodism experience in its historical context, cultural identity, fights against racism and other relevant issues. The Black Methodist for Church Renewal (BMCR) caucus is directly or by association related to most of the documents found within the collection. |
| Extent: |
1.89 cubic feet |
| Identification: |
aamc.ms.gcah5925 |
Biographical Note
Paula C. Watson (?-?), lay person and United Methodist general agency employee, had careers in both business and church work. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, she attended West Virginia State University located at Institute, West Virginia, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Watson also studied at the College of Insurance in New York City.
Before starting her professional career in the church Watson held positions in real estate, insurance and banking. It should be noted that one of these positions included working for Carver Federal Savings and Loan Association in New York City. Carver is one of the first African American savings and loan associations in the United States. These work experiences provided her the necessary tools for the next phase of her career.
For five years Watson was staff assistant in real estate and insurance for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. Her career in The United Methodist Church connection included positions at both the General Board of Global Missions, National Division (1974-1977) and later at United Methodist Communications (1977-1986).
Watson started working in the GBOGM’s Insurance Office and later transferred to Finance and Field Service Office. At that time she was the only lay woman of color amongst the twenty-seven field representatives to assist local churches, districts, annual conferences in fund raising campaigns. Much of her work required extensive traveling resulting in successful training seminars which resulted in numerous successes throughout the connection.
Eventually Watson left GBOGM to work for United Methodist Communications, Northeastern Jurisdiction, Division of Program and Benevolence Interpretation office. The new position mirrored the work she did with GBOGM. Responsibilities included working with bishops, annual conference council directors, District Superintendents and other church leaders interpreting general church benevolence programs, especially Church World Service, and other apportioned benevolence funds.
Paula C. Watson is an active member in the Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) caucus and a church member in The United Methodist Church.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of two parts with the majority documentation being books on the African American United Methodism experience in its historical context, cultural identity, fights against racism and other relevant issues. The Black Methodist for Church Renewal (BMCR) caucus is directly or by association related to most of the documents found within the collection. The container list includes individual titles listed under either individual or institutional authorship/publisher. The next part contains a few folders directly related to Black Methodist for Church Renewal reports and publications, an unpublished history, biographical documents, local church histories and news releases.
Arrangement
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
The collection is arranged alphabetically by book author and folder title.
Preferred Citation
When citing material from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file folder, Paula C. Watson Papers, African American Methodist Heritage Center - GCAH, Madison, New Jersey. Do not make use of the item's call number as that is not a stable descriptor.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding this collection.
Use Access
Detailed use restrictions relating to our collections can be requested from the office of the archivist at the General Commission on Archives and History. Photocopying is handled by the staff and may be limited in certain instances. Before using any material for publication from this collection a formal request for permission to publish is expected and required.
Related Material
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Index Terms
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Subject Terms
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African American Methodists |
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African American Universities and Colleges |
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Methodism History 19th century |
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Race relations-Religious aspects |
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Geographic Terms
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Maryland |
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United States |
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Subject Names - Person
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Cleaver, Emmanuel |
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Subject Names - Corporate Bodies
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Black Methodists for Church Renewal |
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United Methodist Church (U.S.) |
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Genre Terms
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Books |
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Church bulletins |
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Histories |
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Manuscripts |
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News releases |
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Added Names - Persons
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Caldwell, Gilbert Haven |
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Cole, Johnnetta B. |
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Crockett, Joseph V. |
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Current, Angella |
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Daniels, George M. |
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Dees, Jesse Walter |
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Felder, Cain Hope |
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Gadsden, James S. |
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Graham, John H. |
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Grant, Hector J. |
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Halasa, Malu |
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Jones, Chester R. |
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McClain, William Bobby |
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Nichols, Roy Calvin |
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Patterson, Sheron C. |
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Shockley, Grant Sneed |
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Smith, Warren Thomas |
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Thomas, James S. |
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Thompson, Barbara Ricks |
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Thurman, Howard |
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White, Woodie Walter |
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Call Number
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Folder Title
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Date(s)
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| 2413-4-7:
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Caldwell, Gilbert H. - Can Blacks Be Christians? The Question Many Young Blacks Are Asking |
1973 |
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Caldwell, Gilbert H. - Just The Right Word: Reflections On Popular Quotations |
1996 |
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Caldwell, Gilbert H. - What Mean These Stones? Lessons Of Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, The Million Man March, The Million More Movement |
2005 |
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Cole, Johnnetta B. - Conversations: Straight Talk With America's Sister President |
1993 |
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Crockett, Joseph V. - Teaching Scripture From An African-American Perspective |
1990 |
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7 |
Daniels, George M. - Drums of War: The Continuing Crisis in Rhodesia |
1974 |
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Daniels, George M. - Tokenism To Diversity: Reflections Of African Americans In The United Methodist Church From 1961-1993, First Draft Manuscript, Later Published As Turning Corners. |
Undated |
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9 |
Daniels, George M. - Turning Corners: Reflections Of African Americans In The United Methodist Church From 1961-1993 |
1996 |
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10 |
Daniels, George M. - Turning Corners: Reflections Of African Americans In The United Methodist Church From 1961-1963, Second Draft |
Undated |
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Daniels, George M. - Turning Corners: Reflections Of African Americans In The United Methodist Church From 1961-1963, Final Draft |
Undated |
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3 |
Gadsden, James S., Editor - Experiences, Struggles, And Hopes Of The Black Church |
1975 |
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Graham, J. H. - Black United Methodists: Retrospect and Prospect |
1979 |
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Graham, J. H. - Mississippi Circuit Riders 1865-1965 |
1967 |
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Grant, Hector J. - Banked Fires: A Book Of Poems |
1982 |
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Dees, Jesse Walter - The College Built On Prayer: Mary McLeod Bethune |
1953 |
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Felder, Cain Hope - Troubling Biblical Waters: Race, Class and Family |
1989 |
| 2413-5-1:
8 |
General Board of Global Ministries - Missionaries Of The United Methodist Church Through The Camera's Eye |
1988 |
| 2413-4-7:
6 |
Current, Angella - Breaking Barriers: An African American Family And The Methodist Story |
2001 |
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General Board of Global Ministries - They Went Out Knowing ... An Encyclopedia Of Women In Mission |
1986 |
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General Board of Global Ministries - To A Higher Glory: The Growth And Development Of Black Women Organized For Mission In The Methodist Church 1940-1968 |
Undated |
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Halasa, Malu - Mary McLeod Bethune |
1989 |
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Jones, Chester R. - Dancing With The Bear And Other Facts of Life: The Story of Jocelyn Elders, M.D. |
1995 |
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McClain, William B. - Black People In The Methodist Church: Whiter Thou Goest? (Two Copies) |
1984 |
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Nichols, Roy Calvin - Echos From Atalanta's Black Pentecost |
1990 |
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Nichols, Roy Calvin - Footsteps In The Sea: God's Power At Work In The World |
1980 |
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8 |
Nichols, Roy Calvin - Footsteps In The Sea: God's Power At Work In The World |
1980 |
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9 |
Patterson, Sheron C. - I Want To Be Ready: Meditations Based On Quotes From Famous Black Persons |
1994 |
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Shockley, Grant S. (General Editor) - Heritage And Hope: The African American Presence In United Methodism |
1991 |
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Smith, Warren Thomas - Harry Hosier Circuit Rider |
1981 |
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Thomas, James S. - Racial Dilemma: The Story Of The Central Jurisdiction |
1992 |
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Thompson, Barbara Ricks, Editor - The Central Jurisdiction Recovery Project: Preserving Our Past, Building Our Future |
2006 |
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Thurman, Howard - Deep River And The Negro Spiritual Speaks Of Life And Death |
1990 |
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Thurman, Howard - For The Inward Journey: The Writings Of Howard Thurman |
1990 |
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Thurman, Howard - With Head And Heart: The Autobiography Of Howard Thurman |
1979 |
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White, David L. - African Americans In The United Methodist Church: Recalling The Legacy |
1994 |
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White, Woodie W. - Confessions OF A Prairie Pilgrim |
1988 |
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White, Woodie W. - Conversations Of The Heart |
1991 |
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White, Woodie W., General Editor - Our Time Under God Is Now: Reflections On Black Methodists For Church Renewal, BMCR Twenty-Fifth Anniversary |
1993 |
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Black Methodists For Church Renewal (BMCR) Publications |
1968-1995 |
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Cleaver, Emmanuel |
1993-1995 |
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Centennial Caroline United Methodist Church History |
1983 |
| 2413-5-4:
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Clergy Remembrances |
1987-2015 |
| 2413-5-4:
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History Of Black Staff Forum - Paula C. Watson, Compiler |
1994 |
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Miscellaneous Documents |
1993-1997 |
