Tuskegee Chapel: A Spiritual and Community Landmark
Title
Tuskegee Chapel: A Spiritual and Community Landmark
Date Modified
2025-09-12
Description
The chapel has been at the heart of Tuskegee University since 1898, serving as both the spiritual center of campus life and a gathering place for the surrounding community. Over the years, it has hosted students in worship and welcomed religious leaders, presidents, activists, and celebrities to its stage. This collection presents photographs, letters, and audio recordings that demonstrate the chapel's central role in university life.
Curated By
Marvin Byrd
Contributing Institution
Tuskegee University
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Andrew L. Johnson emphasized the importance of positive thinking and overcoming challenges such as anger, jealousy, and fear, which can hinder personal growth and fulfillment.
A letter from Miss Dora McDonald to Chaplain Johnson expressing regret that Congressman Young and his family will not be able to come to Tuskegee due to serious government matters.
A letter from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Chaplain Wynn thanking him for his support of his article in the Christian Newspaper article in The Christian Century and offering condolences for what happened to burning of the original Chapel Building.
A letter from Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth to Chaplain Daniel Wynn, thanking Chaplain Wynn for the prayers and well wishes after Rev. Shuttlesworth and his wife had received physical injuries from participating in the civil rights movement.
A colored image of the interior of Tuskegee Institute Stained Glass Window taken Terry M. Hill. This stained glass window was created by J & R Lamb of New York which display's eleven Negro spirituals.
