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Precious places Linking the legacy: the Grand United Order of Tents, Chester, PA presented by the Sisters of Beulah Tent No. 21 in memory of Elizabeth Wilson and Martha J. Wilson ; director, Twyla Y. Simpkins

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Format:
Video
Contributor:
Simpkins, Twyla Y., film director.
Sisters of Beulah Tent No. 21, presenter.
Series:
Precious Places Community History Project Vol. 11
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Grand United Order of Tents.
African American women--Societies and clubs.
Pennsylvania--Chester.
Genre:
Documentary films
Nonfiction films
Short films
Physical Description:
1 online resource (1 video file (11 min., 43 sec.)) sound, color with black & white sequences
Other Title:
Linking the legacy the Grand United Order of Tents, Chester, PA
Place of Publication:
[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania] [Scribe Video Center] [2022]
Summary:
"The Grand United Order of Tents, also known as the Tent Sisters, was a secret society of Black women founded in 1847. For many decades they met weekly in the area of Chester PA to form strong community bonds, support and uplift each other, and sing church hymnals. Of the many Tent groups that once existed, only one remains today"-- Scribe Video Center
Participant:
Interviewees, Sarah Finley, Marie L. Pierce, Drucilla Richardson, Lisa Dennis
Credits:
Interviewers, NaOme Richardson, Twyla Y. Simpkins ; videographer, Sofia Reh
Notes:
Online resource; title from title frame (viewed September 8, 2025)
OCLC:
1535524102
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license

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