Scope and Contents The Harry Hale, Jr. papers primarily consist of research material Hale collected while writing the book, Standing in the Gap: The Life and Ministry of Rev. Lea Joyner (Lima, OH: Fairway Press, 1987). Joyner was one of the few ordained woman in the Louisiana Conference of the Methodist Church (South Central Jurisdiction) during the mid-twentieth century. The collection contains newspaper clippings, written reminiscences, and research notes. Also included are audiocassettes of Joyner’s sermons...

Scope and Contents This collection documents the activities of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church (Monroe, La.). The collection includes membership records, administrative records, and committee records.The membership records include notecards arranged in different groups - members removed, members, addresses, and baptisms. Administrative records include quarterly conference records, charge conference records, and audit records. Committee records include...