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This scrapbook contains a wide variety of items from the Climbing Jacob's Ladder exhibit that was put on display at the Southeast Campus in 1992. Items include photographs, letters, flyers, calendars, and other ephemera related to the exhibit.

Promotional items for the Smithsonian Exhibit, "Climbing Jacob's Ladder: The Rise of the Black Church in Eastern American Cities" and "Oklahoma: Where East Meets West."

A page from the Climbing Jacob's Ladder Scrapbook containing three timelines: a history of the United States, a history of the black church, and a history of the state of Oklahoma. The timelines span from 1860 to 1991 and were included in the exhibit…

A page from the Climbing Jacob's Ladder Scrapbook containing a description of the exhibit "Climbing Jacob's Ladder." Also included are the exhibit hours, events, and the sponsors for the exhibit.

A page from the Climbing Jacob's Ladder Scrapbook containing a flyer advertising the exhibit and three related events, including an authentic re-enactment of a black church, an all star choir performance, and a talk with Currie Ballard, owner of the…

A page from Climbing Jacob's Ladder Scrapbook containing the first of three pages of important dates for the exhibit. The first page includes the location and hours of the exhibit and a description of the daily events.

A page from Climbing Jacob's Ladder Scrapbook containing the second of three pages of important dates for the exhibit. The second page includes a description of the daily events and additional projects listed.

A page from Climbing Jacob's Ladder Scrapbook containing the third of three pages of important dates for the exhibit. The third page includes a continuation listed additional projects.

A page from Climbing Jacob's Ladder Scrapbook containing two photographs taken at the exhibit. The photograph in the top left corner is a still of Dr. Thad Taylor, his wife Emma Taylor, and Barbara Slagle. The photograph on the bottom is a picture of…

A page from Climbing Jacob's Ladder Scrapbook containing two photographs taken of the Smithsonian exhibit, "Climbing Jacob's Ladder: The Rise of the Black Church in Eastern American Cities, 1740-1877."