Old Baptist Archives and Research Center
Primitive Baptist Historical Collections
Historical Documents and Manuscripts
- Early Primitive Baptist writings
- Church constitutions and covenants
- Association minutes (19th-20th century)
- Original sermon manuscripts
- Private correspondence of ministers
Personal Libraries of Late Ministers
- Annotated Bibles and study notes
- Ministerial journals and diaries
- Rare theological works
- Family records and genealogical materials
- Reading Room
Hymnals, Song Books and Music
- Primitive Baptist hymnals
- Shape‑note song books
- Early American sacred music collections
- Handwritten hymn manuscripts
Historical Figures and Related Collections
- Elder John Gano - Revolutionary War chaplain
- George Washington - Baptist connections and correspondence
- Abraham Lincoln - Primitive Baptist family ties
- Other notable early American Baptists
Photographs and Visual Archive
- Church buildings (1800s-1900s)
- Old ministers and congregations
- Association gatherings
- Historic baptisms and meetings
