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'''William Reuben Pettiford''' (born [[January 20]], [[1847]]; died [[1914]]) was pastor of [[16th Street Baptist Church]] from [[1883]] to [[1893]]. He helped found the [[Alabama Penny Savings Bank]] in October [[1890]], and became its president in [[1899]]. He | '''William Reuben Pettiford''' (born [[January 20]], [[1847]]; died [[1914]]) was pastor of [[16th Street Baptist Church]] from [[1883]] to [[1893]]. He helped found the [[Alabama Penny Savings Bank]] in October [[1890]], and became its president in [[1899]]. He worked with [[Charles Boothe]] to found the [[Birmingham-Easonian Baptist Bible College|Birmingham Baptist College]] in [[1904]]. | ||
Pettiford enjoyed the respect of many white leaders in Birmingham, even being recommended for appointment to Federal office by his peers. Nevertheless, the sphere for accommodationist success in "building up" the Black race was defined solely by whites. | Pettiford enjoyed the respect of many white leaders in Birmingham, even being recommended for appointment to Federal office by his peers. Nevertheless, the sphere for accommodationist success in "building up" the Black race was defined solely by whites. | ||
Revision as of 16:57, 12 September 2010
William Reuben Pettiford (born January 20, 1847; died 1914) was pastor of 16th Street Baptist Church from 1883 to 1893. He helped found the Alabama Penny Savings Bank in October 1890, and became its president in 1899. He worked with Charles Boothe to found the Birmingham Baptist College in 1904.
Pettiford enjoyed the respect of many white leaders in Birmingham, even being recommended for appointment to Federal office by his peers. Nevertheless, the sphere for accommodationist success in "building up" the Black race was defined solely by whites.
Pettiford was a friend of educator A. H. Parker and employed him as a secretary. He died in 1914 and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery.
References
- Harlan, Louis R., Raymond W. Smock, and Barbara S. Kraft, eds. The Booker T. Washington Papers. Vol. 5: 1899-1900. Campagne, IL: University of Illinois Press. p. 388.