American Baptist Historical Society

Scope and Contents The Martha Barr papers comprise presentations and other works written by Barr from 1979 through 1986. The majority of these works were presented to various women's groups while Reverend Barr was serving as executive director of Amerian Baptist Women (1984-1988). In an 1986 article, Ms. Barr recounts why she was "Proud to be an American Baptist." Also included is a collection of writings compiled by Barr, "Oneness in Christ: American Baptists are Ecumenical," which includes chapters by...