Our Library
The Archives at St.Philip's is a digital repository of the history of St.Philip's Protestant Episcopal church. We are a committed group of members, friends, historians and academics dedicated to compiling the various aspects of the second oldest Episcopal church in the United States named St. Philip's located in Harlem.
This digital resource will catalogue various subjects such as the architecture of the high altar, the community activist of the church during particular periods of history, noted parishioners of the arts, politics and influence of the parish among other Episcopal congregations in the country and abroad. By the click of a keyboard button, an inquirer can access many topics and go directly to the source of thee research.
The archives solicits recommendations of anyone who might have knowledge of digital links on various subjects pertaining to St.Philip's people, its religious life, work in various areas such as family life, education, the arts and recreation as well as political resistance of white supremacy and the uplift of its majority African American members.
Staff Members
Lex Barlow, Archivist
Professor William Gibbons, Librarian
Morgan Jerkins, Consultant
Biography Information
Morgan Jerkins, Consultant
Professor William Gibbons, Librarian
Morgan Jerkins, Consultant
Biography Information
Professor William Gibbons, Librarian
Professor William Gibbons, Librarian
Professor William Gibbons, Librarian
William C. Gibbons, associate professor and curator of archives and special collections at the City College of New York, is a winner of this year’s "I Love My Librarian" Award. Recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) for the care he brings to his local and campus communities, Gibbons was selected from more than 1,300 nominati
William C. Gibbons, associate professor and curator of archives and special collections at the City College of New York, is a winner of this year’s "I Love My Librarian" Award. Recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) for the care he brings to his local and campus communities, Gibbons was selected from more than 1,300 nominations from library users across the country. Gibbons is a pillar in his community and seamlessly blends his personal interests with his professional scholarship, with a particular focus on Harlem as well as local sports. From his involvement with Harlem Little League Baseball to advising on the development of a museum exhibit exploring New York’s basketball history, Gibbons weaves sports and scholarship into unique educational opportunities. Additionally, he has worked to forge partnerships between CCNY and organizations across Harlem, including the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the Harlem Documentary Association, to immerse students in the neighborhood’s vibrant cultural identity.