Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) - Frequently Called Ministers

This collection documents the social and political activism and work of Chester L. Wickwire (b. 1913 – d. 2008). The papers focus on Wickwire’s position with the Levering Hall YMCA, his position as University Chaplain of Johns Hopkins University, and his advocacy for civil rights and social welfare in the Baltimore area community. The collection documents Wickwire’s positions in and work with a number of noteworthy organizations including the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA), Baltimore Neighborhoods, Inc., Coalition of Peninsula Organizations (COPO), among others. The collection also includes materials documenting the student activities and events, speakers, cultural events, and community outreach and volunteer programs Wickwire created at Levering Hall YMCA at Johns Hopkins University. Also present are sermons, poetry, and other writings authored by Wickwire in addition to teaching and lecture materials.

The collection is mainly textual and includes correspondence, brochures, clippings, articles, reports, etc. Also present are photographs and audiovisual materials.