Bible, New Testament - Anne McMath

 
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Bible, New Testament - Anne McMath
Bible, New Testament - Anne McMath
Bible, New Testament - Anne McMath
Bible, New Testament - Anne McMath

Bible, New Testament - Anne McMath

Object number2018.001.20
Associated LocationLittle Rock, Arkansas
MediumPaper, Ink, Leather
Dimensions1 × 2 3/4 × 4 1/4 in. (2.5 × 7 × 10.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA New Testament bible that belonged to Anne McMath. The bible was used to receive McMath into the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. on November 30th by Pastor John C. Ball. The pocket-sized bible has been bound in black leather with "New Testament. Psalms" written in gold text on the cover and has red page edges. Written inside the bible is, "Miss Anne Phillips Received into Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. November 30th. Life Text. Psalm 46. John C Ball Pastor."

    Sarah Anne Phillips McMath, Originally from Slate Spring, Mississippi, Sarah Anne Phillips attended the Mississippi State College for Women until health problems prevented her from finishing. In Washington, D.C. during World War II, she met Sidney Sanders McMath and the couple married and when the war was over moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas. When Sid McMath became governor in 1949, the McMaths became the initial First Family to occupy what today is known as the Governor’s Mansion. As First Lady, Anne faced numerous challenges. Not only did she have to manage the duties of being First Lady and preparing the new governor’s house for occupancy, she also had to raise a very young family – their youngest was born the same year Governor McMath took office!
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