Sibyl Mae Archer papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0429
Scope and Content
The Sibyl Mae Archer Papers are arranged alphabetically and all pertain to her work as an evangelical faith healer. They include clippings, correspondence, flyers of evangelical events, family genealogy, newsletters, photographs, programs, and sermons. Some of the photocopied photos do not have corresponding copy negatives.
Dates
- 1938-1982
- Majority of material found in Placeholder Unit Date Text
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Open. All materials in this collection are available for research under supervised conditions in the Research Room.
Copy Restrictions
Copyrights associated with materials in this collection have not been transferred to New Mexico State University.
Biography / History
Sibyl Mae Archer was an evangelical preacher who worked throughout the United States and Mexico. With her husband J.W., she toured throughout the Midwest and Southwest states, starting in the 1930s.
After her husband’s death, Reverend Archer continued her work through radio programs in St. Joseph, Missouri. Her mission emphasized Spanish-speaking audiences throughout the region, including areas such as California. Reverend Archer’s mission also had operations based in the Mexican state of Veracruz. In her later years, Ms. Archer lived in El Paso, where her White Dove at El Paso (La Paloma Blanca) mission continued to administer faith healing services to local citizens as late as the 1970s.
After her husband’s death, Reverend Archer continued her work through radio programs in St. Joseph, Missouri. Her mission emphasized Spanish-speaking audiences throughout the region, including areas such as California. Reverend Archer’s mission also had operations based in the Mexican state of Veracruz. In her later years, Ms. Archer lived in El Paso, where her White Dove at El Paso (La Paloma Blanca) mission continued to administer faith healing services to local citizens as late as the 1970s.
Extent
0.50 Linear Feet
Abstract
Papers of a United States evangelical preacher who toured primarily through the southern states in the 1930s and focused on Spanish-speaking audiences.
Processing Information
Processed by Portia Vescio with Cecelia Carrasco and Roxanne Klunczyk, September 2002.
- Title
- Guide to the Sibyl Mae Archer papers, 1938-1982
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Portia Vescio with Cecelia Carrasco and Roxanne Klunczyk, Septermber 2002
- Date
- © 2016
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository