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July 28, 1960
The Saint Paul Sun
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Seventeen-year-old Nathan Mitchell from St. Paul became the first Black youth counselor at the St. Paul Bible Camp near Remer, Minnesota, leading boys aged 12-14. The camp is run by the Augustana Lutheran Synod.
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"FIRST"
Seventeen-year-old Nathan Mitchell, 4528 Third Ave. So., chalked up another Minnesota "first" last week when he served as counsellor at St. Paul Bible Camp near Remer, Minn.
Nathan was in charge of boys ages 12 to 14.
The camp is operated by the Augustana Lutheran Synod in Minnesota and serves all boys and girls in the state coming under the church jurisdiction.
Nathan was the first Negro in the state ever to be appointed as camp counsellor.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell, Nathan and the entire family are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church where the Rev. Carl C. Sunwall is the pastor.
"FIRST"
Seventeen-year-old Nathan Mitchell, 4528 Third Ave. So., chalked up another Minnesota "first" last week when he served as counsellor at St. Paul Bible Camp near Remer, Minn.
Nathan was in charge of boys ages 12 to 14.
The camp is operated by the Augustana Lutheran Synod in Minnesota and serves all boys and girls in the state coming under the church jurisdiction.
Nathan was the first Negro in the state ever to be appointed as camp counsellor.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell, Nathan and the entire family are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church where the Rev. Carl C. Sunwall is the pastor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
First Negro Counselor
Bible Camp
Minnesota First
Lutheran Synod
Youth Leadership
What entities or persons were involved?
Nathan Mitchell
John Mitchell
Mrs. John Mitchell
Carl C. Sunwall
Where did it happen?
St. Paul Bible Camp Near Remer, Minn.
Story Details
Key Persons
Nathan Mitchell
John Mitchell
Mrs. John Mitchell
Carl C. Sunwall
Location
St. Paul Bible Camp Near Remer, Minn.
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Nathan Mitchell, 17, served as the first Negro counselor at St. Paul Bible Camp, in charge of boys 12-14; family members of St. Paul Lutheran Church.