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  Evangeline Booth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Evangeline Cory Booth (December 25, 1865 – July 17, 1950) was the 4th General of The Salvation Army (1934-1939).
She was born in South Hackney, London, England, the seventh of eight children born to William Booth and Catherine Mumford, who had earlier in the year founded The Christian Mission, which became The Salvation Army in 1878.
General Evangeline Booth lived in Hartsdale, NY, until her death at the age of 85.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Evangeline_Booth   (221 words)

  
 Evangeline Booth: Orator and Preacher: Memorial University's Archival Treasures
Evangeline Booth was the daughter of William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army.
Evangeline Cory Booth was born in a suburb of London, England, on Dec. 25, 1865.
In 1934 Evangeline Booth became the fourth person to be elected general and world leader of the Salvation Army; the first two were her father and her brother Bramwell Booth.
www.heritage.nf.ca /cns_archives/31riggsoct16_1997.html   (655 words)

  
 Catherine Booth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Booth's had eight children: Bramwell Booth, Ballington Booth, Kate Booth, Emma Booth, Herbert Booth, Marie Booth, Evangeline Booth and Lucy Booth, and were dedicated to giving them a firm Christian knowledge.
When the name was changed in 1878 to The Salvation Army and William Booth became known as the General, Catherine became known as the Mother of the Army.
The Booths had rented a small villa in sight of the sea that she loved, and on 4 October 1890 she passed away in William's arms with her family around her.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Catherine_Booth   (582 words)

  
 Evangeline Booth
Evangeline "Eva" Booth was all of these things but history remembers her as the Worldwide Commander-in-Chief of The Salvation Army.
Evangeline Booth was the seventh of the eight children of Catherine and William Booth.
Evangeline was raised in a family immersed in this new organization's work and was given a leadership position when she was seventeen.
www.historyswomen.com /womenoffaith/EvangelineBooth.html   (470 words)

  
 Evangeline Cory Booth
BOOTH, Evangeline Cory (Dec. 25, 1865 - July 17, 1950), fourth general of the Salvation Army, was born in the South Hackney section of London, England, the fourth of five daughters and next to youngest of the eight children of William and Catherine (Mumford) Booth.
Though Evangeline Booth was unable to prevent her brother's resignation, she helped regain public support and showed considerable initiative in holding the organization together until her sister Emma with her husband could assume command.
She was the last of the Booths to head the Salvation Army, the last commander in the United States to become a personal symbol of the institution.
www.sensato.com /1921/18booth.htm   (1708 words)

  
 July 17: Death of Salvation Army leader Evangeline Cory Booth
The youngest daughter of William and Catherine Booth (founders of the Salvation Army), she was born in 1865, the same year that it was founded.
When the American leaders of the Salvation Army disagreed with General William Booth (splitting to found the Volunteers of America) it was Evangeline who the general sent to solve the organization's woes.
Evangeline's style was to work herself to exhaustion for weeks or months, rest a few days, and then begin the cycle over again.
chi.gospelcom.net /DAILYF/2003/07/daily-07-17-2003.shtml   (482 words)

  
 HighBeam Encyclopedia - Booth, Evangeline Cory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
BOOTH, EVANGELINE CORY [Booth, Evangeline Cory] 1865-1950, general of the Salvation Army, b.
At the age of 17, she began evangelistic preaching.
Booth was general of the international Salvation Army from 1934 to 1939.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/b/booth-e1v.asp   (145 words)

  
 Associates & Savidge
Evangeline Cory Booth was born in a suburb of London, England on December 25, 1865.
She was the second youngest of eight children of William and Catherine Booth, founders of the Salvation Army.
In 1934 Evangeline Booth became the fourth person to be elected General, world leader of the Salvation Army.
www.savidge.com /Jaudes/romance.htm   (136 words)

  
 Do Unto Others Project-Church of the Science of God
Evangeline brought hope, help and salvation to these forgotten poor and became known as the “white angel of the slums.” Hers was a life characterized by loving and giving a “cup of cold water” to those in need that would eventually extend across the ocean to America.
During this time, Evangeine Booth emerged as a powerful leader and speaker giving dramatic presentations about the Army’s work Her father sent her to America in 1896 to temporarily take command after her brother’s departure.
Evangeline’s method of organized fund-raising brought in millions of dollars which enabled great expansion.
www.dountoothers.org /corybooth.html   (802 words)

  
 Booth
Charles Booth - Booth, Charles, 1840–1916, English social investigator, pioneer in developing the social...
Evangeline Cory Booth - Booth, Evangeline Cory, 1865–1950, general of the Salvation Army, b.
William Booth - Booth, William, 1829–1912, English religious leader, founder and first general of the...
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 General Evangeline Booth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Born on Christmas Day, 1865, Evangeline was the fourth daughter (and seventh child) of the Founders, William and Catherine Booth.
Evangeline Booth was elected General by the second High Council in 1934.
Towards the end of November, Evangeline left Britain for New York, and spent the remaining years of her life in the land which she had served for so very many years.
www.sacollectables.com /postcards_bios/evangeli.htm   (518 words)

  
 Evangeline Booth  By Salvation Army USA  Salvation Army USA
Not to be denied motherhood, however, she adopted and raised four children.
On November 11, 1934, Evangeline became the Army's fourth general.
Evangeline Booth was promoted to glory in 1950.
www.salvationarmyhouston.org /evangeline.htm   (324 words)

  
 Evangeline Booth College
The Evangeline Booth College has a 78-year tradition of developing spirited officers and leaders of tomorrow capable of sustaining and advancing The Salvation Army whose mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Today the Evangeline Booth College continues that mission of educating its future Officers through an academic program that includes four schools of learning focusing on spiritual and ministerial training, leadership development, urban mission training, and continuing education.
The $140 million initiative is intended to fully endow the Evangeline Booth College through funding opportunities for academic programs, cadet scholarships, Officer continuing education, leadership development programs and endowed seminars, urban and global missionary and evangelism training, technology and library enhancements, and faculty chairs.
www.case.org /guide/evangeline_booth.html   (449 words)

  
 Booth Family. Collection   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
William Booth, founder and first general of the Salvation Army, was born in Nottingham, England, in 1829.
His sister, Evangeline, served as commander of the U.S. Salvation Army from 1904 until 1934 when she became the general of the international organization.
The collection contains one letter written by Bramford Booth to Alderman Wakefield in December 1914 requesting assistance in meeting the social needs created by England's participation in World War I. The correspondence of Evangeline Booth is all written to either David C. Lamb or to his wife.
www.pitts.emory.edu /Archives/text/mss124.html   (297 words)

  
 IHAS: Artist/Movement/Ideas
ounder of the world-wide religious and humanitarian organization, the Salvation Army, General William Booth together with his missionary family was a key player in the Revivalist Reform Movement of the 19th century.
In the intervening period between 1845-1865, Booth served as a Methodist minister; met and married the woman who was to inspire and share his ministry, Catherine Mumford; broke with the Wesleyan tradition; and undertook an evangelical mission in Staffordshire where within seven weeks Booth claimed 1700 souls who professed to have found salvation.
William Booth first visited the United States in 1888, and he entrusted the ministry for the New World to several of his children, among them Ballington, Bramwell, and Evangeline Booth.
www.pbs.org /wnet/ihas/icon/booth.html   (528 words)

  
 Evangeline Booth on The secret of the Salvation Army's success at City Auditorium WWI Posters
Evangeline Booth on The secret of the Salvation Army's success at City Auditorium WWI Posters
Evangeline Booth on "The secret of the Salvation Army's success" at City Auditorium Poster features a photographic portrait of Evangeline Booth, standing, three-quarter length, in uniform and holding some papers.
Description: Evangeline Booth on "The secret of the Salvation Army's success" at City Auditorium Poster features a photographic portrait of Evangeline Booth, standing, three-quarter length, in uniform and holding some papers.
www.rainfall.com /posters/WWI/455.htm   (243 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Daughter of Sal­va­tion Ar­my (SA) found­ers Wil­liam and Cath­er­ine Booth, Evangeline be­came a full fledged SA mem­ber at age 15, as she proudly donned the uniform of an SA sergeant.
However, she was known to al­so wear the same tattered clothes as the flower girls she often min­is­tered to at Piccadilly Circus.
In 1869, Booth traveled to Canada and Amer­i­ca, and in 1904, was assigned as na­tional commander in Amer­i­ca, where she served three decades.
www.cyberhymnal.org /bio/b/o/o/booth_ec.htm   (105 words)

  
 Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments, EBGA, is a senior citizen apartment building.
The project was initiated by The Salvation Army of Marion County and funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD.
To qualify for admission to one of the units specifically designed for the impaired, a household member must have mobility impairment or hearing impairment requiring the special design features of the unit.
www.salvationarmyocala.com /EBGA.htm   (283 words)

  
 Limelight - The Biographies
In Sydney, on January 1, 1901, Peart rode with Herbert Booth in the Federation Parade to Centennial Park, where the inauguration of the Australian Commonwealth took place.
In 1905 Peart was transferred to the United States as Chief Secretary under the National Commander, Evangeline Booth.
Evangeline had just taken over the command of Salvation Army forces there, was "overwhelmed with apprehension" about the task and the prospect of a Chief Secretary who knew nothing whatever about the country, its people or its customs.
www.abc.net.au /limelight/docs/bios/peart.htm   (796 words)

  
 Evangeline Cory Booth Biography / Biography of Evangeline Cory Booth Biography
British-born humanitarian Evangeline Cory Booth (1865-1950) was one of the early commanders of the Salvation Army in the United States.
Her work to help the nation's poor and her efforts to provide aid to U.S. soldiers in Europe during World War I won her the admiration of the American public.
Evangeline Cory Booth was a member of the founding family of the Salvation Army, a religious organization formed by her father with the aim of aiding the needy.
www.bookrags.com /biography-evangeline-cory-booth   (185 words)

  
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The Project Gutenberg EBook of The War Romance of the Salvation Army by Evangeline Booth and Grace Livingston Hill Copyright laws are changing all over the world.
Preface by the Writer I wish I could give you a picture of Commander Evangeline Booth as I saw her first, who has been the Source, the Inspiration, the Guide of this story.
Three hundred dollars' worth of supplies was the most that could be purchased from any one house, but in course of time, confidence and friendly relations being established, it became possible to purchase as much as ten thousand dollars' worth at one time from one dealer.
www.gutenberg.org /dirs/etext05/7warm10.txt   (20021 words)

  
 Evangeline Booth: Last Words :: Salvation Army Collectables Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
I have found the following quote attributed to Evangeline Booth on her deathbed:
This is the first time that I have heard of these words being attributed to Evangeline Booth.
What is considered to be her definitive biography, The General Was A Lady by Margaret Troutt, states in its final chapter "Unlike many personages of time, General Evangeline Booth left no 'last words'.
sacollectables.com /cgi-bin/Blah.pl?b=history,v=display,m=1125246055   (151 words)

  
 Small Collection 44 - Ephemera of Evangeline Cory Booth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Leader in the Salvation Army, daughter of Army founder William Booth; born, 1865; directed Army operations in Canada, 1896-1904; national commander of Army in the U.S., 1904-1936; died, 1950.
Letters written by Evangeline Booth during her service as Field Commissioner of The Salvation Army in the United States.
The materials for this collection were received by the Center in April 1979 from C.D. Price, Inc. and Harold R. Nestler, February 1980 from Lorraine Burdick, and September 1984 from the BGC Museum.
www.wheaton.edu /bgc/archives/GUIDES/sc044.htm   (176 words)

  
 EVANGELINE (in MARION)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Evangeline; a play in twelve tableaux, a prologue and epilogue.
Evangeline entertainment; arranged in five acts for school exhibitions and private theatricals.
Evangeline made [sound recording] : a tribute to Cajun music.
www-catalog.cpl.org /MARION?T=EVANGELINE   (65 words)

  
 BOO-BORG
Officially registered as "Eveline," she was always called "Eva." Daughter of William and Catherine Booth.
Married Ballington Booth, 1886, and adopted both of his names.
Became known as "Fakir Singh." After the death of his first wife, he married Emma Booth, 1888, and adopted the name Booth-Tucker.
www.havelshouseofhistory.com /autographsofreligiousleadersBOO-BORG.htm   (640 words)

  
 The History of the Salvation Army in World War I
Evangeline Booth, National Commander of The Salvation Army, borrowed $25,000 to finance the beginning of the work, and later another $100,000 was borrowed from International Headquarters.
Financial support for Salvation Army war work was slow at the beginning; but, as the Commander said, "It is only a question of our getting to work in France and the American public will see that we have all the money we want." {Eventually, over $12.5 million would be contributed for their work.]
Commander Evangeline Booth was greatly surprised but, having confidence in Barker, she included some carefully selected women officers in the first group sent to France.
www.worldwar1.com /dbc/salvhist.htm   (1532 words)

  
 The Salvation Army (Memory): American Treasures of the Library of Congress
Founded by William Booth (1829-1912), the Salvation Army is best known for its social welfare and charitable services.
Booth's daughter Evangeline (1865-1950), who also had a long and successful career with the organization, persuaded the U.S. government to allow women in the "Army" to serve overseas during World War I. President Wilson awarded her the Distinguished Service Medal for her war work.
After a series of leadership roles, Booth became the Salvation Army's first woman general in 1934.
www.loc.gov /exhibits/treasures/trm046.html   (148 words)

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