The Souls of Black Folk · Character
Bishop Onderdonk
A historical bishop referenced in the context of religious education for Black people.
minor
Also known as Bishop Onderdonk
First appearance: vi of the training of black men
Bishop Onderdonk shows up with force in Of Alexander Crummell. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The venerable Bishop who raised his white arms above the Negro deacon during Crummell's ordination in old St.
Bishop Onderdonk first appears in 0008 vi of the training of black men.
In Of Alexander Crummell: The venerable Bishop who raised his white arms above the Negro deacon during Crummell's ordination in old St. Paul's.
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