Father Divine found hiding in cellar -- Three Milford officers ended a two-day search for Father Major J. Divine when they found the bald, Negro spiritual leader, who says he is God, hiding behind the furnace in the cellar


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MSS1218_B003_I046 and dams:166332
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 3
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Date Created:
April 22, 1937
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
11.34 x 08.22 inches
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Recto: SUB 6-7 - 1st FRI. (NY15) Milford, Conn. April 22-Father Divine found hiding in cellar-- Three Milford officers ended a two-day search for Father Major J. Divine when they found the bald, Negro spiritual leader, who says he is God, hiding behind the furnace in the cellar of his Milford Heaven today. Father Divine, shown here in a Milford jail cell, waved extradition and was returned to New York for questioning concerning an attack on a process server. (gwcb52220cor) 1937; Verso: Father Divine. RSB 79263. Apr 23 1937. D-642-F
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
African American men. and Jails.
Subject - Names:
Father Divine.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Milford (Conn.)
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Date Created:
April 22, 1937
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
11.34 x 08.22 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: SUB 6-7 - 1st FRI. (NY15) Milford, Conn. April 22-Father Divine found hiding in cellar-- Three Milford officers ended a two-day search for Father Major J. Divine when they found the bald, Negro spiritual leader, who says he is God, hiding behind the furnace in the cellar of his Milford Heaven today. Father Divine, shown here in a Milford jail cell, waved extradition and was returned to New York for questioning concerning an attack on a process server. (gwcb52220cor) 1937; Verso: Father Divine. RSB 79263. Apr 23 1937. D-642-F
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
African American men. and Jails.
Subject - Names:
Father Divine.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Milford (Conn.)
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B003_I046 and dams:166332
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 3
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu