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
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- Emory University
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- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
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- Date Created:
- April 22, 1937
- Format:
- Still image
- Genre:
- black-and-white photographs
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 11.34 x 08.22 inches
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- 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.
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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.)
- Keywords:
- Barnett-Aden Gallery
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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
- Genre:
- black-and-white photographs
- 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.)
- Keywords:
- Barnett-Aden Gallery
Find This Item
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/887brv15m4-cor
- 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
Access and Copyright
- Rights Statement:
- Emory University does not control copyright for this image. This image is made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only such as personal study, preparation for teaching, and research. Your reproduction, distribution, public display or other re-use of any content beyond a fair use as codified in section 107 of US Copyright Law is at your own risk. We are always interested in learning more about our collections. If you have information regarding this photograph, please contact rose.library@emory.edu.
- Rights Status:
- Copyright Undetermined
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.