Father Divine

Permanent ID:
439
Date:
July 31 1938
Image Description:
Photograph of Father Divine in a parade.  Father Divine, also known as Reverend M. J. Divine, was a spiritual leader who founded the International Peace Mission movement. 
Inscription:
(NY8) NEW YORK, July 31.—FATHER DIVINE ON PARADE—Here’s Father Divine, self-styled “God,” as he rode in a parade through Harlem today. To demonstrate “the work of Father Divine,” approximately 2,500 of his followers took part in the gay procession. The cult leader was resplendent in a pepper and salt suit, panama hat and tan and white sport shoes as he acknowledge the applause of his members and spectators. (AP Wire photo) (rmh11707??r) 1938 (Right)
Address:
Harlem
Format:
Photographs
Collection:
Philadelphia Record photograph morgue
Related Person or Organization:
AP Wire (photographer)
Related Term:
Beardsley book (is described by)
Library of Congress Subjects:
Father Divine