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Followers of Father Divine

Followers of Father Divine

An event held by followers of Father Divine. At the peak of his popularity and influence, Father Divine had an estimated 5,000 followers in Newark. — Credit: Newark Public Library

thumbnail of 5000 Fervent Followers of Father Divine in Newark (Newark Evening News Sept 28, 1936)

5000 Fervent Followers of Father Divine in Newark (Newark Evening News Sept 28, 1936)

Article from the Newark Evening News in 1936 covering a demonstration attended by 5,000 followers of Father Divine in Newark. — Credit: Newark Public Library

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