Historical Society of Montgomery County - African American History Collection

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  • Date = c. 1968

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This collection contains photographs relating to African American history in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Included are topics such as: Abolition Hall, Camp William Penn, Woodmont, individuals, and cemeteries. One of the photographs is a close up of an oil portrait of the county's first African American doctor, Dr. Daniel A. Wilson. The portrait and all of the photographs are maintained at the Historical Society of Montgomery County, PA.
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Father Divine's Masoleum
Religion, Civil rights movement
This is a picture of Father Divine's masoleum located on the Woodmont estate in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. He was the founder of the Peace Mission Movement. The Movement purchased Woodmont in 1953. Father Divine died on September 10, 1965.
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Woodmont
Religion, Civil rights movement
A black and white photograph of the Woodmont estate located in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. This estate was purchased by Father Divine, also known as George Baker, in 1953. Father Divine was the leader of the Peace Mission Movement.
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Woodmont Dining Room
Religion, Civil rights movement
A black and white photograph of the dining room at Woodmont. The estate was purchased by Father Divine and the Peace Mission Movement in 1953.
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