| Negro 'Heaven' Near F.D.R | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1526 |
| Catalog #: | 347130 | |
| Clip Number: | 347130-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 010-689-07 | |
| Timecode: | 00:17:10 - 00:18:07 | |
| Location: | HIGHLAND, N.Y. | |
| Year Shot: | 1938 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Palaces / Castles CULTURAL GROUPS: African - Americans LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York State | |
| Description: | Shaky dull in contrast and imagery Crum Elbow, the famous Hudson River estate opposite President Roosevelt's Home at Hyde Park, is sold to Father Divine, African-American 'Messiah', whose 'Angels' meanwhile stage a spectacular parade through Harlem. African american women wearing white dresses and white hats march with signs, Father Divine ? waving from car, people throwing ticker-tape from window of building, long line of marchers, various women marchers, young black girls on float. | |
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