Dorothy L. Moore papers, 1938-1949.

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Dorothy L. Moore papers, 1938-1949.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/535513714

The collection consists of papers of Dorothy L. Moore related to the Father Divine International Peace Mission Movement from 1938 to 1949. The papers include correspondence from Father Divine and his followers, photographs of Father and Mother Divine, printed material produced by the International Peace Mission Movement, memorabilia, and newspaper clippings.

.5 linear ft. (1 box and 2 oversized papers)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 7670229

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Moore, Dorothy L. (Dorothy Louise), 1928-2009

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Dorothy L. Moore (1928-2009) was a follower of the Father Divine International Peace Mission Movement. She lived in Bemidji, Minnesota, where she attended the Bemidji State Teacher's College. From the description of Dorothy L. Moore papers, 1938-1949. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 535513714 ...

Father Divine

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Father Divine, formerly known as George Baker Jr., is believed to have been born around 1879 in Rockville, Maryland. While the early life of his father, George Baker Sr., is unclear, his mother, Nancy, had previously been a slave. After leaving Rockville around 1899, he noticed that African American churches were often not socially active and decided that the influence of the church could be used to enact social change. After years as an itinerate preacher, he settled in New York during World Wa...

Peace mission movement

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