D. C. Allen House of David visual materials series. ca. 1906-1970.

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D. C. Allen House of David visual materials series. ca. 1906-1970.

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Photographs (prints, film negatives, and glass negatives) and postcards depicting House of David leaders, business enterprises, facilities, and group activities and community outreach; include photographs of community founders, Benjamin and Mary Purnell, of House of David baseball team, and of such visitors as boxer Joe Louis.

3.5 linear ft. (in 4 boxes)

Bentley Historical Library

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Bentley Historical Library

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Louis, Joe, "Brown Bomber", 1914-1981

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Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981), known professionally as Joe Louis, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, and is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis' championship reign lasted 140 consecutive months, during which he participated in 26 championship fights. The 27th fight, against Ezzard Charles in 1950, was a challenge ...

Purnell, Mary Stollard, 1862?-1953.

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Allen, Derek C.

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D. C. Allen was a Three Oaks, Michigan, book dealer and collector of material on the House of David, an adventist cult founded in England. The leader of this cult was Benjamin Purnell who made Benton Harbor, Michigan, his home and the site of his followers' business activities. From the description of D. C. Allen House of David collection, 1795-1980 (bulk 1903-1980). (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778888 From the description of D. C. Allen House of David vis...

Purnell, Benjamin Franklin, 1861-1927

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House of David

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A religious cult that flourished in Benton Harbor, Michigan, in the 1910s and 1920s. The group was led by King Benjamin Purnell. He proclaimed himself the younger brother of Christ and the Seventh Messenger Angel who, according to the Book of Revelation, would gather together the 144,000 people who were to have immortal life on earth. From the description of Scrapbooks, [ca. 1921]-1924. (University of Notre Dame). WorldCat record id: 23933396 ...