D. C. Allen House of David collection, 1795-1980 (bulk 1903-1980).

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D. C. Allen House of David collection, 1795-1980 (bulk 1903-1980).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/85778888

The Allen collection consists of most of the publications by and about the Israelite House of David, scattered manuscript materials mainly documenting the colony's business operations and court cases involving Purnell and the colony, and photographs and postcards depicting activities of the colony.

22 linear ft. (in 24 boxes), 69 volumes, and 5 microfilm reels.

Bentley Historical Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8334771

Bentley Historical Library

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Purnell, Benjamin Franklin, 1861-1927

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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, Mary Stollard, 1862?-1953.

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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 ...