Deaconess Johnnie M. Beasley’s well-worn Bible

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Title

Deaconess Johnnie M. Beasley’s well-worn Bible

Subject

History
Religion

Description

Deacon Johnnie M. Beasley’s illustrated copy of the Holy Bible appears to have been well used. This is a World Publishing Co., edition. Deaconess Beasley also served as an usher and supervisor for the Young Adult Usher Board. Female deacons were called “deaconess” until the pastorate of the Reverend Dr. John H. Kearney, Sr.

Creator

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church

Source

Grant - 12-DCCHP-11

Contributor

Holmes, Joan T. Butler

Rights

Image Copyright Deacon Elijah Sutton, 2012
The Humanities Council holds the right to display and distribute grant funded materials.
Researchers are responsible for obtaining proper rights and permissions from original copyright holders.

Format

.jpg

Language

English

Type

Still Image

Identifier

11aa.DCCHP.2012

Coverage

Washington, DC
Ward 8
Anacostia

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Original Format

.nef

Physical Dimensions

4032x2652 px

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