{"value"=>"<p>These scrapbooks (1931-1949) are about religious leader and businessman Father Divine and his followers and contain ephemera and clippings from a variety of both African American and mainstream newspapers. Father Divine is referred to as both a religious leader and cult leader, depending on the publication. There is a focus on Divine's acquisition of property, referred to as \"heavens,\" for worship purposes, and investigations into Divine's finance's. There are many articles exploring the behaviors and belief systems of Father Divine and his followers, called \"angels,\" including their belief in peace, conflicts with non-believers, and banquets which were free of charge and open to the public. Also covered are Father Divine's interactions with law enforcement, including several arrests and court cases.</p>"}