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Elder Michaux And His "Angels" Put On An Open Air Service At The Griffith Stadium. His Angels Having Gotten Their Crowns Adjusted, March From The Church Of God, Just Across The Street From The Stadium Led By Elder Michaux And His Wife, Who As Shown By The Posters , Is Soloist. To The Music Of A Jazzy Band Playing Hymns, His Angels Sing Syncopated Spirituals, Are Listened To By A Meager Crowd, Due Principally To The Cold Weather, But Those Who Attended Brought Their Kids Along Regardless Of Age. The "Gospel Spreading Association" Sign Is The First Thing That Greets The Eye Upon Entering The Elder's Church.

Thomas Mcavoy1937-10

LIFE Photo Collection

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

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  • Title: Elder Michaux And His "Angels" Put On An Open Air Service At The Griffith Stadium. His Angels Having Gotten Their Crowns Adjusted, March From The Church Of God, Just Across The Street From The Stadium Led By Elder Michaux And His Wife, Who As Shown By The Posters , Is Soloist. To The Music Of A Jazzy Band Playing Hymns, His Angels Sing Syncopated Spirituals, Are Listened To By A Meager Crowd, Due Principally To The Cold Weather, But Those Who Attended Brought Their Kids Along Regardless Of Age. The "Gospel Spreading Association" Sign Is The First Thing That Greets The Eye Upon Entering The Elder's Church.
  • Date: 1937-10
  • Physical Dimensions: B/W NEGATIVE
  • Subject Keywords: 1930s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Photographer: Thomas Mcavoy
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_115485021
  • Credits: Life Magazine
  • Copyright: © Time Inc.

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