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Father Flanagan's Funeral

George Skadding1948-05-31

LIFE Photo Collection

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Boys crossing themselves & praying the rosary in Dowd Chapel at Boy's Town while attending the funeral of their mentor & custodian, famed Father Edward J. Flanagan who started the institution 31 yrs. ago for homeless boys.

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  • Title: Father Flanagan's Funeral
  • Date: 1948-05-31
  • Location: Omaha, NE, US
  • Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
  • Subject Keywords: Burials, Social Settlements, Edward J.-Death Flanagan, Us, Funerals, 1940s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Photographer: George Skadding
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_5577005
  • Credits: LIFE
  • Copyright: © Time Inc.
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