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[Baptism by immersion in the MIssissippi River, May 29, 1938: shoulder-deep in water]
Summary
(The prints have badly deteriorated since negatives were made).
Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item.
Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection.
Caption card tracings: Religion Baptism; Religious groups; Shelf.
Tags
Date
1938
Contributors
Johnston, Frances Benjamin, 1864-1952, photographer
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.
