Tulsa South Unit in field service - 1940's

Tulsa South Unit in field service - 1940's

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Is that a poster of Judge Rutherford? What's up?

Black folks taken to Convention Hall (a/k/a Brady Theater)
Tulsa Race Riot, May 31/June 1, 1921
Is that a picture of Judge Rutherford? 
Yes, it is. Brother Rutherford gave the talk "Millions Now Living Will Never Die" on Monday, May 30, 1921.  The Tulsa Race riot began Tuesday night, May 31st.  There is a full page ad in the Tulsa World and Tulsa Tribune advertising the talk and a small reminder ad in both papers the day of the talk.  It's advertised as free to the public to be held at the Convention Hall (a/k/a Brady Theater) at 8 p.m.

Did Richard J. Hill attend this talk?  No.  At this time, Jim Crow laws prohibited black and white folks meeting together. (See his comments in the Tulsa Race Riot blog)
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  1. ventrell.williamsMarch 27, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    If Jim Crow prohibited black and white congregating, how did Rutherford give the lecture?

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  2. UnknownMay 25, 2021 at 10:03 AM

    Huge fight on the steps of the lecture hall...will be on history channel. It's just aweful.

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  3. UnknownMay 30, 2021 at 7:31 AM

    I would like to know what you discover about Jehovahs Witnesses in Tulss, Oklahoma

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    1. UnknownMay 30, 2021 at 10:25 AM

      Would like to Know if they had a Group of Bible Students in Tulsa Oklahoma who could have been victims of the Massacre!

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    2. JW History in Tulsa OKJune 1, 2021 at 11:51 AM

      There was a small group meeting at the home of Richard J Hill. During the massacre, his home was ransacked and some items were stolen, but his house was not destroyed. White Bible Students arrived to guard the house as Brother Hill and his wife and children went to the Convention Hall. He advertised the meetings in the Tulsa Star newspaper.

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  4. AnonymousMay 30, 2021 at 2:47 PM

    In 1921 there was a congregation of 52 in Tulsa, ref 1921 Watchtower. During the entire month of May there was a canvassing effort throughout the area, Drumright, Sapulpa more. I'm currently collecting information and will post on June 1 2021 at www.dewaynewatts.com

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  5. Charlotte BainMay 30, 2021 at 5:44 PM

    Thanks so much. I want to know, too please.

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  6. UnknownMay 30, 2021 at 9:03 PM

    Thank you Dewane Watts will follow been in Grief all day not only was Generation Wealth Destroyed so Was Bible Truths!

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