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Bibles - 5000 Gideon Bibles for D.C. Hotels, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bibles - 5000 Gideon Bibles for D.C. Hotels, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Bibles - 5000 Gideon Bibles for D.C. Hotels, 1913. USA: 5000 (50 Tons) Gideon Bibles (American Standard Version) for the Guest Rooms of 75 Washington Hotels'. The Gideons International Evangelical Christian association began distributing free Bibles in 1908
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This photograph, taken by the renowned Harris & Ewing studio in 1913, showcases a significant moment in the history of religious outreach in America. The image reveals a stack of 5,000 Gideon Bibles, carefully arranged in a brickwork pattern, ready to be distributed to the guest rooms of 75 Washington hotels. The Gideons International, an Evangelical Christian association, had begun distributing free Bibles in 1908, with the goal of spreading the word of God and promoting evangelism. In this era, the organization's influence extended beyond the United States, reaching as far as the hotels of the nation's capital. The photograph, taken in black and white, captures the magnitude of the endeavor, with the 50 tons of Bibles forming a striking pile that appears almost otherworldly, reminiscent of a stupa or tope, a religious structure common in Eastern religions. The glass negatives from the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress offer a rare glimpse into the past, providing a unique perspective on the role of religion and evangelism in American society during the early 20th century. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of Martha Kuntze Newcombe and George W. Harris, who are believed to have played a role in the distribution of the Bibles. The photograph, titled "5,000 (50 Tons) Gideon Bibles (American Standard Version) for the Guest Rooms of 75 Washington Hotels," is a poignant reminder of the power of faith and the enduring impact of the Gideons International on American culture.
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