Rheba Crawford leans over to whisper to Harriet Jordan while in court. Rheba holds a folder filled with papers and a hat. Harriet has a small purse in her lap and holds a hat on her knee. Both are sitting.
This photograph appears with the article, “Scenes at Opening of Court Action in Which Former ‘Broadway Angel’ Charges Defamation of Character by Editor,” Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 1935: A1.
Rheba Crawford with her attorney Joseph Fainer dealing with legal matters. Crawford had been dismissed from her post of associate pastor of Angelus Temple by Aimee Semple McPherson, an action which she contested due to specifications in her contract. Crawford is center, with Joseph Fainer to her right.
Rheba Crawford with her attorney Joseph Fainer and others, including Willedd Andrews, attorney for Aimee McPherson Semple. Crawford had been dismissed from her post of associate pastor of Angelus Temple by Aimee Semple McPherson, an action which she contested due to specifications in her contract. Crawford is dead center, with Joseph Fainer to her right.
Ray Splivalo and Harriet Jordon sit with Rheba Crawford during the preliminary trial for her criminal libel case. Crawford accused Dan McNally, editor, and Jonathan Perkins, writer of criminal libel. Crawford was known as the "Angel of Broadway" due to her Salvation Army work in New York City. She was an associate of Aimee Semple McPherson and served as the director of the State Department of Social Welfare.
Connected to Los Angeles Times article, February 4, 1933, R.F.C. Loan Assures Jobs for Army of Workers, Total of 25,000 Must Be Provided With Employment Under Terms of Relief Granted County. Jobs will be found for 25,000 men on public work in Los Angeles county … announcement yesterday by Chairman Shaw of the Board of Supervisors … notification came from Mrs. Rheba Crawford Splivalo, head of the State Department of Social Welfare … the first allotment of $250,000 will be available in Los Angeles Monday … they then named George F. Cuthbert to serve as co-ordinator …
Members of the Angelus Temple Roberta Semple, daughter of pastor Aimee Semple McPherson, Rheba Crawford, assistant pastor, and Harriet Jordan, business manager, await the return of their pastor Aimee Semple McPherson from her world tour. From left to right, Roberta Semple, Rheba Crawford, and Harriet Jordan.
Members of the Angelus Temple Roberta Semple, daughter of pastor Aimee Semple McPherson, Rheba Crawford, assistant pastor, Harriet Jordan, business manager await the return of their pastor Aimee Semple McPherson from her world tour. Jacob Moidel, McPherson's attorney, indicates what is possibly a legal document with his pen. From left to right, Robert Semple, Harriet Jordan, Rheba Crawford, and Jacob Moidel.
Famed evangelist Aimee McPherson (right) and former head of the State Department of Social Welfare Rheba Crawford (left) embracing. Crawford had recently given up her post at the State Department to become an associate pastor with McPherson at Angelus Temple.
Famed evangelist Aimee McPherson (left) and former head of the State Department of Social Welfare Rheba Crawford (right) link arms in front of a crowd. A train is visible in the background. Crawford had recently given up her post at the State Department to become an associate pastor with McPherson at Angelus Temple.
Rheba Crawford with her attorney Joseph Fainer. Crawford had been dismissed from her post of associate pastor of Angelus Temple by Aimee Semple McPherson, an action which she contested due to specifications in her contract.
Roberta Smythe, Aimee Semple McPherson, and Rheba Crawford Splivalo celebrate the 25th anniversary of McPherson's work in ministry. The celebration included a parade that ended at the City Hall steps where McPherson greeted approximately 5000 people and the Mayor. Aimee Semple McPherson was a Los Angeles evangelist in the 1920s and 1930s who founded the Foursquare Church and Angelus Temple. Rheba Crawford Splivalo was associate pastor at Angelus Temple. Roberta Semple Smythe was the daughter of Aimee Semple McPherson.
Roberta Smythe, Aimee Semple McPherson, and Rheba Crawford Splivalo celebrate the 25th anniversary of McPherson's work in ministry. The celebration included a parade that ended at the City Hall steps where McPherson greeted approximately 5000 people and the Mayor. Aimee Semple McPherson was a Los Angeles evangelist in the 1920s and 1930s who founded the Foursquare Church and Angelus Temple. Rheba Crawford Splivalo was associate pastor at Angelus Temple. Roberta Semple Smythe was the daughter of Aimee Semple McPherson.
Aimee Semple and Mayor Frank Shaw smiling as they watch the parade from the reviewing box. On their left are Roberta Semple and Rheba Crawford saluting and smiling. Surrounding the four are unidentifiable men in uniform.
Aimee Semple McPherson, Mayor Frank Shaw, and Rheba Crawford smiling as they watch the Four Square Gospel Parade from the reviewing stand on the steps of City Hall.