American Roman Catholic priest (1886–1948) best known for founding Boys Town, where he espoused an education-based approach to reforming “wayward” youths. He was immortalized onscreen by Spencer Tracy in the 1938 film Boys Town, for which Tracy won an Academy Award. Large and striking vintage textured matte-finish 9 x 12 paperstock photo, signed in fountain pen, “Father Flanagan, Boys Town, Nebr.” In fine condition, with just a touch of trivial wear at top edge, completely confined to margin. R&R COA.
