Teenagers at Lunch Counter Sit-In | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Teenagers at Lunch Counter Sit-In

Teenagers at Lunch Counter Sit-In | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
A group of white teenage boys pour drinks and condiments on African American students sitting at a Woolworth's lunch counter in a non-violent demonstration. Seated demonstrators are, from left to right, Walter Williams, George Raymond (wearing overalls), Pearlena Lewis, and Lois Chaffee, whose face is obscured by Lewis.

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DESCRIPTION
A group of white teenage boys pour drinks and condiments on African American students sitting at a Woolworth's lunch counter in a non-violent demonstration. Seated demonstrators are, from left to right, Walter Williams, George Raymond (wearing overalls), Pearlena Lewis, and Lois Chaffee, whose face is obscured by Lewis.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:121997
Creation Date: 05 28 1963
Creator Name:Blackwell, Fred
City:Jackson
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State:Mississippi
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Genre:Photograph
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RESTRICTED. Permission to publish must be obtained directly from Fred Blackwell in advance of receipt of the image. Contact lisa.marine@wisconsinhistory.org for his contact information. Original loaned for scanning by Fred and Phyllis Blackwell.
SUBJECTS
Civil rights
Race relations
Clothing and dress
African Americans
Crowds
Indoor photography
Men
Teenagers
Women
Demonstrations
Restaurants
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