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Freedom School Class
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A group of African American students participating in a Freedom School class outdoors during Freedom Summer. The class, which was held on Tougaloo College campus, was led by Joanne Gavin, who is standing behind the students. Seated on the far left is Hymethia Washington, who is holding a book. Charles, who is wearing a baseball cap, is sitting next to Hymethia.
1964
Lynd, Staughton
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Freedom School
1964
Students at Freedom School meet outdoors for class during Freedom Summer.
Freedom Schools open a door to the world, by Joanne Grant (National guardian, August 29, 1964)
1964 - 1965
Mississippi Freedom School materials, 1964-1965.
"A memorial in Meridian, Mississippi," by Joanne Grant, published in the National Guardian, August 15, 1964
1964 - 1965
Mississippi Freedom School materials, 1964-1965.
Freedom Schools in Mississippi, 1964
1964 - 1965
Mississippi Freedom School materials, 1964-1965.
Letter from unidentified correspondent to Staughton Lynd, June 7, 1964
1964 - 1965
Mississippi Freedom School materials, 1964-1965.
Letter from Dan to Staughton Lynd, September 22, 1964
1964 - 1965
Mississippi Freedom School materials, 1964-1965.
