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Zilphia Horton Leading Farmers Union Session
Zilphia Horton playing the accordion and leading a sing-a-long during a Farmers Union session at Highlander Folk School. Myles Horton middle at table; DeJarnette at his right; Mother of Myles Horto...
Zilphia Horton Playing Her Accordion
Zilphia Horton playing her accordion at a meeting of the Food and Tobacco Workers Union. On stage behind her is a "Farmers Union" sign with a graphic logo.
Chattanooga CIO Gathering
CIO gathering, possibly in Chattanooga. Zilphia Horton was in charge of the event. Charlie Horton, second person from Zilphia, in suit with moustache.
Myles and Zilphia Horton Square Dancing
Myles and Zilphia Horton Square Dancing at Highlander Folk School with two other people.
Portrait of Zilphia Horton
Portrait of Zilphia Horton, wife of Myles Horton, the founder of Highlander Folk School.
Zilphia Horton Singing on Picket Line
Zilphia Horton playing an accordion and singing on a picket line. A group of men and women sit in chairs in front of a tent. Sign on left reads, "Peaceful Picketing for Our Rights." Bill Elkuss, th...
