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Delta Ministry Office
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Exterior view of the Delta Ministry Office at 702 Wall Street taken by a civil rights volunteer. The office was directed by Reverend Harry Bowie, "the former Episcopal minister of a church in Long Branch, New Jersey."
July 1965
Wacker, Daniel J.
Publication Information
| Creator | Wacker, Daniel J. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | July 1965 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 9 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Daniel J. Wacker papers, 1965-1967, 1993 |
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| Call Number | PH Mss 868 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911125735202121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Bed, Delta Ministry Office
July 1965
"The King's Bedroom" in the Delta Ministry Office taken by a civil rights volunteer. "When the spirit is satisfied, the flesh knows little discomfort."
Shower, Delta Ministry Office
July 1965
View of the shower in the Delta Ministry office taken by a civil rights volunteer. "A refreshing shower around 11:00 pm was a must for me. Yet in many homes, such facilities were not available."
Truck, Delta Ministry
July 1965
International Harvester Metro parked outdoors photographed by a civil rights volunteer. "Delta Ministry Express - 80 m.p.h. trip from Hattiesburg to Edwards (Mt. Beula) on the way to McComb. Mt. Be...
Exterior View of Church
July 1965
An African-American church building located near the African American school, as photographed by a civil rights volunteer."Photographed on our trip to return two MFDP (Mississippi Freedom Democrati...
Bedroom
July 1965
View of a bedroom taken by a civil rights volunteer. "George Washington didn't sleep here, but I was fortunate to do so at Mrs. Thompson's for almost three weeks."
Church Dedication Service
July 18, 1965
Image of a church dedication service taken by a civil rights volunteer."Church dedication — Society Hill Baptist Church — most of these people are ministers who led us into the church."
