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Living Room of Thompson House
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Interior of a home taken by a civil rights volunteer. "The living room at the Thompson's. Actually, the room was somewhat misleading since the other rooms were quite unlike this one and in need of repair. My bedroom, for example, leaked in three different places during rain. The hospitality, the kindness, and concern which the Thompsons showed toward me, however, meant more to me than the more comfortable quarters in Hattiesburg."
July 1965
Wacker, Daniel J.
Publication Information
| Creator | Wacker, Daniel J. |
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| 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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W012C80
WHi 98112
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Rear View of Thompson House
July 1965
Rear view of the home of Mrs. Thompson, who hosted civil rights volunteers in her house."Back part of Mrs. Thompson's house. Large fan in the kitchen window proved to be an efficient air conditioner."
Mrs. Thompson and Nephew
July 1965
A woman and a young boy pose for a civil rights volunteer. "Often one of Mrs. Thompson's nieces or nephews would come[?] to breakfast in order to have something to eat."
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."
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."
Woman and Two Children
July 1965
A woman and two children pose for a photograph taken by a civil rights volunteer. "Mrs. Willie Thompson, my warmly gracious hostess for over two weeks. Usually I would eat breakfast at the house ...
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."
