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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."
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."
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 ...
Quin House
July 1965
View of a home taken by a civil rights volunteer. "Mrs. Quin's home. The section to the right of the tree shows the new bedroom, rebuilt after it was bombed last summer."
Front Porch of Quin House
July 1965
The meeting place of the MFDP (Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party) in McComb, taken by a civil rights volunteer."Mrs. Quin's house — the door was the entrance to many tasty dinners and to friendl...
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."
