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Dead Rat, Taylor Alley

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A deceased rat lies on the ground near a wood pile.80 people live in 21 buildings in the Taylor Alley neighborhood of Natchez. The occupants have 11 hydrants, two indoors, and 15 toilets.

Date Created:
1966

Publication Information

Date Created 1966

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Robert Beech papers, 1963-1972 (bulk 1964-1967)
Call Number PH Mss 945

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013F45
Legacy ID
WHi 99065

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