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Group of People

Date: 1967
Description: Group of people around a woman wearing sunglasses and a straw hat. A few of the people behind her are wearing NAACP shirts.
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Chicago Walkathon

Date: 1987
Description: Two people are posing holding a sign that reads: "Walk Against the War, JOIN CISPES [Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador] for PEACE with...
Postcard

Black Hawk Club on Lake Koshkonong

Date: 1905
Description: A group of three people are sitting at the fountain, and another group of three people are in the background behind the fountain. Caption reads: "Fountain ...
Photograph

UWM Protest Against Apartheid

Date: 12 10 1977
Description: Several people wearing coats, hats, and gloves are walking in a circle outside a building. One person is holding a sign that reads: "Drop the Holdings, Est...
Manuscript

Racine Branch NAACP Letter

Date: 1957
Description: Draft of a letter from the Racine Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People regarding voter registration and organized votin...
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Ruby Hurley

Date: 1948
Description: Studio portrait of Ruby Hurley, Youth Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
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Daisy Bates at NAACP Event

Date: 1957
Description: Daisy Bates, who is wearing a fur, poses with other people at an NAACP event.
Manuscript

Racine Branch NAACP Letter, Page 1

Date: 1961
Description: First page of a draft of a letter from the Racine branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People urging more militant activity in...
Manuscript

Racine Branch NAACP Letter, Page 2

Date: 1961
Description: Second page of a draft of a letter from the Racine branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People urging more militant activity i...
Photograph

Group of People Outdoors

Date: 1966
Description: A large group of people standing outdoors at a primary election for the LCFO (Lowndes County Freedom Organization). There is a building in the background.
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Bob Aplanalp

Date: 1985
Description: A man is standing outside a building holding a clipboard in one hand, and a pen in his other hand. A person is standing in front of him writing on a piece ...
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Crowd near Stage

Date: 08 15 1942
Description: A crowd of people, mainly women and girls, have gathered for a Civilian Defense Rally. People lean on the edge of a decorated stage and booths are visible ...
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NAACP Reception

Date: 
Description: A group of people attending the NAACP reception for actor Canada Lee.
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Waukesha County Peace Council Vigil

Date: 12 20 1983
Description: Several people standing together outdoors holding candles. Three people are wearing signs that read: "Waukesha County Peace Council," "PEACE and JUSTICE to...
Photograph

Group of People Outdoors

Date: 1966
Description: A large group of people gathered outdoors on a lawn at a primary election for the LCFO (Lowndes County Freedom Organization). There are buildings in the ba...
Photograph

Group of People Outdoors

Date: 1966
Description: A large group of people gathered outdoors on a lawn at a primary election for the LCFO (Lowndes County Freedom Organization). There are buildings in the ba...
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Group of People Posing Outdoors

Date: 1966
Description: Several people, probably voter registration volunteers, stand outdoors next in front of a building near tables and chairs. They are taking part in a prima...
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Vel Phillips Marching with NAACP at Rally

Date: 11 1967
Description: Vel Phillips marching with the Milwaukee NAACP Youth Council rally. She is wearing the organization's sweatshirt. Other unidentified people are marching wi...
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Walk Against the War

Date: 1987
Description: A group of people are marching up a city street holding banners, the most prominent of which reads: "Walk Against the War, Join CISPES [Committee in Solida...
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Play at Marine Club

Date: 04 03 1941
Description: Group of people on stage at Marine Club.

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