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Vel Phillips
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Vel Phillips wearing a striped dress and a tag that reads "We're here for Wisconsin Human Rights Legislation." Phillips was taking part in a sit-in in support of a bill prohibiting housing discrimination. The bill was defeated 53-39 on that day.
August 11, 1961
Capital Times (Madison, Wis.)
Publication Information
| Creator | Capital Times (Madison, Wis.) |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Capital Times (Madison, Wis.) |
| Date Created | August 11, 1961 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Capital Times, Madison, Wisconsin, photographs, 1936-1980 |
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| Call Number | PH 3606 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126246602121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED |
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| Conditions For Use | This image is © copyrighted property of The Capital Times and is provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society subject to contract. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society |
| Rights Holder | The Capital Times; Wisconsin Historical Society |
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