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Rural House
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A home canvassed by a civil rights volunteer."One of the 'better' homes that was canvassed in Summit. This one could also represent many homes in Hattiesburg and McComb. We obtained less response in the government projects than when we canvassed a much more poorly constructed house."
July 1965
Wacker, Daniel J.
Publication Information
| Creator | Wacker, Daniel J. |
|---|---|
| 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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Exterior View of Church
July 1965
An African-American church building located near the African American school, as photographed by a civil rights volunteer."Photographed on our trip to return two MFDP (Mississippi Freedom Democrati...
Man on Road
July 1965
A man stands on the road outside a home shortly after civil rights volunteers depart from canvassing."Leaving a house (on the right) after canvassing. Because Summit was far more rural than Hatties...
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."
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."
School House
July 1965
A rural schoolhouse photographed by a civil rights volunteer."A Negro school located outside Gillsburg, Miss. Photographed on our trip to return two MFDP (Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party) work...
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."
