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Mac Amos Lecturing at Highlander

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J.C. McAmis (Mac) lecturing on organic food advocacy at Highlander. Poster in back reads, "Save Freedom of Speech". Myles Horton on left.

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Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 4260.1520

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012PRK
Legacy ID
WHi 52717

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