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Father Groppi Leads Demonstration

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Father James Groppi, seen wearing sunglasses in the middle of a crowd, leads a demonstration against discrimination.

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Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection James Groppi papers, 1956-1989
Call Number PH 4983

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0131MM
Legacy ID
WHi 59546

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