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Frame 47: FDP Supporters Demonstrating on Boardwalk

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An integrated group of mostly young people sitting on the Atlantic City boardwalk. Many of them are holding signs showing support for the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP).

Date Created:
August 1964

Publication Information

Date Created August 1964

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party records, 1962-1971
Call Number PH 6705

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0137MF
Legacy ID
WHi 97964

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Frame 01: Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party

Frame 01: Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party

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This filmstrip frame shows an outline of the state of Mississippi and the words: "Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party". The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) was an alternative, integrat...

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Frame 48: Demonstration at Night

Frame 48: Demonstration at Night

August 1964

A nighttime rally outside the Atlantic City Convention Hall in support of seating the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.

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Frame 49: Signs of the Three

Frame 49: Signs of the Three

August 1964

A nighttime rally on the Atlantic City boardwalk in support of the Mississipi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP). Three people in front of the group carry signs with portraits of James Earl Chaney, An...

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Frame 04: Many People Singing with Crossed Hands

Frame 04: Many People Singing with Crossed Hands

1964

An integrated group sing-along at a Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) function.

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Frame 38: Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party District Meeting

Frame 38: Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party District Meeting

1964

A room full of people at an MFDP district meeting. Signs bear the names of several counties in central Mississippi.

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Frame 40: Moses and Press at State Meeting

Frame 40: Moses and Press at State Meeting

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Audience and stage with a banner that reads "Freedom Democratic Party" at the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) State Convention.

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