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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, integrated political party that sought to be seated in place of the all-white delegation at the 1964 National Democratic Convention.
1964
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1964 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 35mm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party records, 1962-1971 |
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| Call Number | PH 6705 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Frame 04: Many People Singing with Crossed Hands
1964
An integrated group sing-along at a Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) function.
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.
Frame 60: Mrs. Hamer, Troubled
1964
A close-up of Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977), Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) candidate and noted civil rights leader.
Frame 44: White Man Testifying on Television
August 1964
A television set displays an image of a man seated at a desk covered in papers and microphones, likely at the 1964 Democratic National Convention where the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFD...
Frame 57: Posters of Hamer and Henry
1964
Campaign posters for two Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) candidates, Aaron Henry and Fannie Lou Hamer.
Frame 03: Mrs. Blackwell Speaking to a Large Mass Meeting
1964
View from behind of Unita Blackwell speaking before an audience at a Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) function.
