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Frame 02: Mrs. Blackwell Speaking

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A woman identified as Unita Blackwell speaks before an audience at a Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) function.

Date Created:
1964

Publication Information

Date Created 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
W0137NS
Legacy ID
WHi 97544

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Photographs
Frame 03: Mrs. Blackwell Speaking to a Large Mass Meeting

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.

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Photographs
Frame 57: Posters of Hamer and Henry

Frame 57: Posters of Hamer and Henry

1964

Campaign posters for two Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) candidates, Aaron Henry and Fannie Lou Hamer.

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Photographs
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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Photographs
Frame 40: Moses and Press at State Meeting

Frame 40: Moses and Press at State Meeting

August 6, 1964

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

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Frame 50: Election Posters, LBJ, Hamer, Henry

Frame 50: Election Posters, LBJ, Hamer, Henry

1964

Political posters for Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) candidates Aaron Henry and Fannie Lou Hamer, along with posters for Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey.

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Frame 43: Mrs. Hamer and Microphones on Television

Frame 43: Mrs. Hamer and Microphones on Television

1964

A television set displays an image of Fannie Lou Hamer, civil rights activist and political figure, speaking into microphones.

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