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Speakers at Freedom School Convention

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A man and a woman speak at a podium in front of a mural at the Freedom School convention during Freedom Summer.

Date Created:
August 8, 1964
Creator:
Mississippi Freedom Schools Convention

Publication Information

Creator Mississippi Freedom Schools Convention
Date Created August 8, 1964

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Mississippi Freedom Schools Convention photographs, 1964
Call Number PH 6302

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0137SJ
Legacy ID
WHi 98743

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Group Sing, Freedom School Convention

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