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David Duke Recruiting

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Caption on the reverse reads: "David Duke, Grand Dragon of the Baton Rouge Ku Klux Klan trying to recruit South Boston residents, teenagers idolized him, like a white Stokely Carmichael, adults were more reserved." This image was captured during the unrest following court-ordered school desegregation busing.

Date Created:
1975
Creator:
Kent, Peter J.

Publication Information

Creator Kent, Peter J.
Date Created 1975

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Paul Cowan papers, 1963-1987
Call Number M92-316 Box 1 Fldr 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0139QC
Legacy ID
WHi 139105

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