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Students and Effigy
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A group of South Boston teenagers posing with an effigy of an African-American man. In the background is a chain-link fence, shrubs and a housing project. This image was captured during the unrest following court-ordered school desegregation busing.
1975
Cowan, Rachel
Publication Information
| Creator | Cowan, Rachel |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Students and Effigy
1975
A group of students are boycotting school to protest court-ordered desegregation busing. Two boys are holding an effigy of an African-American man. In the background is a chain-link fence, trees an...
Students and Effigy
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