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Racist Graffiti
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Racist graffiti spray painted on the wall of a South Boston housing project. It reads: "We HATE Niggers." 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 |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Paul Cowan papers, 1963-1987 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | 1201001771 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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