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Holding Hands

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Close-up of two people holding hands, one white and one black. Caption reads: "Black-white couples say that racial difference is no big deal for them, but that others are sometimes curious or even downright hostile."

Date Created:
July 24, 1983
Creator:
Sears, Michael

Publication Information

Creator Sears, Michael
Date Created July 24, 1983

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6797

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014736
Legacy ID
WHi 140426

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