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Vel Phillips Embracing Angie Brooks

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Vel Phillips is embracing Angie Brooks, former United Nations representative to Liberia. Ms. Brooks is wearing a fur coat, turban and earrings. Both women are smiling broadly. Vel is wearing an overcoat over a sweater and scarf.

Date Created:
February 1970
Creator:
Milwaukee sentinel

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee sentinel
Date Created February 1970

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 19 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Vel Phillips papers, 1946-2009 (bulk 1951-2009)
Call Number PH Milwaukee Mss 231

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Conditions For Use This image is © copyrighted property of Journal Sentinel Inc. and is provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society subject to contract.  Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013LY9
Legacy ID
WHi 101441

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