Photograph
Willie McGee Rally
| An unidentified rally in support of the rights of Willie McGee who was convicted of raping a white woman in 1945. His case attracted the attention of many prominent civil rights advocates and his execution was delayed until 1950 when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review his appeal. McGee was executed in Mississippi in 1951. |
| Image ID: | 67297 |
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| Creation Date: | before 1952 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America records, 1903-1980 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | M79-517 Box 1 |
| Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
| Bands (Music) |
| Musical instruments |
| Clothing and dress |
| Uniforms |
| African Americans |
| Outdoor photography |
| Meetings |
| Banners |
| Race relations |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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