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Frame 01: Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party

Date: 1964
Description: This filmstrip frame shows an outline of the state of Mississippi and the words: "Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party". The Mississippi Freedom Democratic...
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Frame 76: Woman Holding Papers

Date: 1964
Description: A seated woman holds civil rights literature.
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Frame 39: Mass of People

Date: 1964
Description: A large group of predominantly African-Americans sitting at a rally or other gathering.
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Frame 04: Many People Singing with Crossed Hands

Date: 1964
Description: An integrated group sing-along at a Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) function.
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Frame 60: Mrs. Hamer, Troubled

Date: 1964
Description: A close-up of Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977), Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) candidate and noted civil rights leader.
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Frame 05: Lone Man Holding "Leflore" Sign

Date: 1964
Description: A man holds a sign, likely referring to Leflore County in Mississippi, at a Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) function.
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Frame 43: Mrs. Hamer and Microphones on Television

Date: 1964
Description: A television set displays an image of Fannie Lou Hamer, civil rights activist and political figure, speaking into microphones.
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Frame 54: Men Listening in front of 'Support President Johnson' Sign

Date: 1964
Description: Several men sit in front of a large sign supporting Lyndon B. Johnson's 1964 presidential campaign.
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Frame 57: Posters of Hamer and Henry

Date: 1964
Description: Campaign posters for two Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) candidates, Aaron Henry and Fannie Lou Hamer.
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Frame 03: Mrs. Blackwell Speaking to a Large Mass Meeting

Date: 1964
Description: View from behind of Unita Blackwell speaking before an audience at a Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) function.
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Frame 38: Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party District Meeting

Date: 1964
Description: A room full of people at an MFDP district meeting. Signs bear the names of several counties in central Mississippi.
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Frame 78: Line Up with Signs

Date: 1964
Description: A group of young people on a sidewalk protesting with signs in support of the MFDP.
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Frame 50: Election Posters, LBJ, Hamer, Henry

Date: 1964
Description: Political posters for Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) candidates Aaron Henry and Fannie Lou Hamer, along with posters for Lyndon B. Johnson and...
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Frame 59: Freedom Vote

Date: 1964
Description: A crowd outdoors at a freedom vote, a mock election designed to include African-Americans who were unable to register to vote.
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Frame 24: Half Empty Convention

Date: 1964
Description: A group of people are seated on folding chairs, likely at the MFDP state convention. A woman at the front of the room addresses the group through a microph...
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Frame 40: Moses and Press at State Meeting

Date: 08 06 1964
Description: Audience and stage with a banner that reads "Freedom Democratic Party" at the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) State Convention.
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Frame 48: Demonstration at Night

Date: 08 1964
Description: A nighttime rally outside the Atlantic City Convention Hall in support of seating the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) at the 1964 Democratic Na...
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Frame 51: Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party State Convention

Date: 1964
Description: A large group sit in an auditorium facing an empty stage at the Mississippi Freedom Democratic (MFDP) State Convention. Signs posted among the chairs bear ...
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Frame 52: Mrs. Gray Speaking

Date: 1964
Description: Victoria Gray, Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) candidate, speaks at an MFDP meeting. In the background a man stand in front of an empty stage. ...
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Frame 53: Woman in Hat

Date: 1964
Description: A woman wearing a knit cap stands in front of a microphone. The badge on her chest identifies her as an MFDP member from Hinds County. Three men behind her...

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