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Adam Davis

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View across desk towards a man talking on a telephone and writing in a notebook. Caption reads: "Adam Davis, who is an insurance salesman, represents the growing Negro middle class."

Date Created:
June 28, 1967

Publication Information

Date Created
June 28, 1967

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Conditions For Use
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Rights Holder
Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012BFA
Legacy ID
WHi 129809

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