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Myles Horton Testifying

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Myles Horton testifying during a hearing for the Highlander Folk School investigation in Grundy County.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Highlander Research and Education Center records, 1917-2017
Call Number PH 4260.73

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012PPE
Legacy ID
WHi 50481

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Vera McCampbell Testifying

Vera McCampbell Testifying

Vera McCampbell, former teacher in Grundy County, who came to the mountains with May Justus before Highlander Folk School was started in 1932, testifying during the Highlander investigation.

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Sheriff Padlocking Highlander Folk School

Sheriff Padlocking Highlander Folk School

1958

Myles Horton watching as the local sheriff puts a padlock on Highlander Folk School, following a trial in which Highlander was accused of propagating Communism.

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Myles Horton

Myles Horton

Portrait of Myles Horton, cofounder of the Highlander Folk School.

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Outdoor Meeting at Highlander Folk School

Outdoor Meeting at Highlander Folk School

Four people have an informal meeting outdoors at Highlander School. Three of them are seated on the grass and one is seated on a chair. Myles Horton on the far right.

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Myles Horton with Thorsten Horton

Myles Horton with Thorsten Horton

Myles Horton with his son, Thorsten Horton, in a pile of leaves at Highlander Folk School.

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Eleanor Roosevelt with Myles Horton and May Justus

Eleanor Roosevelt with Myles Horton and May Justus

1957

Eleanor Roosevelt, standing, with Myles Horton, and May Justus at the 25th anniversary of Highlander Folk School.

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