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Myles Horton Inspecting Broken Window

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Myles Horton inspecting a group of broken windows at Highlander Folk School.

Creator:
Horton, Thorsten

Publication Information

Creator Horton, Thorsten

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Highlander Research and Education Center records, 1917-2017
Call Number PH 4260.1540

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012PUQ
Legacy ID
WHi 52768

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