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Zilphia Horton Singing on Picket Line
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Zilphia Horton playing an accordion and singing on a picket line. A group of men and women sit in chairs in front of a tent. Sign on left reads, "Peaceful Picketing for Our Rights." Bill Elkuss, third from right, seated; Mary Elkuss, fourth from right, seated.
Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Highlander Research and Education Center records, 1917-2017 |
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| Call Number | PH 4260.1009 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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