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Clay County Welfare Office
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View down sidewalk of the Clay County welfare office. The caption on the back of the image reports that African-Americans who received welfare were treated poorly and that "in Tibbee have to work in the field of the agent to get a check."
1965
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Group Outside Clay County Courthouse
1965
Two men and a woman stand outside the entrance to the Clay County Courthouse. To the right of the doorway is a sign that reads "Fallout Shelter." The caption on the back of the image reports that "...
Abandond Schoolhouse
1965
The school used for African-American children in the western half of Clay County until 1960, pictured 5 years after it closed.
Civil Rights Workers Talking to Woman
1965
A woman and a man stand and talk to a seated woman. The standing woman is showing her papers. In the background, a man sits on a sofa talking to a child seated on his lap. "MFDP (Mississippi Freedo...
Man Standing Next to Sign
1965
A man stands next to a sign with one hand resting on his hip. The sign next to him says, "I am regist[..] are you[...]." The image was taken inside the White Station Freedom House, used by civil ri...
Man Driving Team of Mules Pulling Wagon
1965
A man is seated on a wagon pulled by mules. The image caption reports that "mules are still used by many farmers as transportation. Occasionally you see a wagon in town."
Pheba Freedom House
1965
Front view of the Pheba Freedom House, used by civil rights workers. Along the walls and doors, bullet holes have been highlighted with circles.
