Photographs, 1965-1981.

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Photographs, 1965-1981.

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The collection of about 7500 glossy 8 x 10 photographs is made up of images of both national and international political and social events. LNS photographers shot anti-war and civil rights demostrations, the labor and women's liberation movements, the Black Panthers, housing, transportation, and education. International images include Vietnam, South Africa, Cuba, Zimbabwe, Ireland, and China. Because many of the photographs are individually copyrighted, they are available only for research purposes.

8 linear feet.

Churchill County Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7583971

Churchill County Museum

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