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Hat with SNCC pins
Photograph of a hat with SNCC pins on it
Pete Seeger performing at the Freedom School Convention
109. To the right of Pete Seeger's back, Gwen Clark in checked dress, then Artie Sims. Behind Clark are Richard Swanson, Elinor Tideman, Andy Schiffrin, Sue Schrader. Sam Brown, tall in white shirt with sun glasses. In front of Brown are Johnny R.…
Carolyn Thompson and Gwen Thompson
Carolyn Thompson (L) and Gwen Thompson (R) in Meridian, Mississippi
Class at Meridian Freedom School
Classes in the Meridian Freedom School were often arranged in circles, promoting new teaching methods and student interaction.
Pat Thompson Making Prints
Art classes were important and popular in the Freedom Schools since these opportunities were not available to the students in the segregated schools.
Gwen Thompson and Susan Schrader taking a walk
Gwen Thompson (R) and Susan Schrader (L) taking a walk in Meridian, Miss.
Mrs. Polly Heidelberg
Photo of Mrs. Polly Heidelberg
Mrs. Polly Heidelberg organized housing, usually with people living in the community, for the volunteers during their stay as well as community provided food for the school itself.
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Mrs. Polly Heidelberg organized housing, usually with people living in the community, for the volunteers during their stay as well as community provided food for the school itself.
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Lelia Jean Waterhouse and Sharon Scott
Lelia Jean Waterhouse (L) holding QC notebook and Sharon Scott (R). The books in the background were donated by the school volunteers.
Description from Mark Levy
Description from Mark Levy
Children in Meridian
A girl and boy from Meridian, Mississippi
Participants at Mississippi Freedom School Convention
Two women singing and clapping at the Mississippi Freedom School Convention