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Role Playing in Class at Meridian Freedom School
Alfred Wright (in white T-shirt) role playing with fellow students in class. It was most likely Teacher-Student role play with the students performing both parts. It taught the students how to behave with "attitude" while staying within situational…
Roscoe Jones and Joyce Brown at the Mississippi Freedom School Convention
Roscoe Jones, Meridian (L) and Joyce Brown, McComb (R): Mississippi Student Union 1964 officers at Freedom School Statewide Convention, August 1964.
Both were around the ages 16-17 at this time and were active in demonstrations and student…
Both were around the ages 16-17 at this time and were active in demonstrations and student…
Major Gaddis (?)
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A. Phillip Randolph Speaking at the Mississippi Freedom School Convention
Phillip Randolph speaking at the Statewide Freedom School Convention in Meridian. He was the leader of the National Sleeping Car Porters Union.
Bob Moses Speaking at the Mississippi Freedom School Convention
Bob Moses -- Statewide Freedom School Convention in Meridian
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Participants at Mississippi Freedom School Convention
Two women singing and clapping at the Mississippi Freedom School Convention
Children in Meridian
A girl and boy from Meridian, Mississippi
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.
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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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Gwen Thompson and Susan Schrader taking a walk
Gwen Thompson (R) and Susan Schrader (L) taking a walk in Meridian, Miss.