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Theatre pickets were picketed, June 26, 1963

 Item — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Photograph of two young white men in dark pants carrying picket signs outside a theater showing "Bye Bye Birdie" in St. Petersburg, Florida. The one on the left holds a sign that says "Keep our theaters white," while the one on the right holds a sign with the message "Forcing private business to accept Negroes is unconstitutional! Don't let it happen."

A newspaper clipping with the caption that ran below the photo when it was published is attached to the back.

Dates

  • Creation: June 26, 1963

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository

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