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The University of Mississippi campus when James Meredith tried to register as the first black student there

Danny Lyon

Artwork Details

The University of Mississippi campus when James Meredith tried to register as the first black student there
1962
Danny Lyon
gelatin silver print
11 x 14 in. (27.94 x 35.56 cm)
Gift of Thomas Wilson '79 and Jill Garling '80
2016/2.452

Description

Physical Description:

A black and white photograph of a man wearing a military or police helmet and button-up tee shirt with a patch on the shoulder, with his arms crossed, looking to the viewer’s right. A crowd of people is in the background.

Usage Rights:

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