Police Chief Gene Smith (R) watches as firemen use hose to push back crowd protesting integration of Central High School. Flag carrying marchers massed at the State Capitol then proceeded to Central.
Unidentified Photographer
Details
Title
Police Chief Gene Smith (R) watches as firemen use hose to push back crowd protesting integration of Central High School. Flag carrying marchers massed at the State Capitol then proceeded to Central.
Artist/Maker
Unidentified Photographer
Date
1959
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
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Credit
Gift of Dr. Joe B. Massey
Accession #
2017.227
On View
Currently not on view
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