Chattanooga News-Free Press
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Series of News-Free Press photographs found in a Chattanooga News Free Press Company envelope labeled "Segregation--1959-60." The images date stamped July 22, 1960 are related to the court proceedings held before Judge Darr regarding the summary judgment requests for the pending desegregation case against Chattanooga public schools. The image date stamped February 24, 1960 is related to the clashes among integration protesters and counter protesters that occurred downtown. a) Photograph of a middle aged man wearing a dark suit is walking on the front steps of the Hamilton County courthouse. He has short, grey hair and is wearing eyeglasses. He holds a piece of paper in his hand. "Delmont Wilson" and "July 22, 1960" stamped on the back. b) Photograph of a middle aged African American man wearing a dark suit is walking up the steps of the Hamilton County courthouse. He has short hair, a moustache, and is wearing large, dark eyeglasses. He holds a folder against his hip. He is identified on the back as Reverend Doyan Williams. "Bill Truer" and "July 22, 1960" stamped on back. c) Photograph of a young middle aged man wearing a dark suit is walking up the steps of the Hamilton County courthouse. He has short dark hair and is wearing wire-rimmed glasses. He is identified on the back as Dr. Nolan Estes. "Bill Turer" and "July 22, 1960" stamped on the back. d) Photograph of a middle aged African American man wearing a medium colored suit and striped tie is walking...
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