Freedom in the Air: A Documentary on Albany, Georgia, 1962
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Released in 1962, this album gave voice to local civil rights leaders and demonstrators in their struggle to desegregate Albany, Georgia. African Americans in Albany had begun to challenge segregation policies in 1961. Though momentum waned when large numbers of marchers and demonstrators were jailed, Albany's African-American community continued to challenge -- and eventually change -- local segregation laws.
Released in 1962, this album gave voice to local civil rights leaders and demonstrators in their struggle to desegregate Albany, Georgia. African Americans in Albany had begun to challenge segregation policies in 1961. Though momentum waned when large numbers of marchers and demonstrators were jailed, Albany's African-American community continued to challenge -- and eventually change -- local segregation laws.
Artifact
Record cover
Date Made
1962
Subject Date
1961-1962
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2002.181.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 12.25 in
Width: 12.25 in
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