Deputies Evict Demonstrators--Fulton County deputy sheriffs encircle young demonstrators at College Park's Eva Thomas school Friday afternoon after a superior court judge ordered the cleared. The youngsters, protesting shutdown of the all-black high school, were led or pulled from the gymnasium after a two-day sit-in. The school was closed as part of a desegregation plan by the Fulton County School Board to comply with federal desegregation guidelines.
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Deputies Evict Demonstrators--Fulton County deputy sheriffs encircle young demonstrators at College Park's Eva Thomas school Friday afternoon after a superior court judge ordered the cleared. The youngsters, protesting shutdown of the all-black high school, were led or pulled from the gymnasium after a two-day sit-in. The school was closed as part of a desegregation plan by the Fulton County School Board to comply with federal desegregation guidelines.

Associated Press · [ca. August 1969]

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Demonstrations - Misc. - U.S.

🔒
Order museum-quality prints

Sign in to order prints, canvas, and more of this work. Browsing and full-resolution downloads stay free.