Signpost to Freedom: The 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott

Photo Gallery:

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The vibrant culture and political life of Baton Rouge’s African American community during the 1950s.

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Dancing

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Children in lines

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Late UDL

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Revivals

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Small church group

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Eastern Star Parade

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Elegant dinner party

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Fraternity wives

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Limbo!

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Masons

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Veterans holding a food drive.

gallery 1 © 2004 The Ernest Richie Collection

gallery 2 © 2004 The LSU Special Collections

gallery 3 © 2004 The Willie Harris Collection

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