Farmer was a Civil rights leader (1920–1999) who, amongst other things, initiated the 1961 Freedom Ride, an organized act that led to the desegregation of interstate transportation; Meredith was a Civil rights icon (born 1933) who gained worldwide attention in 1962 when, after a public political struggle between JFK and segreationist Governor Ross Barnett, he became the first black student admitted to the University of Mississippi. Two 8 x 10 photos, glossy and satin-finish, one featuring James Farmer exiting a building, signed in black felt tip, and the other showing Meredith seated at his desk, signed in black felt tip, “James H. Meredith, 8 Aug 97.” In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy appearance to Farmer’s image. RRAuction COA.
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