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September 22, 2007

Nooses under "the white tree"

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Virgil Jones, Robert Jones, Thomas Jones, and Joseph Riley, arrested for disturbing the peace for expressing discontentment with their employers. July 31, 1908, Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky.

Visit Without Sanctuary for more nooses under more white trees.

Posted by ray at September 22, 2007 1:59 PM |
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I think that book is related to the Without Sanctuary collection. I know the photo you're talking about, I saw it reprinted when that book came out, and the grin on the girls face is grotesque and haunting.

Posted by: Ray at September 23, 2007 6:55 PM

Terrif point-to, Ray. Thanks. It's a 'sit awhile and explore' site now.

Posted by: Darkneuro at September 24, 2007 6:06 PM

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