Directly above is the shorter version of this video. Below is the longer version.
Jacob Lawrence, The Migration Series, 1940-41, 60 panels, tempera on hardboard (even numbers at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, odd numbers at the Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.). Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
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The Migration Series at the Phillips Collection
The Migration Series at The Museum of Modern Art
A finding guide for images related to the Great Migration at the Library of Congress
A finding guide for primary documents related to the Great Migration at the Library of Congress
Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:
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