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August 2017 Archive

The University of Virginia Collection on the Events of August 11-13, 2017 in Charlottesville, VA

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signs

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I had planned to send out an email to staff about how I make signs, but then decided not to...

Making signs

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I used Helvetic template letters to make "NO H8" signs on red cardboard hearts sealed with clear…

Group of Nazi Militia

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Group of right wing militia heading to McIntire Park

Marchers heading to McIntire Park

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Marchers moving to McIntire after initial protest shut down.

Securing the park

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As the Alt Right were pushed out of the park, the National Guard moved forward in a major show of…

Police moving in to Emancipation Park

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This was the moment that police put on their gas masks and entered into Emancipation Park as the…

Mural on freedom of speech wall

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This mural appeared on the downtown mall's Freedom of Speech wall following the events on August 12,…

McIntire Street

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African American male watched man with confederate flag.