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Images Cited
1967 Portrait. Catherine Pope. Photo.
ABC News. Senator George McGovern with Coretta Scott King. “George McGovern through the Years. ABC News. 17 Oct. 2012. Web. 12 Dec. 2012.
A photo of Catherine during the swimsuit portion of the contest. Catherine Pope. Photo.
Black Panthers leaving an Omaha police station after a 1969 riot. “Violence Plagues Ghetto for 3rd Night.” 1969. Douglas County Historical Society.
Catherine and her father at her graduation. Catherine Pope. Photo.
Catherine at a formal ceremony. Omaha World Herald 7 Feb. 1970, 18. Web. 29 June 2012.
Catherine Pope with other Miss Nebraska contestants during interviews. Catherine Pope. Photo.
Catherine posing after a dance show. Catherine Pope. Photo.
Catherine taking part in a “Style Show.” Omaha World Herald 14 Apr. 1969, 13. Web. 29 June 2012.
Catherine wins Miss Omaha title. Omaha World Herald 11 Apr. 1969, 1. Web. 29 June 2012.
Catherine with her Miss Omaha trophy. Catherine Pope. Photo.
Catherine working as a speech and language pathologist. Catherine Pope. Photo.
Catherine writing thank you notes to her supporters. Omaha World Herald 18 June 1969, 6. Web. 29 June 2012.
“Harriet Tubman Village School dedicates new library.” 2002. La Presna Sand Diego. Web. 27 Nov. 2012.
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Neighborhood children inspect burnt business. “Violence Plagues Ghetto for 3rd Night.” 1969. Douglas County Historical Society.
Omaha Round Up Saddle Club. Omaha World Herald 20 Jul. 1969, 40. Web. 29 June 2012.
Onlookers supporting students who are being arrested. Omaha World Herald 11 Nov. 1969, 4. Web. 29 June 2012.
Photos of Catherine from modeling job. Catherine Pope. Photo.
Portrait of Catherine. Unknown origin.
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President Obama visiting with students. “8 Ways Education Could Change During the Next Four Years.” edudemic. 11 Nov. 2012.
San Diego Unified School District logo. San Diego Unified School District. Web. 27 Nov. 2012.
Six youths being arrested on suspicion of looting. “Looting, Burning Shatter Peace on Near North Side.” 1969. Douglas County Historical Society.
Students escorted out and arrested following sit-in. UNO Alum. UNO Alumni Association Archives. Web. 29 June 2012.
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UNO student demonstrations at the speech of pro-segregation presidential candidate. 4 Mar. 1968. Douglas County Historical Society.
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