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| This Search | Will Find |
|---|---|
| “Montgomery Bus Boycott” | Records that have the exact phrase Montgomery Bus Boycott |
| Albany OR Augusta +integration | Records with the word integration that also contain the words Albany and/or Augusta |
| King -Martin | Records with the name King but not the name Martin |
| “Freedom Rides” AND Carter | Records containing the phrase “Freedom Rides” and the name Carter |
| Selma AND (Lewis OR Williams) | Records containing the words Selma and Lewis or Selma and Williams |
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