One gelatin silver print or original vintage photographic reproduction from the archives of the Star Tribune depicting Jefferson Thomas after school on the sidewalk leaving Little Rock Central High School while glancing over at police officers before crossing the street. Jefferson Thomas was one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of nine African-American students who were the first black students ever to attend classes and desegregate the High School. The world watched as they braved constant intimidation and threats from those who opposed desegregation of the formerly all-white high school. Provenance: From the archives of the Star Tribune, established over 150 years ago, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The copyrights for these images remains solely with the Star Tribune or with the issuing agency or photographer. The prints are available as a collectible item only and may not be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written consent from the copyright holder. Sheet; Height: 7 1/2 in x width: 10 in.