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Cecil J. Williams

1937–

United States

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Cecil J. Williams (born November 26, 1937) is an American photographer, publisher, author and inventor who is best known for his photographs documenting the civil rights movement in South Carolina. He began his career at an early age, photographing wedding and family parties. He studied art at Claflin University, while also being a photographer for the university.

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