Police at City Hall

June 10, 2020
Knoxville Policemen, circa 1877, including two African American officers: James Mason is third from left (standing) and was known to be a former slave. The other officer, third from right (seated) is unknown. (McClung Historical Collection)
Knoxville Policemen, circa 1877, including two African American officers: James Mason is third from left (standing) and was known to be a former slave. The other officer, third from right (seated) is unknown. (McClung Historical Collection)

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