File:August wilson.jpg

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Description	August Wilson Photographer - unknown
Source	Copy found at Artist's Network of Refuse & Resist
Article	August Wilson
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Replaceable?	The subject of the photo died in 2005, therefore a new free image of the subject cannot be created. Should a 'free' image of tue subject taken during his lifetime exist then this image should be replaced.
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