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Dorothy Foreman Cotton Oral History Interview
The oral history consists of eight digital files: 2011.174.40.1a, 2011.174.40.1b, 2011.174.40.1c, 2011.174.40.1d, 2011.174.40.1e, 2011.174.40.1f, 2011.174.40.1g, and 2011.174.40.1h.- Created by
- Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
- Interview of
- Foreman Cotton, Dorothy, American, born 1930
- Interviewed by
- Mosnier, Joseph Ph. D.
- Subject of
- Shaw University, American, founded 1865
- Virginia State University, American, founded 1882
- Dr. Daniel, Robert Prentiss, American, 1902 - 1968
- Cotton, George J., American
- Gillfield Baptist Church, American, founded 1797
- Rev. Dr. Walker, Wyatt Tee, American, 1929 - 2018
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
- Highlander Folk School, American
- Clark, Septima Poinsette, American, 1898 - 1987
- Jenkins, Esau, American, 1910 - 1972
- Citizenship Education Program, American, founded 1954
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- Duration: 02:12:39
- Type
- video recordings
- oral histories
- digital media - born digital
- Collection title
- Civil Rights History Project
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Place collected
- Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Petersburg, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- July 25, 2011
- Description
- The oral history consists of eight digital files: 2011.174.40.1a, 2011.174.40.1b, 2011.174.40.1c, 2011.174.40.1d, 2011.174.40.1e, 2011.174.40.1f, 2011.174.40.1g, and 2011.174.40.1h.
- Dorothy Foreman Cotton discusses growing up in rural North Carolina, attending Shaw University and Virginia State College, working as a housekeeper for the president of these colleges, Dr. Robert Prentiss Daniel, and meeting her husband, George Cotton. She discusses attending the Gillfield Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia, working with pastor Wyatt Tee Walker on organizing civil rights protests and meetings, and meeting Martin Luther King, Jr. She moved to Atlanta to assist Walker in his work with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, where she became Director of Education for the organization. At the Highlander Folk School, she met Septima Clark and Esau Jenkins and led the Citizenship Education Program. She also discusses the impact of King's assassination on the movement and the philosophy of nonviolence.
- LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0040
- Topic
- Activism
- American South
- Associations and institutions
- Civil rights
- Education
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Labor
- Religion
- Social reform
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in partnership with the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
- Object number
- 2011.174.40.1a-h
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
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Letter to Louis Tate from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Typewritten letter from Martin Luther King Jr. to Louis Tate. The letter is signed by King in blue ink. The letter is written on SCLS letterhead and dated February 12, 1964. The letterhead is printed in black at the top. The letter begins "This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of recent date inviting me to speak in Paterson under the auspices of the Trustee Board of St....- Written by
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Received by
- Louis Tate, American, 1911 - 1964
- Subject of
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
- Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
- Rev. Dr. Walker, Wyatt Tee, American, 1929 - 2018
- Signed by
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 7/16 in. (27.9 x 21.4 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Place used
- Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- February 12, 1964
- Description
- Typewritten letter from Martin Luther King Jr. to Louis Tate. The letter is signed by King in blue ink. The letter is written on SCLS letterhead and dated February 12, 1964. The letterhead is printed in black at the top. The letter begins "This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of recent date inviting me to speak in Paterson under the auspices of the Trustee Board of St. Augustine Presbyterian Church sometime in March or April..." The back of the document is blank.
- Topic
- Civil rights
- Correspondence
- Religious groups
- Social reform
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jyl C. Woolfolk
- Object number
- 2012.166.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker and Theresa Ann Walker Oral History Interview
The oral history consists of eight digital files: 2011.174.109.1a, 2011.174.109.1b, 2011.174.109.1c, 2011.174.109.1d, 2011.174.109.1e, 2011.174.109.1f, 2011.174.109.1g, and 2011.174.109.1h.- Created by
- Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
- Interview of
- Rev. Dr. Walker, Wyatt Tee, American, 1929 - 2018
- Walker, Theresa Ann E., American
- Interviewed by
- Cline, David P. Ph. D., American, born 1969
- Subject of
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- Duration: 01:42:12
- Type
- video recordings
- oral histories
- digital media - born digital
- Collection title
- Civil Rights History Project
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Place collected
- Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- July 9, 2014
- Description
- The oral history consists of eight digital files: 2011.174.109.1a, 2011.174.109.1b, 2011.174.109.1c, 2011.174.109.1d, 2011.174.109.1e, 2011.174.109.1f, 2011.174.109.1g, and 2011.174.109.1h.
- The Reverend Doctor Wyatt Tee Walker reflects on his involvement in the freedom movement, especially his work as Martin Luther King's chief of staff and as the Executive Director of the Southern Christian Leadership Council (SCLC) from 1960-1964. Towards the end of the interview, his wife, Theresa Ann Walker, joins him on camera to talk briefly about her experiences in the movement.
- LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0109
- Topic
- Activism
- American South
- Associations and institutions
- Civil rights
- Families
- Social reform
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in partnership with the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
- Object number
- 2011.174.109.1a-h
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
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Arrest of Wyatt "Tee" Walker
A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker and Martin Luther King, Jr. walking toward a Birmingham police car surrounded by policemen. Walker is featured mid-stride, facing the camera, walking forward wearing a dark suit, bowler hat, and badge on his jacket. King is walking behind Walker, on his right, wearing a dark suit and tie, looking at Walker....- Photograph by
- Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
- Created by
- Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
- Subject of
- Rev. Dr. Walker, Wyatt Tee, American, 1929 - 2018
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Birmingham Police Department, founded 1871
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3077pixels × 4530pixels
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Place captured
- Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1962
- Description
- A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker and Martin Luther King, Jr. walking toward a Birmingham police car surrounded by policemen. Walker is featured mid-stride, facing the camera, walking forward wearing a dark suit, bowler hat, and badge on his jacket. King is walking behind Walker, on his right, wearing a dark suit and tie, looking at Walker. A group of policemen stand on Walker's left, including one officer ushering in a man and women into the police car. The policeman's hand is gripping the back of the man's pants. Another police officer is bending over into the open back car door of the police vehicle. Men and women can be seen walking around the central policemen.
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Law
- Photography
- Resistance
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
- Object number
- 2015.129.29
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Estate of James Karales
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Conferring with Wyatt "Tee" Walker
A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker in discussion on a sidewalk in front of a large building. On the left of the image, Walker is facing King, with his back toward the viewer. King is facing Walker and the viewer, wearing a lighter colored suit and badge on his jacket....- Photograph by
- Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
- Created by
- Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
- Subject of
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Rev. Dr. Walker, Wyatt Tee, American, 1929 - 2018
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2966pixels × 3757pixels
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Place captured
- Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1962
- Description
- A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker in discussion on a sidewalk in front of a large building. On the left of the image, Walker is facing King, with his back toward the viewer. King is facing Walker and the viewer, wearing a lighter colored suit and badge on his jacket. A group of five men stand on the sidewalk looking toward King and Walker. The man in the forefront of the image is leaning against a telephone pole wearing a black t-shirt and plaid flat cap. A large sign can be seen in the background of the image stating [Citizens / FEDERAL / SAVINGS].
- Topic
- Civil rights
- Communication
- Photography
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
- Object number
- 2015.129.30
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Estate of James Karales
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Rosa Parks and Other Civil Rights Leaders, Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
A black-and-white digital image Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, Rosa Parks, Reverend C. T. Vivian, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and two additional men standing on the stage at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. The lectern can be seen on the left of the image with another two microphones standing beside. All the men are wearing suits and ties while Parks wears a skirt suit with matching pillbox hat....- Photograph by
- Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
- Created by
- Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
- Subject of
- Rosa Parks, American, 1913 - 2005
- Rev. Vivian, C. T., American, born 1924
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Rev. Dr. Walker, Wyatt Tee, American, 1929 - 2018
- 16th Street Baptist Church, American, founded 1873
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3058pixels × 4187pixels
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Place depicted
- 1530 6th Ave N, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1963
- Description
- A black-and-white digital image Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, Rosa Parks, Reverend C. T. Vivian, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and two additional men standing on the stage at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. The lectern can be seen on the left of the image with another two microphones standing beside. All the men are wearing suits and ties while Parks wears a skirt suit with matching pillbox hat. Parks, Walker, and two men are standing in a cluster, while Parks holds a book. Vivian and King stand on the right clapping. Men and women can be seen seated in the pews behind. The pews and stage are in front of a large organ.
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Communities
- Oratory
- Photography
- Preaching
- Religion
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
- Object number
- 2015.129.38
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Estate of James Karales
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Singing "We Shall Overcome," Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
A black-and-white digital image Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker standing at the pulpit with his arms raised above his head. Men stand behind Walker crossing arms, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Reverend C. T. Vivian, and Andrew Young. Walker is featured on the left of the image at the lectern, surrounded by two additional microphones....- Photograph by
- Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
- Created by
- Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
- Subject of
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Rev. Dr. Walker, Wyatt Tee, American, 1929 - 2018
- Rev. Vivian, C. T., American, born 1924
- Young, Andrew Jackson, American, born 1932
- 16th Street Baptist Church, American, founded 1873
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3100pixels × 4635pixels
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Place depicted
- 1530 6th Ave N, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1963
- Description
- A black-and-white digital image Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker standing at the pulpit with his arms raised above his head. Men stand behind Walker crossing arms, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Reverend C. T. Vivian, and Andrew Young. Walker is featured on the left of the image at the lectern, surrounded by two additional microphones. All the men are wearing dark suits and ties with white badges pinned on their jackets. There are at least four rows of men stand behind. A large organ can be seen in the background of the image on the right.
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Communication
- Communities
- Photography
- Preaching
- Religion
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
- Object number
- 2015.129.39
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Estate of James Karales