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  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Photograph by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Type
    negatives
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of civil rights protesters in Greenville, Mississippi. The image features a line of men and women walking single file in two lines, while holding handmade protest signs, while a line of people face them, visible only in shadows. Just right of center, a woman in a light-colored coat and scarf holds a sign reading, [We REJECT / the / "GRADE / A- / YEAR" / PLAN]. Behind her are two men whose signs are only partially visible, followed by a woman carrying a sign stating, [GREENVILLE / DEMERIT / AWARD / POOR / HOUSING].
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Photography
    Segregation
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Leland, Miss. Looking from R. R. Water Tank 4-30-27

    Gelatin silver print of the 1927 Mississippi River flood
    Created by
    Unidentified
    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Leland, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April 30, 1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This is a pair of photographs pasted onto a scrapbook page. They depict the flooding of a residential area.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.22
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April 30, 1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This is a set of four images on one sheet of paper, itself pasted onto a scrapbook page. At top left: flooded trees and one-story house; at top right: flooded white house with two outbuildings; at bottom left: two flooded houses; at bottom right: flooded four-story building, possibly a factory.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Type
    negatives
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall. In the image, men and women form a picket line carrying homemade protest signs, while being watched by individuals just out of frame to the left. Just right of center, a man wearing a light-colored cap carries in his right hand a sign reading, [Gov. Johnson Prevents / Federal Aid To / MISSISSIPPI'S SCHOOLS].
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Type
    negatives
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a picket line outside Greenville City Hall. The image shows City Hall in the background and the backs of uniformed police officers and other men watching a picket line of protesters carrying signs. A marching band is between the protesters and City Hall. Individuals are visible on the steps of City Hall, facing the protesters and an American flag is visible before them.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    United States--History--1961-1969
    United States--Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Near Helm, Miss BR L 134-6 5-9-27

    Near Helm, Miss BR L 134-6 5-9-27

    Gelatin silver print of the 1927 Mississippi River flood
    Created by
    Unidentified
    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Helm, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    May 9, 1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This photo shows a stretch of track near Helm, Mississippi. The track, whether purposely or from rising floodwaters, has been raised off the ground. A man sits on the track.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.46
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Type
    negatives
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a picket line outside Greenville City Hall. The image shows a line of men and women marching while carrying homemade protest signs. In the center of the frame, a man carries a large sign reading, [11 YEARS / OF / ILLEGAL / SCHOOLS]. A uniformed police officer watches the protesters to the right of frame. City Hall is not visible in this image, but is behind the photographer.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    United States--History--1961-1969
    United States--Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • 3 Locomotives under Water 1 1/2 Miles East of Greenville

    3 Locomotives under Water 1 1/2 Miles East of Greenville

    Gelatin silver print of the 1927 Mississippi River flood
    Created by
    Unidentified
    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This photo shows several trains stranded in floodwater, as well as a warped track rising out of the water.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.43
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Leland, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This is a set of four images on one sheet of paper, itself pasted onto a scrapbook page. At top left: Leland, Miss. 4-25-27; at top right: Leland, Miss. 4-25-27; at bottom left: Leland, Miss. 4-25-27; at bottom right: Leland, Miss. 4-25-27.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.17
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Type
    negatives
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a picket line outside Greenville City Hall. The image shows City Hall in the background and the backs of uniformed police officers and other men watching a picket line of protesters carrying signs.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    United States--History--1961-1969
    United States--Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This is a set of four images on one sheet of paper, itself pasted onto a scrapbook page. At top left: 1 ½ mi. East of Greenville 5-11-27; at top right: Greenville 5-11-27; at bottom left: Greenville 5-11-27; at bottom right: Greenville 5-11-27.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Greenville, Miss. South from R. R. Water Tank 4-30-27

    Greenville, Miss. South from R. R. Water Tank 4-30-27

    Gelatin silver print of the 1927 Mississippi River flood
    Created by
    Unidentified
    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April 30, 1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This photo depicts the flooded town of Greenville, MS.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.28
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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  • Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This is a set of four images on one sheet of paper, itself pasted onto a scrapbook page. At top left: two flooded houses; at top right: several flooded houses; at bottom left: men walking on raised sidewalk over flooded street; at bottom right: flooded house with two cars.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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  • Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Burdette, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April 30 - May 1, 1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This is a set of four images on one sheet of paper, itself pasted onto a scrapbook page. At top left: Burdette, Miss. 5-1-27; at rop right: Choctaw, Miss. 4-30-27; at bottom left: Near Choctaw, Miss. 4-30-27; at bottom right: Burdette [illegible] Miss. [illegible]
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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  • Y. & M. V. R. R. Station Hampton 5-11-27

    Y. & M. V. R. R. Station Hampton 5-11-27

    Gelatin silver print of the 1927 Mississippi River flood
    Created by
    Unidentified
    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Hampton, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    May 11, 1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This photo depicts a flooded Hampton railway station.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.36
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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  • Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This is a set of four images on one sheet of paper, itself pasted onto a scrapbook page. At top left: flooded church; at top right: flooded two-story buidling with arches; at bottom left: flooded street with horse and wagon; at bottom right: flooded four story building.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Type
    negatives
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a picket line outside Greenville City Hall. The image, taken from a low angle, shows a line of men and women marching while carrying homemade protest signs. In the center of the frame, a man carries a large sign reading, [11 YEARS / OF / ILLEGAL / SCHOOLS]. A uniformed police officer watches the protesters from the left of frame. City Hall is not visible in this image, but is across the street.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
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  • Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Gelatin silver print of four 1927 Mississippi River flood images

    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Helm, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April - May 1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This is a set of four images on one sheet of paper, itself pasted onto a scrapbook page. At top left: Helm, Miss. 4-30-2; at top right: N. from Helm, Miss 4-30-27; at bottom left: Helm 5-9-27; at bottom right: Helm, Miss 4-30-27
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    Transportation
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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  • Street Leland, Miss. 4-30-27

    Street Leland, Miss. 4-30-27

    Gelatin silver print of the 1927 Mississippi River flood
    Created by
    Unidentified
    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Leland, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April 30, 1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This photo depicts a flooded street in Mississippi.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.26
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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  • Greenville, Miss. 4-30-27

    Greenville, Miss. 4-30-27

    Gelatin silver print of the 1927 Mississippi River flood
    Commissioned by
    Illinois Central Railroad, American, founded 1851
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 in. (20 x 25.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April 30, 1927
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of the 1927 flooding of the Mississippi River. This photo depicts a house with flood waters around it. The homeowner's car has been driven up the front steps to keep it dry.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Communities
    Great Migration
    Photography
    United States--History--1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.13.27
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1927 Illinois Central Railroad
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

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