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  • The Colored Sacred Harp

    Written by
    Jackson, Judge, American, 1883 - 1958
    Printed by
    Paragon Press, American
    Date
    1973
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper , cardboard , synthetic fiber (binding)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Closed): 6 5/16 × 9 3/16 × 9/16 in. (16 × 23.3 × 1.4 cm)
    H x W x D (Open): 6 5/16 × 18 7/16 × 9/16 in. (16 × 46.8 × 1.4 cm)
    Description
    A hardback copy of The Colored Sacred Harp, by J. Jackson. Front and back cover are light blue. Front cover reads [THE COLORED SACRED HARP/by/J. JACKSON/Author and Publisher/Ozark, Alabama] in gold type, various font sizes. Handwritten notes on first interior page, in pencil in top right corner, reading [11597/U-Mus] and [1st Revising/Edition/1973/150.00]. Interior pages, 96 total, including title pages, and "Contents" on last page, are off-white with black type, containing mostly musical staff lines. Nothing on back cover.
    Place made
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    hardcover books
    Topic
    American South
    Caricature and cartoons
    Folklife
    Music
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.193
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a6b83ffe-e521-4de0-9d66-d760e83068d3
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    Some Glimpses of Alabama State

    Created by
    Alabama State University, American, founded 1867
    Date
    August 1937
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm)
    Description
    The yearbook for Alabama State's class of 1937. The yearbook consists of black ink on white paper, and is filled with black-and-white photographs. The yearbook has fifteen pages.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place made
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    yearbooks
    Topic
    Caricature and cartoons
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.54.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ad4f7f83-de87-4c5f-9ff8-e1f45230a088
  • Dues card for Martin Luther King Jr.'s Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity membership

    Created by
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Subject of
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Date
    1952-1968
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    ink and graphite on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/16 × 5 in. (7.8 × 12.7 cm)
    Description
    An index card of dues paid by Martin Luther King Jr.'s to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The card is yellow with black typed text and handwritten inscriptions. Printed at top center underneath Dr. King’s name is [RECORD OF GRAND TAXES PAID]. The card features the dates of dues payments, starting in 1952 and ending in 1963. This information is recorded on the left side of the card. Handwritten in pencil at the center of the card is [Omega / April 4, 1968 / 7 p.m.] Typed at center is [DECEASED APRIL 4, 1968]. Handwritten in red marker at the bottom right of the card is [OMEGA]. Additional information on the card includes what chapter Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. belonged to, an address, and dates of milestones Dr. King reached with Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
    Place depicted
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    membership cards
    Topic
    Education
    Finance
    Fraternities
    Men
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
    Object number
    2015.112.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e9331827-0dff-49c9-9d8e-b0353d757243
  • Massed Demonstrators, Selma to Montgomery March, St Jude Catholic Church

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    City of St. Jude, American, founded 1934
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5814pixels × 3911pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of a group of people holding signs and American flags in front of St. Jude Catholic Church. The image is taken from behind the crowd, facing toward the Church. The signs state, [WE SHALL / OVER COME], [WE SHALL / OVER / COME], and [CALIFORNIA / DELEGATION / FOR FREEDOM / NOW!].
    Place depicted
    2048 W Fairview Ave, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Photography
    Religion
    Resistance
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.40
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd512989a7d-5525-40a8-91c3-b684b99ee1b0
  • Episcopalian Clergy, Selma to Montgomery March

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    City of St. Jude, American, founded 1934
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3942pixels × 5977pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of clergy holding four signs. Only the men's heads can be seen. The signs read, from left to right, [GOD / IS / COLOR / BLIND], [FATHER / FORGIVE], [I AM THE ViNE / YOU THE BrANCHEeS], and [EPISC [rest in unseen] / DIOCES [rest in unseen] / CLER [rest in unseen] / AND / LAIT [rest in unseen]]. St. Jude Catholic Church can be seen in the background.
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Communities
    Photography
    Preaching
    Race relations
    Religion
    Resistance
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.41
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a7f8fd99-2fc2-4a3a-8ad1-d2458d01259f
  • Loveless School

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Loveless School, American, 1923 - 1998
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3898pixels × 5843pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of children looking out windows at the Loveless Elementary School. Children are leaning out the three windows above the pediment with the sign of the brick building stating [LOVELESS SCHOOL].
    Place depicted
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Children
    Civil rights
    Education
    Photography
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.81
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e7fa7165-47f0-403c-a2c0-fd42c2846a1f
  • Students Watching Marchers from the Sidewalk

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Loveless School, American, 1923 - 1998
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3899pixels × 5838pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of children holding school books, standing on a sidewalk in front of a school. The children are all different ages, boys wearing pants and girls wearing skirts. Boys are standing on the left and girls on the right. A few of the children are waving.
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Children
    Civil rights
    Education
    Photography
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.82
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e4791936-8cf3-4473-a0a4-cdc68acfd7ca
  • Rev. Dominic Orsini, Rev. Arthur Matott, and Sister Mary Leoline Entering Montgomery

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Rev. Orsini, Dominic T., American, 1925 - 2006
    Sister Leoline, Mary, American, 1927 - 2006
    Reverend Arthur Matott, American, 1922 - 2010
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 4667pixels × 3119pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of Reverend Dominic Orsini, Reverend Arthur Matott, and Sister Mary Leoline leading marchers holding flags. All three are wearing clerical collars and robes with vests over their clothes. Reverend Orsini is wearing a cross on a necklace and has an eye patch over his right eye. Reverend Matott is looking to the right and has his arm raised. He is holding his coat over his right arm. Sister Mary also has her arm raised and is wearing a nun's habit. Men and women can be seen behind holding flags including American flags. A large building can be seen in the background with the sign [Jefferson / HOTEL].
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Communities
    Freedom
    Photography
    Race relations
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Resistance
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.83
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd597af17c4-c3a1-454b-baf6-d20021605211
  • Rev. Dominic Orsini, Rev. Arthur Matott, and Sister Mary Leoline Entering Montgomery

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Rev. Orsini, Dominic T., American, 1925 - 2006
    Sister Leoline, Mary, American, 1927 - 2006
    Reverend Arthur Matott, American, 1922 - 2010
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3930pixels × 5844pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of Reverend Dominic Orsini, Reverend Arthur Matott, and Sister Mary Leoline leading marchers holding flags. All three are wearing clerical collars and robes with vests over their clothes and looking to the right of the image. Reverend Orsini is wearing a cross on a necklace and has an eye patch over his right eye. An unidentified man can be seen over Reverend Orsisni's right shoulder wearing a fedora and sunglasses. Reverend Matott is holding his coat over his right arm. Sister Mary is wearing a nun's habit. Men and women can be seen behind holding flags including American flags.
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Photography
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Resistance
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.84
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd538ebfc5c-5763-4344-ae95-e2ed55329cc3
  • Canadian Clergy Entering Montgomery, Selma to Montgomery March

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Belafonte, Harry Jr., American, born 1927
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3864pixels × 5929pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of two members of the Canadian Clergy holding up a sign with Harry Belafonte in the background. The sign states [CANADA / TOO!]. Both men are wearing clerical collars, the man on the left is wearing a light colored zipped up jacket and the man on the right is wearing a fedora. Belafonte is shown behind the poster smiling and looking to the left of the image. Additional men and women can be seen marching behind.
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Actors
    Civil rights
    Photography
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Resistance
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.85
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd556f12ad1-179e-4206-abc4-464db931acc9
  • Hostile Residents

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3888pixels × 5706pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of a man and a woman making faces out of a brick building window. The woman on the left has her hand spread in front of her nose. The man has his hand closed with his thumb on his nose. The bottom of the window has a floral and vine design with a crest in the middle.
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Hate crimes
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.86
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c7bcf5c5-b8cc-4239-af96-9e5ea02d933c
  • Jim Letherer Resting at the Conclusion of the Selma to Montgomery March

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Letherer, Jim, American, 1933 - 2001
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5860pixels × 3912pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of Jim Letherer resting on a folding chair surrounded by men standing and sitting. Letherer has his head down resting his arms on his leg. His crutches are lying on the ground in front of him. He has a lit cigarette in his left hand. The man in front of him is wearing a suit and tie, vest, and carrying an American flag, paper bag, and umbrella.
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Freedom
    Photography
    Race relations
    Resistance
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.87
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dc3ffd66-bc06-43e9-b6ae-1449ae612c42
  • James Forman and Joan Baez Talking with Police

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Forman, James, American, 1928 - 2005
    Baez, Joan, American, born 1941
    Montgomery Police Department, American, founded 1820
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 4004pixels × 5864pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of James Forman and Joan Baez in discussion with the Montgomery Police. Two policemen are seen from the side, wearing uniforms and helmets, looking toward Forman and Baez. Forman stands in the center of the image, wearing a jean jacket and overalls. An unidentified man can be seen looking at Forman from behind on the left. Baez is shown in profile on the right edge of the image.
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Communication
    Military
    Photography
    Race relations
    Resistance
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.88
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a1edbda2-2856-47a3-8b7f-e5686043224d
  • Marchers Approaching the Alabama State Capitol

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Montgomery Police Department, American, founded 1820
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5725pixels × 3906pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of marchers walking toward the Alabama State Capitol. Marchers are seen from behind and are carrying signs and American flags. There is a large gap in front of the marchers and the capitol steps where cars are parked and a large police force is waiting. A traffic light is seen in the center of the image hanging above the marchers.
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Government
    Photography
    Political organizations
    Resistance
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.89
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53da7c7e0-32a6-424e-8ad4-257c05ce46ef
  • Military Police and State Troopers Guarding the Alabama State Capitol

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Military Police Corps, American, founded 1941
    Alabama Highway Patrol, founded 1936
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3912pixels × 5958pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of the Military Police and Alabama Highway Patrol standing in front of the Alabama State Capitol. In the forefront of the image stands an Alabama Highway Patrolman looking toward the right, one hand resting on his gun and the other holding the strap across his chest. On the left of the image, a Military Policeman is featured mid-stride walking toward the left. A line of Patrolman are seen standing on the landing of the capitol steps. All are in full uniform and white helmets.
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Government
    Justice
    Photography
    Political organizations
    Resistance
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.90
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d451c9aa-dace-4971-a4b1-89b9c1a690c8
  • Marchers Assembled in Front of the Alabama State Capitol

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Letherer, Jim, American, 1933 - 2001
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3888pixels × 5975pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of Marchers holding flags in front of the Alabama State Capitol. The picture is taken from behind the crowd. The row directly in front of the camera are wearing vests and holding up American flags. Jim Letherer can be seen walking in front of this row. The crowd continues to the steps of the capitol.
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Freedom
    Government
    Photography
    Political organizations
    Resistance
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.91
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55a769c78-8ac2-433e-acb1-2c01ac048843
  • Peter, Paul, and Mary Singing with Harry Belafonte, Oscar Brand, and Joan Baez

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Belafonte, Harry Jr., American, born 1927
    Baez, Joan, American, born 1941
    Travers, Mary, American, 1936 - 2009
    Brand, Oscar, American, 1920 - 2016
    Bibb, Leon, American, born 1922
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3888pixels × 5838pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of Mary Travers, Harry Belafonte, Leon Bibb, Joan Baez, and Oscar Brand singing into microphones. Travers' face is covered by the microphone. Baez is playing a guitar. Brand stands on the end with his sleeves rolled up. An American flag is flying in the background.
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Actors
    Civil rights
    Folk (Music)
    Freedom
    Mass media
    Photography
    Race relations
    Resistance
    Singers (Musicians)
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.92
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cbeccbee-6f82-4c7f-9d93-59e41dfd6414
  • Marchers Celebrating in Unity

    Photograph by
    Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
    Created by
    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1965
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6037pixels × 3924pixels
    Description
    A black-and-white digital image of two men holding up an American flag and holding hands. The man on the left is wearing a suit while the man on the right is wearing a plaid button-up top and a wristwatch. Both men have their mouths open singing. Men and women can be seen behind into the distance.
    Place captured
    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Selma to Montgomery Marches
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Freedom
    Photography
    Race relations
    Resistance
    U.S. 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
    2015.129.93
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of James Karales
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57d21b98c-44c4-416c-b426-8a1a79bf22fd
  • Letter to Roberta Tate from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Written by
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Received by
    Tate, Roberta M., American, 1912 - 2011
    Signed by
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Date
    October 23, 1958
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Caption
    This letter was sent as a thank you for a condolence message sent by Roberta Tate to Dr. King "in connection with the unfortunate incident he experienced in New York." The incident refers to the September 20, 1958 attack on Dr. King in Harlem, New York. While signing copies of his book, Stride Toward Freedom, Izola Curry stabbed Dr. King in the chest with a letter opener. She believed that Dr. King was conspiring against her with communists. Doctors were able to save Dr. King's life after hours of surgery.
    Description
    Typewritten letter from Martin Luther King Jr. to Roberta Tate. The letter is signed by King in blue ink and is dated October 23, 1958. The letterhead is printed in black at the top center, in a gothic font. The letter begins with "Dear Mrs. Tate: Thank you so much for the kind message / you sent to me in connection with the unfortunate incident I experienced in New York..." The back of the document is blank.
    Place made
    Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Correspondence
    Social reform
    U.S. History, 1953-1961
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jyl C. Woolfolk
    Object number
    2012.166.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50572eec0-7745-405a-b1da-5459a1c1f655
  • Letter to Roberta Tate from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Written by
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Received by
    Tate, Roberta M., American, 1912 - 2011
    Signed by
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Date
    December 24, 1958
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Caption
    Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story, published in 1958, is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic account of the 1955-56 Montgomery Bus Boycott.
    Description
    Typewritten letter from Martin Luther King Jr. to Roberta Tate. The letter is signed by King in black ink and is dated December 24, 1958. The letterhead is printed in black at the top in a gothic font. The letter begins with "Dear Miss Tate: This is just a note to acknowledge receipt of your very kind letter..." The back of the document is blank.
    Place made
    Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Correspondence
    Social reform
    U.S. History, 1953-1961
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jyl C. Woolfolk
    Object number
    2012.166.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57bd7fe82-2e27-4b1c-a113-0540191caa2d

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