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The Colored Sacred Harp
- Written by
- Jackson, Judge, American, 1883 - 1958
- Printed by
- Paragon Press, American
- Date
- 1973
- On ViewCulture/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
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.193
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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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
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.54.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- public domain
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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 ViewCommunity/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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
- 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
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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)
- 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
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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)
- 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