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Photographic slide of the Poor People's Campaign
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Black Star, American, founded 1935
- Created by
- Rogers Color Laboratory Corp., American, 1964 - 1996
- Medium
- reversal film and cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W: 1 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (4.9 × 4.9 cm)
- Type
- color slides
- portraits
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- May 21, 1968 - June 23, 1968
- Caption
- This slide is part of a collection of 35mm slides encapsulating Robert Houston's full portfolio of images related to the Poor People's Campaign and the antipoverty protest camp on the National Mall. Known as "Resurrection City," the camp lasted for six weeks in the spring of 1968.
- Description
- This photographic slide depicts a man wearing a traditional Native American headdress. The headdress is made of red, white and blue feathers, with a beaded headband. He wears a light blue shirt with red and blue stripes and tan pants. He wears a decorative ceremonial apron of a red bird on a black field. The black apron is edged in yellow fringe. It is held around the waist by a wide decorated belt with two large silver disks in front. In front of him is a woman in a blue sweater carrying a white purse. Standing in profile to the viewer, she holds out her hands to a small child standing in front of her. The child, standing with his back to the viewer, wears a blue blazer and a blue and white hat. In the background are a group of people and a partially constructed A frame. The slide mount has text on the reverse that reads "processed by/ rogers color lab corp./ new york."
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Housing
- Local and regional
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Poverty
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.245.158
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Exhibition
- City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photographic slide of the Poor People's Campaign
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Commissioned by
- Black Star, American, founded 1935
- Created by
- Rogers Color Laboratory Corp., American, 1964 - 1996
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Medium
- reversal film and cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W: 1 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (4.9 × 4.9 cm)
- Type
- color slides
- portraits
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- May 21, 1968 - June 23, 1968
- Caption
- This slide is part of a collection of 35mm slides encapsulating Robert Houston's full portfolio of images related to the Poor People's Campaign and the antipoverty protest camp on the National Mall. Known as "Resurrection City," the camp lasted for six weeks in the spring of 1968.
- Description
- This photographic slide depicts a person wearing a yellow cloth head wrap. Shown from the chest upwards, the individual wears a grey button down shirt and a cloth apron strap around the neck. Wooden frames for temporary shelters are visible in the background. The slide mount has text that reads "processed by/ rogers color lab corp./ new york."
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Housing
- Local and regional
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Poverty
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.245.51
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Exhibition
- City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photographic slide of the Poor People's Campaign
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Created by
- Rogers Color Laboratory Corp., American, 1964 - 1996
- Commissioned by
- Black Star, American, founded 1935
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Medium
- reversal film and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W: 1 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (4.9 × 4.9 cm)
- Type
- color slides
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- May 21, 1968 - June 23, 1968
- Caption
- This slide is part of a collection of 35mm slides encapsulating Robert Houston's full portfolio of images related to the Poor People's Campaign and the antipoverty protest camp on the National Mall. Known as "Resurrection City," the camp lasted for six weeks in the spring of 1968.
- Description
- This photographic slide depicts a man sitting next to a woman holding a young child. The man is pictured in profile, seated to the right of frame, wearing a grey suit. He rests his elbows on his knees and holds a short cigarette between his fingers. Next to him, in center frame, is the woman, wearing a light colored top and blue jeans, her grey hair pulled back from her face. The child, wearing a long sleeve red shirt and blue and white patterned overalls, sits in the woman's lap holding a baby bottle. Behind them, the legs of a person seated on a platform are visible.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Families
- Housing
- Local and regional
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Poverty
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.245.61
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Exhibition
- City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photographic slide of the Poor People's Campaign
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Created by
- Rogers Color Laboratory Corp., American, 1964 - 1996
- Medium
- reversal film and cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W: 1 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (4.9 × 4.9 cm)
- Type
- color slides
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- May 13, 1968 - June 23, 1968
- Caption
- This slide is part of a collection of 35mm slides encapsulating Robert Houston's full portfolio of images related to the Poor People's Campaign and the antipoverty protest camp on the National Mall. Known as "Resurrection City," the camp lasted for six weeks in the spring of 1968.
- Description
- This color slide depicts a man cutting a seated man's hair in Resurrection City. In the foreground is a seated young man with a striped barber's cloth draped around his neck. He sits turned three-quarters away from the viewer. Standing in front of him is a man in a white tunic with front pockets. He has dark pants and a dark green cap. He holds a white comb in his left hand and has a black comb in his front pocket. His gaze is focused on the young man's hair. Watching them is a third man in a yellow and black striped shirt. Over the shirt he wears a striped cardigan sweater in shades of grey and yellow. He has a pink comb in his hair. Behind the men are other seated individuals getting their hair cut. Visible in the background are rows of A frame shelters under the trees. The slide mount has text on the reverse that reads "processed by/ rogers color lab corp. / new york."
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Barbershops
- Civil rights
- Hair
- Housing
- Local and regional
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Poverty
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.245.218
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Photographic slide of the Poor People's Campaign
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Black Star, American, founded 1935
- Medium
- reversal film and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W: 1 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (4.9 × 4.9 cm)
- Type
- color slides
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- May 21, 1968 - June 23, 1968
- Caption
- This slide is part of a collection of 35mm slides encapsulating Robert Houston's full portfolio of images related to the Poor People's Campaign and the antipoverty protest camp on the National Mall. Known as "Resurrection City," the camp lasted for six weeks in the spring of 1968.
- Description
- This color slide depicts people getting haircuts outside several A frame shelters. In the foreground is a seated young man, draped in a striped barber’s cloth. Another man stands in front of him, holding an electric razor in his right hand. His left hand rests on the young man's head. He wears a white barber’s smock, dark pants and a dark flat cap. Another individual is seated behind them, also draped in a barber's cloth. A man in a blue flat cap, sunglasses and white top stands next to him. Trees and A frame shelters are visible in the background. The slide mount has text on the reverse that reads "processed by/ rogers color lab corp. / new york."
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Barbershops
- Civil rights
- Hair
- Housing
- Local and regional
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Poverty
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.245.253
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
- See more items in
- 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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Pinback button for the BET's celebration of Barack Obama's Inauguration
- Created by
- BET Networks, American, founded 2001
- Subject of
- President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
- Medium
- plastic and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (8.9 x 6.4 cm)
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2009
- Description
- A rectangular pinback button from the festivities on the National Mall for the inauguration of Barack Obama. The button features a quote superimposed over an image of Obama. Additional text at the bottom of the button gives details about the celebration.
- Topic
- African American
- Local and regional
- Politics (Practical)
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Donated by Chris Usher
- Object number
- 2009.20
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Sweatshirt depicting the Million Man March
- Owned by
- Dorie Ann Ladner, American, born 1942
- Medium
- printing ink on cotton (fiber) and polyester
- Dimensions
- H x W: 27 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. (69.9 x 57.2 cm)
- Type
- sweat shirts
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1995
- Description
- An off-white sweatshirt with large black and white image on the front. The image features the United States Capitol's dome, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial in the background from left to right respectively. Behind the Capitol's dome is an American flag. Black outline text above the monuments reads: [MILLION MAN MARCH]. Along the bottom half of the image, in the foreground, are portraits of four men in various styles of clothing and dress. Along the bottom of the image is additional text, also in black outline: [ON WASHINGTON DC OCT.16]. At the nape of the neck is a tag of two columns of text. On the left is the size [L/ADULT] and on the right is the manufacturer information: [Made in U.S.A./90% Cotton/10% Polyester/ (illegible)].
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Clothing and dress
- Identity
- Local and regional
- Men
- Race discrimination
- Social reform
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dorie Ann Ladner
- Object number
- 2013.191
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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On the Pulse of Morning
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Printed by
- Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (27 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts the Million Man March crowd in front of the United States Capitol building.The crowd is densely packed and figures gaze in multiple directions. There is a raised platform in the foreground with a group of men standing on it; one is bent over looking at someone on the ground.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Final Call
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 10 5/8 in. (34.8 x 27 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts a man in a suit and bowtie holding a copy of "The Final Call" paper in his right hand. The front page reads “SOUVENIR EDITION / A HOLY DAY / THE MILLION MAN MARCH / October 16, 1995." The man holds additional copies of the paper under his left arm. He leans forward slightly and gazes directly at the viewer. In the background is a milling crowd, out of focus.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- Religious groups
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Two Boys on Bench
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Created by
- Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (27 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts two boys sitting on a bench. They both sit with elbows on knees; the left hand figure rests his chin in both palms, while the right hand figure supports his chin with his right hand. Both boys wear white sweatshirts with black jackets draped over their shoulders, and black baseball caps. Both gaze directly at the viewer. In the background is a wooden temporary fence through which can be seen several pairs of legs. Paper litters the ground at the base of the fence.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Children
- Civil Rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Positive Reflections
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Printed by
- Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (27 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Image and Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts a man wearing mirror sunglasses and a hooded jacket. He wears a metal chain necklace and carries a flag. He gazes directly at the viewer; the crowd in front of him is reflected in his sunglasses.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Beneath the Columns
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (27 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts a large crowd on the colonnaded steps of the National Gallery of Art. Beneath the portico and on the steps the crowd of men talk, mingle, and sit.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Black Men Who Care
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Printed by
- Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (27 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts a group of men gathered under a long black banner. Two men, one wearing a sweater and one a trench coat, carry either end of the banner on two long poles. The banner reads "BLACK MEN WHO CARE INC. / THE WEST DALLAS COMMUNITY" in white lettering. Several other men walk under and behind the banner. One man has his back to the viewer; he is aiming a video recorder at something behind him. The man to his right, carrying a piece of paper, turns his head to look behind.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
African Holocaust
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Printed by
- Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (27 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts two men holding a long white banner. Written in black text it reads "AFRIKAN HOLOCAUST / 400 YRS AND STILL / IN PROGRESS." The word STILL is underlined. There is also a hand drawn picture of the African continent bleeding. The figure on the left wears a beret, dark shirt, sunglasses and combat boots. He carries a small flag in his left hand and a large white flag with writing in his right. He looks directly at the viewer. The other figure wears a baseball cap and sweatshirt, and looks to his left. The strap of a bag is visible over his left shoulder. Behind them is a milling crowd of men with the Washington Monument in the background.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Violence
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Signs of a Revolution
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Printed by
- Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (27 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts a group of nine men standing on the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial. The men balance in various poses on top of the monument and statuary. One carries a flag and one looks through a pair of binoculars. Others hold on to the statuary, or raise their right fists in the air. One holds up his fingers in a peace sign. All gaze out over the viewer's head.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Public Enemy
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Public Enemy, American, founded 1982
- Printed by
- Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (27 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts a group of men standing around and on the base of the Statue of Peace. The group is made up of a diverse age range. Most men in the group wear jackets and baseball caps; one man in front wears a suit and bowtie. Many are holding their fists in the air. A black banner with white lettering that reads "PUBLIC / ENEMY" is draped over the front of the statue. Below the lettering is a white square within which is the silhouette of a man framed in the crosshairs of a gun.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.17
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Standing Tall
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Printed by
- Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (27 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts a side view of seven men standing in a line. Five of the men stand with hands in pockets. The two front men look to their right, away from the viewer; the other face forward. They wear sweatshirts, jackets and jeans. Two of the men wear sunglasses. The last man in line is only partially visible and wears glasses and a hat.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Fruit of Islam
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Printed by
- Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (27 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts a group of men from the Nation of Islam’s (NOI) security force, Fruit of Islam (FOI), standing in a double line.They wear similar bowties and suits, the majority of them with white trimmed lapels. Several wear glasses or sunglasses. They do not look at the viewer but face forward.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- Religious groups
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.19
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
2 of 1,000,000
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Printed by
- Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (27 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicting a man standing on the National Mall during the Million Man March with the Washington Monument in the background. He is holding a handwritten sign over his head that says, "2 OF 1,000,000." Wearing a baseball cap and sweatshirt, he looks directly at the viewer. Loosely surrounding him are several other men and a boy. They also look directly at the viewer; the boy holds a pair of binoculars to his eyes. A large milling crowd is visible in the background.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Seriousness of Purpose
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Printed by
- Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (27 x 34.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts men standing in the crowd of the Million Man March. The three men in the foreground look past the viewer with stern expressions. Two wear jackets and one wears a white sweatshirt decorated with faces of African American community leaders and the words "Million Man March." The figure to his left wears headphones around his neck and carries a pennant on a stick that reads "DAY OF ATONEMENT." The crowd recedes into a background of trees.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil Rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.20
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture