Created by

Uzzle, Burk, American, born 1938

Subject of

Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 11 7/8 x 17 13/16 in. (30.2 x 45.2 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 16 x 19 15/16 in. (40.6 x 50.6 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place depicted

Memphis, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Place printed

Wilson, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968; printed 2012

Description

A black-and-white photograph of a group of African American gentlemen with a woman and children in foreground lining a street sidewalk in Memphis.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.108.3

Restrictions & Rights

© Burk Uzzle

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Portfolio/Series

Martin Luther King, Jr. Funeral

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Uzzle, Burk, American, born 1938

Subject of

Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968

King, Coretta Scott, American, 1927 - 2006

Rev. Jackson, Jesse, American, born 1941

Belafonte, Harry Jr., American, born 1927

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 11 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (29.8 x 45.1 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 16 x 19 15/16 in. (40.6 x 50.6 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place depicted

Memphis, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Place printed

Wilson, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968; printed 2012

Description

A black-and-white photograph of a group of family and friends of Martin Luther King, Jr. holding hands at his funeral services in Memphis.

Topic

African American

Actors

Civil rights

Photography

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.108.1

Restrictions & Rights

© Burk Uzzle

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Funeral

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Uzzle, Burk, American, born 1938

Subject of

Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 17 3/4 x 11 7/8 in. (45.1 x 30.2 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 19 15/16 x 16 in. (50.6 x 40.6 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place depicted

Memphis, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Place printed

Wilson, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968; printed 2012

Description

A black-and-white photograph of a African American male holding "Honor King: End Racism!" placard in a crowd of people in Memphis.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.108.2

Restrictions & Rights

© Burk Uzzle

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Portfolio/Series

Martin Luther King, Jr. Funeral

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Uzzle, Burk, American, born 1938

Subject of

Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 11 7/8 x 17 13/16 in. (30.2 x 45.2 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 16 x 19 7/8 in. (40.6 x 50.5 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place depicted

Memphis, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Place printed

Wilson, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968; printed 2012

Description

A black-and-white photograph of a group of White gentlemen (majority wearing suits) lining a street sidewalk in Memphis. Walgreens shop shown on street corner.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.108.4

Restrictions & Rights

© Burk Uzzle

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Portfolio/Series

Martin Luther King, Jr. Funeral

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Uzzle, Burk, American, born 1938

Subject of

Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 11 7/8 x 17 3/4 in. (30.2 x 45.1 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 16 x 19 15/16 in. (40.6 x 50.6 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

Memphis, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Place printed

Wilson, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968; printed 2012

Description

A black-and-white photograph of an airport taxiway with American Airlines plane in background. Two gentleman with backs to camera with raised fists in center of image and armed officer in right foreground.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.108.5

Restrictions & Rights

© Burk Uzzle

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Portfolio/Series

Martin Luther King, Jr. Funeral

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture