Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Printed by

Unidentified

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

This was the scene on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia Wendesday morning January 15, 1969. I took this picture from across the street at Ebenzer Baptist Church. Notice the vintage automobile parked in front of the church as the crowd gathers outside to enter the building for the ceremony.

Description

This black and white photograph depicts Ebenezer Baptist Church where Martin Luther King Jr.'s first commemorative birthday event was held in 1969. There are cars parked along the street and crowds going into the church. There is a sign for [EBENEZER / BAPTIST/ CHURCH] above the church door. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

Religious groups

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.1

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990

Conyers, John Jr., American, born 1929

Rosa Parks, American, 1913 - 2005

Robinson, Cleveland, Jamaican, 1914 - 1995

Unidentified Woman or Women

Unidentified Man or Men

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Assembled dignitaries listen as the choir renders a selection behind them. Can you identify everyone seated? Do you recognize anyone in the choir?

Description

This black and white photograph shows from proper right to left an unidentified man, John Conyers, Ralph David Abernathy, Rosa Parks and Cleveland Robinson. They are seated inside the Ebenezer Baptist Church for Martin Luther King Jr.'s first birthday commemoration in 1969. There is a choir standing behind the seated figures. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Politics (Practical)

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.10

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Belafonte, Harry Jr., American, born 1927

King, Coretta Scott, American, 1927 - 2006

Rev. King, Martin Luther Sr, American, 1899 - 1984

King, Alberta, American, 1904 - 1974

Unidentified Woman or Women

Unidentified Man or Men

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Harry Belafonte confers with Mrs. Coretta Scott King while seated next to Rev. Martin Luther King Sr. and Mrs. Alberta King. Dr. King's parents were affectionally [sic] known as "Mama King" and "Daddy King".

Description

This black and white photograph shows Harry Belafonte speaking with Coretta Scott King, who is looking at the camera, inside of Ebenezer Baptist Church for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. They are seated next to Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta King who are holding programs. Other attendees can be seen in the background. The background is not in focus but media equipment and the stained glass windows are still visible. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, and handwritten and printer's inscriptions.

Topic

African American

Actors

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

Singers (Musicians)

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.11

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Dr. Mays, Benjamin Elijah, American, 1894 - 1984

Farris, Isaac Newton Sr., American, 1930 - 2000

Unidentified Child or Children

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Seated (left) on front row of picture is Mr. Isaac Farris Sr., Dr. King's brother-in-law. Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays can be seen at the extreme right. Dr. Mays was president of Morehouse College when a young Martin Luther King Jr. was a student there.

Description

This black and white photograph shows the crowd for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969 at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Most attendees are seated throughout the photograph. There are some people standing against the back wall and in the upper gallery. Isaac Farris Sr. is seated in the first row on the proper right. Benjamin Mays can be seen in the same first row, with a gap between the two men, on the proper left. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.12

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Unidentified Woman or Women

Unidentified Man or Men

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

An invited speaker addresses the audience inside Ebenezer Baptist Church at the first birthday celebration for Dr. King in 1969.

Description

This black and white photograph shows an unidentified woman in the center of the photograph standing at a lectern. The woman is speaking at Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969 inside of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Flowers are visible around the lectern and on the proper right of the photograph. There are three figures in front of the camera facing the speaker. Stained glass windows and other attendees can be seen in the background. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, and handwritten and printer's inscriptions.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.13

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Unidentified Child or Children

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

This was my first time ever taking pictures at an event. My brother in service had sent me a camera from overseas and I took it along just to have it. While insde the church with my fraternity brothers, a lady saw me with my camera and escorted me down to the front of the church with the news media.

Description

This black and white photograph shows the interior of Ebenezer Baptist Church during the birthday commemoration for Martin Luther King Jr. in 1969. The seated audience can be seen in front of the camera facing the attendees seated on the chancel and Ralph David Abernathy, center, standing at the lectern to speak. Media equipment can be seen on the proper right and wreaths sit on the proper left. The church interior, including organ pipes and a central cross, are visible. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Preaching

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.14

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

King, Coretta Scott, American, 1927 - 2006

Belafonte, Harry Jr., American, born 1927

Unidentified Child or Children

King, Bernice Albertine, American, born 1963

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

There was a lot of press coverage at this first memorial service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but most of the media represented was local. There was not a large number of representatives from the national media present.

Description

This black and white photograph shows Harry Belafonte sitting with Bernice and Coretta Scott King inside Ebenezer Baptist Church during Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. Bernice King is looking at the camera. There are other unidentified attendees seated and leaning against the wall. Press equipment is visible behind the King family. There is a glare from a light above Belafonte. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Actors

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

Singers (Musicians)

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.15

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Rev. King, A.D., American, 1930 - 1969

Robinson, Cleveland, Jamaican, 1914 - 1995

Unidentified Man or Men

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

This is A. D. King, Dr. King's younger brother. Some years after Dr. King's assasination [sic], Rev. A. D. King was found floating in his swiming pool dead. Some people speculated that the King family was "cursed", comparing it to the Kennedy family and it's [sic] many misfortunes .[ sic]

Description

This black and white photograph shows A. D. King at the lectern turning back to speak with Cleveland Robinson, wearing glasses. The lectern and microphones can be seen in front of King. There are some attendees behind Robinson and the cross is visible in the corner. They are inside Ebenezer Baptist Church for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Preaching

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.16

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Conyers, John Jr., American, born 1929

Unidentified Man or Men

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Congressman John Conyers brings greeting [sic] from Washington D.C.

Description

This black and white photograph shows John Conyers, center, standing at a lectern with microphones. This image was taken inside Ebenzer Baptist Church on the day of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. Conyer's face is turned away from the camera and he is gripping the lectern. The photograph is not fully in focus but an unidenitified man and the stained glass windows of the church are visible behind Conyer. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, and handwritten and printer's inscriptions.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Politics (Practical)

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.17

Restrictions & Rights

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Unidentified Woman or Women

Unidentified Man or Men

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

They sang, they spoke, they celebrated and remembered King...

Description

This black and white photograph shows four women singing at the birthday commemoration for Martin Luther King Jr. inside Ebenezer Baptist Church in 1969. They are dressed in long-sleeved white dresses. One woman is blocked from view with only her arms and part of her head visible. The women are standing behind a lectern which is partially obscured by a large flower arrangement and folding chairs. The photograph was taken from the side and shows the women in profile. There are unidentified male attendees behind the women. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

Singers (Musicians)

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.18

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Dr. Mays, Benjamin Elijah, American, 1894 - 1984

Farris, Isaac Jr., American

Unidentified Child or Children

Unidentified Woman or Women

Farris, Isaac Newton Sr., American, 1930 - 2000

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays, president of Morehouse College is seen here (seated on right). Next to Dr. Mays is a young Isaac Farris Jr. and a friend. You can also see a partial view of Mr. Isacc Farris Sr. on the front row as well.

Description

This black and white photograph is a detail of the seated crowd inside the Ebenezer Baptist Church for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. Benjamin Mays is seated at proper left holding a program. Mays is next to Isaac Farris Jr. and an unidentified child. Isaac Farris Sr. is cut off in the frame at proper right. There are other unidentified attendees seated in the back rows. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.19

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

King, Coretta Scott, American, 1927 - 2006

Unidentified Man or Men

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Printed by

Unidentified

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

portraits

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Mrs. Coretta Scott King arrives at Ebenezer Baptist Church. This was the first time that there was an official gathering to honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15, 1969 in Atlanta, GA., nine months after Dr. King was assasinated [sic]. That's my reflection in the car window.

Description

This black and white photograph shows Coretta Scott King arriving by car to the Ebenezer Baptist Church for a birthday commemoration for Martin Luther King Jr. in 1969. There is an unidentified man between Coretta Scott King and the open door of the car. The reflection of the photographer can be seen in the car window. A crowd of unidentified people can be seen behind the car. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.2

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Young, Andrew Jackson, American, born 1932

Unidentified Man or Men

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Pictures above is Andrew Young addressing the audience at the first birthday celebration in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Young was one of Dr. King's closest leutenants [sic] and was at his side within seconds after the shots rang out that killed him at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.

Description

This black and white photograph shows Andrew Young in profile speaking at a lectern inside the Ebenezer Baptist Church during Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. There are two figures in front of the camera facing Young. White flowers can be seen on either side of Young and there is a crowd in front of the chancel. Young is in the center of the photograph looking out toward the crowd. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, and handwritten and printer's inscriptions.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Politics (Practical)

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.20

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Dr. Whalum, Wendell Phillips Sr., American, 1931 - 1987

Morehouse College Glee Club, American, founded 1911

Robinson, Cleveland, Jamaican, 1914 - 1995

Unidentified Man or Men

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Dr. Windell [sic] P. Whalum of Morehouse College conducts the Morehouse College Glee Club as they render a selection during the celebration. Dr. King graduated from Morehouse College.

Description

This black and white photograph shows Dr. Wendel Phillips Whalum Sr. conducting the Morehouse College Glee Club for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969 inside Ebenezer Baptist Church. Cleveland Robinson, sitting with his legs crossed at proper right, and four unidentifed men are seated in front of Whalum and the Glee Club. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

Singers (Musicians)

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.21

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Dr. Killingsworth, J. DeKoven, American

Clark College Philharmonic Society, American

Young, Andrew Jackson, American, born 1932

Unidentified Woman or Women

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Beautiful music filled Ebenezer Baptish [sic] Church on this 15th day of January in 1969 as they celebrated the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here we see the renowned Dr. J. DeKoven Killingsworth, chairman of the music department, conducting the Clark College Philharmonic Society.

Description

This black and white photograph shows Dr. J. DeKoven Killingsworth conducting the Clark College Philharmonic Society from Clark Atlanta University inside the Ebenezer Baptist Church for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969.

The Clark College Philharmonic Society is dressed in black and arranged standing in two lines facing out toward the audience (not pictured). Killingsworth is facing the Philharmonic Society. There are a few unidentified seated attendees behind the Philharmonic Society. Andrew Young is seated in front of Killingsworth facing out toward the audience.

The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, and handwritten and printer's inscriptions.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Conductors (Musicians)

Photography

Religion

Singers (Musicians)

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.22

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

King, Coretta Scott, American, 1927 - 2006

Belafonte, Harry Jr., American, born 1927

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

King, Bernice Albertine, American, born 1963

King, Alberta, American, 1904 - 1974

Unidentified Child or Children

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Family and friends are gathered inside the church. Here it appears as if "Mama" King and a very young Bernice King are looking directly at my camera.

Description

This black and white photograph shows the interior of Ebenezer Baptist Church during Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. The audience is standing and there is media equipment and lights visible in the background. Bernice King, dressed in white, and Alberta King can be seen off-center looking toward the camera. Harry Belafonte is standing next to an unidentified woman at proper left. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Actors

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

Singers (Musicians)

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.23

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Unidentified Child or Children

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

After the first birthday celebration in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the crowd gathers outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Description

This black and white photograph shows the crowd outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. The crowd is exiting between open double doors from the church onto the sidewalk. The sign above the door reads [EBENEZER / BAPTIST / CHURCH] and has a cross at the top. The letters on the sign are in white with tubular light bulbs in the shape of each letter. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

Religious groups

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.24

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Rev. Dr. Lowery, Joseph Echols, American, born 1921

Conyers, John Jr., American, born 1929

Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990

Rosa Parks, American, 1913 - 2005

Robinson, Cleveland, Jamaican, 1914 - 1995

Unidentified Man or Men

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Standing left to right: Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery, Congressman John Conyers, Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Mrs. Rosa Parks and Mr. Cleveland Robinson chat with one another after the service.

Description

This black and white photograph is from the 1969 birthday commemoration for Martin Luther King Jr. taken inside Ebenezer Baptist Church. From proper right, Joseph Echols Lowery, John Conyers, Ralph David Abernathy, Rosa Parks, and Cleveland Robinson are shown standing. Parks and Robinson are both wearing glasses. Lowery and Abernathy are turned toward one another. There is an unidenitified man mostly obscured standing behind Lowery. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Politics (Practical)

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.25

Restrictions & Rights

© Horace Henry

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Portfolio/Series

One Day in January: A Collection of Images Taken at Dr. King’s First Memorial Service

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

King, Coretta Scott, American, 1927 - 2006

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

portraits

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Mrs. King has a brief word with the press just before getting inside a waiting limosine [sic].

Description

This black and white photograph shows Coretta Scott King leaving the birthday service for Martin Luther King Jr. at Ebenezer Baptist Church in 1969. King is centered in the photograph and looking off-camera. King is standing between an open car door and the interior but she is turned away from the vehicle.There is an unidentified man and woman behind King. A larger crowd and the press are on the other side of the car. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.26

Restrictions & Rights

© Horace Henry

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Portfolio/Series

One Day in January: A Collection of Images Taken at Dr. King’s First Memorial Service

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

King, Coretta Scott, American, 1927 - 2006

Belafonte, Harry Jr., American, born 1927

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Rev. King, Martin Luther Sr, American, 1899 - 1984

King, Alberta, American, 1904 - 1974

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Notice the press covering the program as Mrs. King is surrounded by family members and friends. I have been told that there are very few recorded and published images from this first birthday celebration which make the photographs that you are seeing here extremely rare. I've seen no others.

Description

This black and white photograph shows the King family seated inside Ebenezer Baptist Church for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. Coretta Scott King is seated in the center of the photograph. Harry Belafonte is seated to the proper left of King and there is an unidentified woman to the proper left of Belafonte. To the other side of Coretta Scott King, Alberta and Martin Luther King Sr. are seated. There are unidentified men behind the family along with press and their equipment. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, and handwritten and printer's inscriptions.

Topic

African American

Actors

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

Singers (Musicians)

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.27

Restrictions & Rights

© Horace Henry

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Portfolio/Series

One Day in January: A Collection of Images Taken at Dr. King’s First Memorial Service

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture