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  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a picket line outside Greenville City Hall. The image, taken from a low angle, shows a line of men and women marching while carrying homemade protest signs. First in line, a woman carries a sign reading [WE WILL / NOT LET / POLICE / BRUTALITY / CONTINUE]. Behind her a man's sign reads [ALL-MERIT / Greenville / FOR / ALL!]. City Hall is not visible in this image, but is across the street.
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    negatives
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c2fc7216-769d-4e2e-acf8-c370f9245323
  • The Hononrable Lisa Anderson Todd Oral History Interview

    Created by
    Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
    Interview of
    Honorable Todd, Lisa Anderson, American, 1942 - 2015
    Interviewed by
    Dr. Crosby, Emilye Ph. D., American
    Subject of
    Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, American, 1960 - 1970s
    Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, American, founded 1964
    1964 Democratic National Convention, American, founded 1964
    Tougaloo College, American, founded 1869
    American Friends Service Committee, American, founded 1917
    Cornell University, American, founded 1865
    Stanford Law School, American, founded 1893
    Date
    June 24, 2013
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    Duration: 02:49:03
    Description
    The oral history consists of eight digital files: 2011.174.93.1a, 2011.174.93.1b, 2011.174.93.1c, 2011.174.93.1d, 2011.174.93.1e, 2011.174.93.1f, 2011.174.93.1g, and 2011.174.93.1h.
    The Hon. Lisa Anderson Todd shares memories from when she was a Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) volunteer in Mississippi in 1963 and her recollections of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. Todd describes how she was introduced to the Movement during her participation in a work camp at Tougaloo College and how she went on to do voter registration work, first with the American Friends Service Committee in Greensboro, North Carolina, and then with SNCC in Greenville, Mississippi. Todd shares her memories as well as her book research on the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. She also describes her college years at Cornell University; her decision to attend law school at Stanford; her interest in civil rights law; and her work as a lawyer and later as an administrative judge.
    LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0093
    Place collected
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Greensboro, Guildford County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Civil Rights History Project
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Mississippi Freedom Summer
    Type
    video recordings
    oral histories
    digital media - born digital
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Associations and institutions
    Civil rights
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Law
    Social reform
    Suffrage
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in partnership with the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
    Object number
    2011.174.93.1a-h
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57a4b8704-4e64-4b0f-8a99-037abf23428b
  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Photograph by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of civil rights protesters in Greenville, Mississippi. The image features a line of men and women walking single file in two lines, while holding handmade protest signs, while a line of people face them, visible only in shadows. Just right of center, a woman in a light-colored coat and scarf holds a sign reading, [We REJECT / the / "GRADE / A- / YEAR" / PLAN]. Behind her are two men whose signs are only partially visible, followed by a woman carrying a sign stating, [GREENVILLE / DEMERIT / AWARD / POOR / HOUSING].
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    negatives
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53e85f429-31ba-4e47-97c8-549a007e8246
  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a picket line outside Greenville City Hall. The image shows City Hall in the background and the backs of uniformed police officers and other men watching a picket line of protesters carrying signs.
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    negatives
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a6b0fb3c-899c-4637-a517-3c97794a2fa4
  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a picket line outside Greenville City Hall. The image, taken from a low angle, shows a line of men and women marching while carrying homemade protest signs. In the center of the frame, a man carries a large sign reading, [11 YEARS / OF / ILLEGAL / SCHOOLS]. A uniformed police officer watches the protesters from the left of frame. City Hall is not visible in this image, but is across the street.
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    negatives
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd539ba865b-51ed-413a-aa38-fc5cc4309398
  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a picket line outside Greenville City Hall. The image shows City Hall in the background and the backs of uniformed police officers and other men watching a picket line of protesters carrying signs.
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    negatives
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51cb47cff-da7c-4043-8f6c-7abb7087ba86
  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a picket line outside Greenville City Hall. The image, taken from a low angle, shows a line of men and women marching while carrying homemade protest signs. In the center of the frame, a woman carries a large sign reading, [NOW / WE / NOW / SHALL / NOW / OVERCOME / NOW]. A uniformed police officer watches the protesters from the left of frame. City Hall is not visible in this image, but is across the street.
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    negatives
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53c186867-bc09-438a-a88a-d14d29df5445
  • Image of the "All-Merit Award" celebration at Greenville City Hall

    Photograph by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image ofthe "All-Merit Award" celebration at Greenville City Hall. The image is taken from across the street and shows a marching band, journalists, police, and spectators watching presenters on the steps of City Hall.
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    negatives
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Marching bands (Music)
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d8e84b7a-0320-471a-8b0d-743a47efdd2d
  • Image of Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of Greenville City Hall. The image is taken from across the street and shows the building outfitted with a stage draped with decorative bunting. Two men stand on the stage in front of the bunting, while several other individuals, including police officers, gather along the steps or in front of the building.
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    negatives
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5723d98d8-b354-4d9e-a664-dbbe63f4f390
  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a picket line outside Greenville City Hall. The image shows City Hall in the background and the backs of uniformed police officers and other men watching a picket line of protesters carrying signs. A marching band is between the protesters and City Hall. Individuals are visible on the steps of City Hall, facing the protesters and an American flag is visible before them.
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    negatives
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Marching bands (Music)
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5449f8bcf-44c3-4648-84bf-fae9d091e55f
  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall. In the image, men and women form a picket line carrying homemade protest signs, while being watched by individuals just out of frame to the left. Just right of center, a man wearing a light-colored cap carries in his right hand a sign reading, [Gov. Johnson Prevents / Federal Aid To / MISSISSIPPI'S SCHOOLS].
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    negatives
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5653eeee5-925f-4ca7-b73e-807d673f265b
  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a picket line outside Greenville City Hall. The image shows a line of men and women marching while carrying homemade protest signs. In the center of the frame, a man carries a large sign reading, [11 YEARS / OF / ILLEGAL / SCHOOLS]. A uniformed police officer watches the protesters to the right of frame. City Hall is not visible in this image, but is behind the photographer.
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    negatives
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5537a0b72-af8f-4073-8189-91fbc2bda6cf
  • Image of a civil rights protest outside Greenville City Hall

    Created by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    January 25, 1965
    Medium
    Silver gelatin on acetate film
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white film negative featuring the image of a picket line outside Greenville City Hall. The image shows City Hall in the background and the backs of uniformed police officers and other men watching a picket line of protesters carrying signs.
    Place captured
    Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    negatives
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.73.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50888c612-6d2b-4d03-8021-87b0bbb89fdd
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