Created by
Dr. Withers, Ernest C., American, 1922 - 2007
Subject of
Brown, Larry, American, 1905 - 1972
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
ca. 1945
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
Description
In this black-and-white photograph, a large group of African American men are seen sitting in stadium seating. Many wear white hats, ties, and white dress shirts.
Place depicted
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Athletes
Photography
Segregation
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2009.16.12
Restrictions & Rights
© Ernest C. Withers Trust
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e7d27770-b0e7-458b-8aca-24c7bff7211e

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