Created by
Dr. Withers, Ernest C., American, 1922 - 2007
Subject of
Franklin, Aretha, American, 1942 - 2018
Unidentified Man or Men
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Date
July 1968
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
Aretha Franklin is seated, wearing a white jacket with feathery cuffs, and sings into a microphone.
Place depicted
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Civil rights
Gospel (Music)
Photography
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2009.16.19
Restrictions & Rights
© Ernest C. Withers Trust
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd565ce3768-581a-489c-a519-91b48aa6e44a

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