Created by
Peace and Freedom Party, American, founded 1967
Subject of
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Dr. Newton, Huey P., American, 1942 - 1989
Photograph by
Stapp, Blair
Date
April 1968
Medium
lithographic ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
Description
A handbill announcing a Mass Memorial for Martin Luther King, Jr. The announcement features images of Martin Luther King, Jr and Huey P. Newton at the top. Text below gives information about the event and demands made by the activist group.
Place used
San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Black Power (Black Pride)
Type
handbills
Topic
Activism
Civil rights
Justice
Political organizations
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.127
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd566ecb56e-169f-40ed-9a90-9e239222300c

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