Created by
Martin, Spider, American, 1939 - 2003
Subject of
Lewis, John, American, 1940 - 2020
Williams, Hosea Lorenzo, American, 1926 - 2000
Turner, Albert, 1936 - 2000
Bob Mants, 1943 - 2011
Date
1965; printed 1995
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 8 9/16 x 13 11/16 in. (21.7 x 34.8 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 9 x 14 in. (22.9 x 35.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Alabama police officers approaching Civil Rights marchers. White onlookers can be seen in the background between the two groups. This photograph may be a prelude to 2011.14.5.
Place depicted
Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Selma to Montgomery Marches
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Civil rights
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.14.12
Restrictions & Rights
© 1965 Spider Martin
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52f496c58-7b44-4169-83d3-2965992ed1e7

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