Photograph by
Williams, Milton, American, born 1940
Subject of
Polk, P. H., American, 1898 - 1984
Van Der Zee, James, American, 1886 - 1983
Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915
Date
September, 1976
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board
Dimensions
H x W (Image and Sheet): 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (25.1 x 20 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of photographer P. H. Polk speaking into a microphone and showing a photograph, while photographer James Van Der Zee sits next to him with his hands folded. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is inscribed and stamped on the back.
Place depicted
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Associations and institutions
Education
Oratory
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives
Object number
2011.15.23
Restrictions & Rights
© Milton Williams
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c1edae20-ec09-4215-bcce-4e19579c66b5

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