Photograph by
Williams, Milton, American, born 1940
Subject of
Evers, Medgar, American, 1925 - 1963
Date
August 1, 1974
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board
Dimensions
H x W (Image and Sheet): 7 15/16 x 9 3/4 in. (20.2 x 24.8 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of the gravestone of Medgar Evers in Arlington Cemetery. Other gravestones can be seen in the background. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped and inscribed on the back.
Place captured
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Civil rights
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives
Object number
2011.15.37
Restrictions & Rights
© Milton Williams
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bc417717-1504-40f2-864a-3dc9ec20cfb3

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