Created by
Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
Subject of
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Date
1962
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 4 1/2 x 6 11/16 in. (11.4 x 17 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 4 15/16 x 7 in. (12.5 x 17.8 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking from a motel balcony on the right side of the image and to a crowd gathered on the left side of the image.
Place depicted
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Civil rights
Oratory
Photography
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.107.11
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c9d5b632-eb33-485b-997f-e8523db73c9b

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