Created by
Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
Subject of
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Rabbi Heschel, Abraham Joshua, Polish, 1907 - 1972
Dr. Bunche, Ralph, American, 1903 - 1971
Date
March 21, 1965
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 7 11/16 x 9 3/4 in. (19.5 x 24.8 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 8 x 9 15/16 in. (20.3 x 25.2 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Martin Luther King, Jr. and rabbis Maurice Eisendrath and Abraham Heschel all wearing flower leis. Rev. Ralph Abernathy is also partially visible standing on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s right.
Place depicted
Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Civil rights
Interfaith communities
Judaism
Photography
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.107.12
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5369fc0f3-2b1f-4428-aecb-a27aff6b72e5

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