Published by
Buddah Records, American, 1967 - 1986
Produced by
Montague, Nathaniel, American, born 1928
Recorded by
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Illustrated by
Thompson, Mozelle, American, 1923 - 1969
Date
1969
Medium
vinyl, cardboard, paper, ink
Dimensions
Diameter (disc): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
H x W (cardboard sleeve): 12 3/8 x 12 3/8 in. (31.4 x 31.4 cm)
Description
A 33 1/3 rpm LP record album titled "by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The front of the album cover features a drawing of Martin Luther King, Jr. with his arm outstretched. Above his arm, protestors march carrying signs and American flags. Above the drawing there red text reads: [Black America / Vol. 2]. Below black text reads: [The Man Of Love Dr. Martin Luther King]. A Buddha Records logo is visible in the top right corner. The back of the album cover has information about Martin Luther King, the producer, and the illustrator. The album has a Buddha Records label that has a rainbow of colors and black text. The label contains record, publishing, and production information on both sides.
Classification
Record Albums
Type
record covers
long-playing records
Topic
Activism
Civil rights
Resistance
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.88.15ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ec2f95c2-1c62-4e74-bc4e-412fe4729538

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