Photograph by
United Press International, American, founded 1907
Subject of
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
Date
April 9, 1968
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 6 5/8 × 8 1/4 in. (16.8 × 21 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 7 1/16 × 9 1/16 in. (17.9 × 23 cm)
Description
This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s funeral procession. King's casket is pictured on the left side of the frame and is being pulled by two horses. The American flag fills much of the frame on the far right. The casket is surrounded by men and women. A man in the bottom left corner has is back to the camera and is taking a photograph of the procession. The caption above the photograph reads [AJP040908-4/9/68-ATLANTA:Mule-drawn caisson bears the body of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., / from church enroute to Morehouse College for memorial services. UPI TELEPHOTO fwl/stf]. The back of the photograph is stamped with the following [PLEASE CREDIT / United Press International Photo / This stamp is for your publication only and must / not be loaned, syndicated or used for advertising / purposes without written permission from United Press/ International. By accepting this picture you agree to hold / United Press International harmless from any loss or / damage arising by reason of your use or publication / of this picture. / UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. / DAILY NEWS BUILDING / 1013 13th STREET, N.W. / WASHINGTON 5, D.C.]
Place captured
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Civil rights
Funeral customs and rites
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
Photography
Religious rituals and ceremonies
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.37.42.5
Restrictions & Rights
© United Press International
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54ab08324-0629-4d71-828b-40286023a70e

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