Photograph by
Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
Created by
Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
Subject of
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Birmingham Police Department, founded 1871
Date
1962
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 2951 pixels × 4596 pixels
File size: 12.98 MB
Description
A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Reverend Ralph Abernathy in discussion with a Birmingham police officer. King sits in an armchair, against a cement-brick wall, wearing a dark suit and tie. His hands are clasped in his lap and he is looking directly at the police officer. Abernathy sits on the arm of King's chair, wearing a dark suit and tie, also facing the officer. Both Abernathy and King have white badges on their jackets. The police officer, in uniform and cap, has his back to the viewer lifting his left arm. There is an additional man on the left of the image in a dark overcoat and hat.
Place captured
Birmingham, West Midlands County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Topic
Activism
Civil rights
Hate crimes
Justice
Photography
Political organizations
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Violence
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
Object number
2015.129.15
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ed2abcf4-0eab-4d94-b1d7-61f4aa7b85dd

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