Photograph by
Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
Created by
Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
Subject of
Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Date
1962
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 3576 pixels × 5610 pixels
File size: 57.43 MB
Description
A black-and-white digital image portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Reverend Ralph Abernathy in front of a microphone. Abernathy, on left, is looking toward the left of the image. The microphone is in front of King, who is looking directly at the viewer. The rest of the background is dark.
Place captured
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
portraits
digital images
digital media - born analog
Topic
Civil rights
Photography
U.S. History, 1961-1969
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
2015.129.27
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5154709ac-9e19-42ac-aa8d-6d0fe1b56612

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