Photograph by
Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
Created by
Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
Subject of
Rev. Dr. Walker, Wyatt Tee, American, 1929 - 2018
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Birmingham Police Department, founded 1871
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
1962
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 3077 pixels × 4530 pixels
File size: 13.35 MB
Description
A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker and Martin Luther King, Jr. walking toward a Birmingham police car surrounded by policemen. Walker is featured mid-stride, facing the camera, walking forward wearing a dark suit, bowler hat, and badge on his jacket. King is walking behind Walker, on his right, wearing a dark suit and tie, looking at Walker. A group of policemen stand on Walker's left, including one officer ushering in a man and women into the police car. The policeman's hand is gripping the back of the man's pants. Another police officer is bending over into the open back car door of the police vehicle. Men and women can be seen walking around the central policemen.
Place captured
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Topic
Activism
Civil rights
Justice
Law
Photography
Resistance
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
2015.129.29
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55d21433a-ae94-4a13-ad84-2285272cb677

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