Photograph by
Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
Created by
Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
Subject of
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Rev. King, Martin Luther Sr, American, 1899 - 1984
Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
1962
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 3164 pixels × 4762 pixels
File size: 14.42 MB
Description
A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. standing at a pulpit in a church. Dr. King and Reverend King are both wearing black clergy robes. Dr. King stands behind the pulpit with an open book in front of him, resting his hands on either side of the podium. Reverend King stands on the right, looking at papers he is holding in his hand. A choir sits behind in stadium seating wearing white choir robes.
Place captured
1530 6th Ave N, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Topic
Baptist
Civil rights
Communication
Fatherhood
Funeral customs and rites
Gospel (Music)
Photography
Preaching
Religion
The Black Church
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Worship services
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
2015.129.31
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd553724377-aac0-479b-b738-4501f163db89

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