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. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
Rabbi Heschel, Abraham Joshua, Polish, 1907 - 1972
Dr. Bunche, Ralph, American, 1903 - 1971
Date
1965
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 3196 pixels × 4795 pixels
File size: 14.67 MB
Description
A black-and-white digital image featuring portraits of Reverend Ralph Abernathy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Ralph Bunche, and Rabbi Abraham Heschel. Each man is wearing a suit and tie with leis around their necks. Only part of Abernathy's face can be seen on the left of the image. Bunche is wearing a fedora and sun glasses. The tops of unidentified men's heads can be seen in the background.
Place captured
Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Selma to Montgomery Marches
Type
portraits
digital images
digital media - born analog
Topic
Activism
Civil rights
Communities
Interfaith communities
Judaism
Photography
Race relations
Religion
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
2015.129.47
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58370cfaa-4308-486f-8f70-4087a56b93f4

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