Photograph by
Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
Created by
Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Alabama Highway Patrol, founded 1936
Date
1965
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 3106 pixels × 4579 pixels
File size: 13.61 MB
Description
A black-and-white digital image of a young man being arrested in the middle of the street. The man stands in the center of the image with his hands behind his back. He is wearing a stripped t-shirt and jeans. The policeman stands directly behind the man, looking toward his hands, while reaching for an item on his belt. The policeman is wearing a white helmet and trench coat. To the left of the image, a large group of people can be seen facing toward the rear of the photo and holding flags. Signs behind the group state [Coca-Cola CANTERBURRY'S Coca-Cola MARKET]. A motorcycle is parked right next to the policeman and one policeman can be seen running forward through the dashboard. Cars are parked along the right side of the road.
Place captured
Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Selma to Montgomery Marches
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Topic
Civil rights
Hate crimes
Justice
Law
Photography
Race relations
Segregation
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
2015.129.55
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a7216b83-8bdd-463f-aeb5-dabdf8f653f0

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