Photograph by
Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
Created by
Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
Subject of
Letherer, Jim, American, 1933 - 2001
Date
1965
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 4346 pixels × 2901 pixels
File size: 12.09 MB
Description
A black-and-white digital image of Jim Letherer on crutches, with a crowd of people marching on his left. The image is taken from behind. Letherer is featured mid-stride, wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants. One of the marchers on his left carries a large American flag. On Letherer's left, parked cars, telephone poles, and buildings can be seen.
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
Freedom
Photography
Race relations
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
2015.129.58
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53dff4f35-1cd4-4c04-b863-dfa5117307aa

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