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
Young, Andrew Jackson, American, born 1932
Dr. Bunche, Ralph, American, 1903 - 1971
King, Coretta Scott, American, 1927 - 2006
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
1965
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 3906 pixels × 5724 pixels
File size: 21.37 MB
Description
A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Andrew Young, and Dr. Ralph Bunche in discussion. Coretta Scott King stands beside her husband, on the right of the image, looking to the right. Dr. King stands facing Young, his face in profile, wearing a dark suit and tie. Young has his arm up and holds Dr. Kings shoulder. Young is wearing a shirt with the sleeves rolled up, facing away from the camera. Bunche is looking toward Dr. King, wearing a lighter colored suit and dark tie. Men and women can be seen in a crowd around them. Two signs can be seen in the background stating [EAST ST. LOUIS ILL. / FREEDOM / NOW / COR [rest of word covered]], [WE NEED / BAIL MONEY / NOW!]. Another sign on the right is illegible.
Place captured
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
Activism
Civil rights
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
2015.129.79
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b7e8e394-7668-4826-8eff-9316ff1fbe82

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