Photograph by
Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
Created by
Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
Subject of
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
1962
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 3992 pixels × 3105 pixels
File size: 11.87 MB
Description
A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a man at the podium. The two men are on a stage with five chairs. King is seated on the left of the image with his right leg crossed over his left knee. He is wearing a dark suit, tie, and a light shirt. There is a badge on his left jacket lapel. The man on the right is standing in front of a silver microphone and leaning on a white podium with a sign in front [L. R. Hall/ AUDITORIUM]. The man is wearing a dark suit, with his wristwatch visible on his left hand, holding a cigarette. The cable connected to the microphone is piled on the stage in the center of the image.
Place captured
Birmingham, West Midlands County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Topic
Activism
Civil rights
Photography
Political organizations
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
2015.129.9
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5705fdca4-63cd-4575-a298-237b7f2ccf3c

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