Object Details
Photograph by
James H. Karales, American, 1930 - 2002
Created by
Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
Subject of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
16th Street Baptist Church, American, founded 1873
Created by
Rev. Ralph David Abernathy, American, 1926 - 1990
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Description
A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking at a pulpit at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. King is featured in the center of the image with his arms outstretched wearing a dark suit and tie. The congregation, including Dr. Ralph Abernathy, are seen in the background. The picture is taken from a low angle pointed upward.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
Date
1963
Object number
2015.129.32
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 3100 pixels × 4651 pixels
File size: 13.79 MB
Place depicted
1530 6th Ave N, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Activism
Baptist
Civil Rights
Oratory
Photography
Preaching
Religion
The Black Church
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2015.129.32