Object Details
Created by
Dr. Ernest C. Withers, American, 1922 - 2007
Subject of
Aretha Franklin, American, 1942 - 2018
Unidentified Man or Men
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Description
Aretha Franklin is seated, wearing a white jacket with feathery cuffs, and sings into a microphone.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
July 1968
Object number
2009.16.19
Restrictions & Rights
© Ernest C. Withers Trust
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Place depicted
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Civil Rights
Gospel (Music)
Photography
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2009.16.19