Object Details
Photograph by
James H. Karales, American, 1930 - 2002
Created by
Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
Subject of
Montgomery Police Department, American, founded 1820
Description
A black-and-white digital image of marchers walking toward the Alabama State Capitol. Marchers are seen from behind and are carrying signs and American flags. There is a large gap in front of the marchers and the capitol steps where cars are parked and a large police force is waiting. A traffic light is seen in the center of the image hanging above the marchers.
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
1965
Object number
2015.129.89
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: 5725 pixels × 3906 pixels
File size: 21.37 MB
Place captured
Montgomery, 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
Movement
Selma to Montgomery Marches
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Activism
Civil Rights
Government
Photography
Political organizations
Resistance
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2015.129.89