Object Details
Photograph by
Robert Houston, American, 1935 - 2021
Subject of
Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
Unidentified Woman or Women
Unidentified Man or Men
Black Star, American, founded 1935
Caption
This slide is part of a collection of 35mm slides encapsulating Robert Houston's full portfolio of images related to the Poor People's Campaign and the antipoverty protest camp on the National Mall. Known as "Resurrection City," the camp lasted for six weeks in the spring of 1968.
Description
This color slide depicts a large crowd listening to a drummer in front of the Lincoln Memorial. A drummer is seated on a folding chair on a wooden stage set up in front of the Memorial. The drummer, wearing a dark shirt and pants, sits with his back to the viewer. Two large drums are set up in front of him. A drum set is set up on his left. A second individual in a grey shirt and brown pants stands behind the drummer. The audience is sitting and standing on steps in front of the Memorial.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
May 21, 1968 - June 23, 1968
Object number
2015.245.251
Restrictions & Rights
© Robert Houston
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
color slides
Medium
reversal film and cardboard
Dimensions
H x W: 1 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (4.9 × 4.9 cm)
Place depicted
Washington, District of Columbia, 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
African American - Latinx Solidarity
Poor People's Campaign
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Activism
Civil Rights
Housing
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Local and regional
Music
Photography
Politics
Poverty
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2015.245.251