February 22, 1956

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of Rosa Parks giving fingerprints at police station]

One photograph of Rosa Parks dated February 22, 1956. Image is of Parks at police station being fingerprinted by Sheriff D.H. Lackey in Montgomery, Alabama.

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12 September 1969

Life Magazine

Poster

Title: Coretta King's Moving Account of Life With Her Martyred Husband, He Had a Dream.

One poster printed by Life Magazine dated September 12, 1969. Image displays Coretta Scott King a year following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.

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1968

Harris, Charles, 1908-1988

Poster

Title: [Protesters with signs reading "Citizens Commitee Says Negro Teachers Want Upgrading Now" and "Doctor Marland Says Wait 4 Years, We Say do It Now" outside Pittsburgh Board of Education building]

One black and white photograph of protesters dated 1968 taken by Charles "Teenie" Harris. Image displays protesters--adults and children--holding signs that read, "Citizens Committee Says Negro Teachers Want Upgrading Now," "Dr. Marland Says Wait 4 Years, We Say Do It Now," and "Citizens Committee Says We Want Negro Principals Now!"

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1963

Moore, Charles, 1931-2010

Poster

Title: The Dogs' Attack is Negroes' Reward

One poster dated 1963 entitled, "The Dogs' Attack is Negroes' Reward." Image displays white police officers with canines during a protest. One dog is biting into a black man's leg.

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May 1965

Sleet, Moneta Jr., 1926-1996

Poster

Title: 50,000 March on Montgomery

One cover of Ebony magazine entitled, "50,000 March on Montgomery," dated May 1965. Image displays marchers of the 1965 March on Montgomery. Notable figures featured are Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Ralph Abernathy, and Ralph J. Bunche.

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28 July 1967

Dandridge, Frank, fl. 1967

Magazine

Title: Newark: The Predictable Insurrection

One cover of Life magazine entitled, "Newark: The Predictable Insurrection," dated July 28, 1967. Image displays the body of Joe Bass Jr., a 12-year-old boy who was wounded by police gunfire during a riot.

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8 March 1968

Parks, Gordon, 1912-2006

Poster

Title: The Negro and the Cities: The Cry That Will be Heard

One cover of Life magazine entitled, "The Negro and the Cities: The Cry That Will be Heard," dated March 8, 1968. Image consists of a tear-eyed African-American girl, Ellen Fontenelle.

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circa 1922

Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935

Manuscript document

Title: [Draft of notes]

Six undated pages of draft notes by Arthur Ruhl. Handwriting is somewhat illegible.

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24 March 1922

Galpin, Perrin C., 1883-1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from Perrin C. Galpin addressed to Arthur Ruhl dated March 24, 1922. Pertains to his future assignment in Russia where he will be paid $200 a month. Expected leave date from England would be March 25.

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January 15, 1960

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: River Ice Surrounds Falls

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 15, 1960. Shows a frozen Niagara Falls, an observation tower, and Rainbow Bridge. The embedded press release states that the view is looking out from the falls toward Prospect Point.

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4 April 1960

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [Getting Ready]

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated April 5, 1960. Shows a worker placing flower decorations. The attached press release reports that the decorations are being put up in preparation for the May 6th wedding of Princess Margaret to Antony Armstrong-Jones. The back is stamped with United Press International information.

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12 June 1960

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Anchorage Alaska

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated June 12, 1960. Shows President Eisenhower walking in front of soldiers standing at attention. The embedded press release reports that Eisenhower inspected the honor guard at Elmendorf Air Force Base. He has stopped at the base enroute to the Far East. The back is stamped with United Press International information. The wirephoto is blurry and pixilated, due to weak signal

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15 September 1960

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Supersonic Bull's Eye

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated September 15, 1960. This photo is a composite of three images. Two images are missiles launching. The middle image is of an explosion. The attached press release explains that the explosion pictured was caused by the collision of the two pictured missiles 19 miles over White Sands. The missiles were launched as a test of the program, and the Hercules missile system. The back is stamped with United Press International information.

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1961

Photograph

Title: [Rebel Gun of The Shirley Temple Show]

One still dated 1961. Shows five men in cowboy outfits. One man is being held back. On the back of the photo is text, "'Rebel Gun' -Jan 22- "The Shirley Temple Show" starring Robert Morse (center), Jackie Coogan + Robert Sampson Color-NBC-TV, 7 to 8 Pm EST."

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January 13, 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Las Villas Province, Cuba

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 13, 1961. Shows two men hugging each other. The two men are circled by other men holding guns. The embedded press release reads that the photo was smuggled to Miami by a courier known as Henry. The photo is of Major Evelio Duque greeting Captain Ramon Perez. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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January 13, 1961

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Moth Ball Fleet Awaits Call to Duty

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 13, 1961. Shows a naval shipyard. The embedded press release reports that the ships are part of the "moth ball" fleet sitting at the ready. If they were needed ships would be quickly refurbished and converted to combat ships.

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January 13, 1961

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Priest With Cuban Command Unit

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 13, 1961. Shows a crowd of men both standing and kneeling while holding guns. They are looking at one man who is facing them. The embedded press release reports that the man in the center with glasses is Father Francisco, a Catholic priest who has joined the "anti-Castro rebels."

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January 15, 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Kennedy Photographers

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 15, 1961. Shows a woman on the shoulders of a man taking a photo. According to the embedded press release the woman is taking a photo of then president-elect John F. Kennedy as he attends church. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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January 16, 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Winter Lashes City

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 16, 1961. Shows a sidewalk covered in snow. On the left of the photo is a blur of lights possibly from passing cars. The attached press release reports that New York City was hit by a severe winter storm with freezing rain, sleet and hail. The wind reached 40 MPH and three people were killed due to icy highways. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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January 17, 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: President Eisenhower

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 17, 1961. Shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower at a podium gesturing. The embedded press release reports this is Eisenhower's farewell speech which was broadcast from the White House. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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January 18, 1961

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Stenographer Center of Attention

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated January 18, 1961. Shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower behind his desk watching another man stand and wave. The embedded press release reports that the man, Jack Romagna, had been the stenographer for three presidents and drew praise from Eisenhower for his "invaluable assistance." The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information.

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January 18, 1961

United Press International

Photograph

Title: At Final Press Conference

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated January 18, 1961. Shows President Eisenhower waving as he walks past the press. The attached press release notes that Eisenhower enters the press conference followed by James Hagerty, White House press secretary. The release also states that Eisenhower advocated for a constitutional amendment that would allow future presidents to take office sooner. He recommended that they be in office at least eighty days before congress meets. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

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29 September 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Integration Scene Peaceful

One wirephoto entitled, "Integration Scene Peaceful," taken by the Associated Press dated September 29, 1957. Image is of paratroopers patrolling the grounds in front of Little Rock Central High School. Wire transfer information states that paratroopers were assigned to patrol the Park Street entrance of Little Rock Central High School.

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9 March 1965

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Marchers Kneel in Prayer

One wirephoto entitled, "Marchers Kneel in Prayer," taken by Associated Press dated March 9, 1965. Image is of a line of protesters praying on their knees. Across from them are state troopers. Wire transfer information states that a judge ordered the march to cease 50 miles out of Montgomery, Alabama.

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11 December 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Little Rock Nine students and Little Rock Central High School]

One black-and-white photograph taken by the Associated Press dated December 11, 1957. Image is a collage of seven images that consist of the Little Rock Nine students and Little Rock Central High School. Reverse side contains a typed caption that names the students: Gloria Ray, Terrance Roberts and Melba Pattillo, Jefferson Thomas, Carlotta Walls and Thelma Mothershed.

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