1968

United Press International

Header Record

Title: [Group of 103 press photos surrounding assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.] [Decimalized .001-.103]

Group of 103 press photos of the events surrounding the aftermath of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Featured wirephotos are from either United Press International or Associated Press. Subjects include the meetings of civil rights leaders with policiticans, documentation of the scene of the crime, the marches undertook in King's honor, the lying in state of King's body, and his funeral. The majority of the photos are of the funeral ceremony of Dr. King. Featured promiently in the photos are Dr. King's family including his wife, Coretta Scott King, his children, and his parents…

GLC09739

2 March 1968

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Rioters rampaged through streets...

One press photo of crowds running through a street in Detroit. Above wire transmission is a note that the image would be use to report on the president's commission on riots. Photo attributed to AP Wirephoto. On reverse side is a stamp, "Received Examiner Reference Library, March 2, 1968." Also pasted is a newsclipping with tag, "Detroit--Rioters rampaged through streets in last summer's riots worst urban explosion in the nation."

GLC09735.41

June 28, 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: After the Shooting--Police Check Fallen Demonstrators.

One press photo of two black men on the ground while policeman hover pointing weapons at them. Markings on image indicate where to crop and highlight features. On reverse side is a psated newsclipping with note "racial/Louisiana." Clipping details the killing of four men in Baton Rouge.

GLC09735.42

25 September 1971

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit Demonstrators March While President Nixon Addresses Economic Club.

One press photo of group protesters marching on Detroit street after two children were killed by police. Editorial markings on image indicate where to crop. On reverse side is a pasted newsclipping, "Racial Seg./Detroit, Mich." and "Received Examiner Reference Library, September 25, 1971."

GLC09735.43

February 6, 1968

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Arlington, VA

One exterior shot of Martin Luther King Jr., among 1,500 members of a group known as, "Clergy and Laymen Concerned About Vietnam." In this group are regonized religious leaders of Christian and Jewish faith. Background of photograph features the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Caption describes a silent vigil held at Arlington National Cemetery on February 6.

GLC09737.06

4 May 1964

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit

One telephoto entitled "Detroit," printed by United Press International dated May 4, 1964. The image depicts a line of protesters picketing in front of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. Wire transfer information details that 300 protesters were picketing against racial discrimination at GM. The protest was organized by the NAACP.

GLC09716.01

25 July 1964

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Rochester, N.Y.

One telephoto entitled "Rochester, N.Y." printed by United Press International dated July 25, 1964. Depicts four Black men posed infront of a sign that reads "Freedom Now."

GLC09716.03

February 25, 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Selma, Ala.

One telephoto entitled, "Selma, Ala." taken by the UPI dated February 25, 1965. Image is of a crowd of African Americans standing before Wilson Baker, safety director, in the forefront of the photograph with his back to the viewer. Pictured in Selma, Alabama. Wire transfer information states that the people were kneeling, praying and singing following a ban on marches after 4:30 p.m., which was put in place by the mayor of Selma.

GLC09716.05

15 June 1964

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" printed by United Press International dated June 15, 1964. Image is of relgious leaders marching in Washington D.C. in front of the U.S. Capitol. Signs held by protester reads, "Pass Civil Rights Bill Now for Full Voting Rights For All Now," and "New York March to Washington Civil Rights Legislation Now." Wire transfer information details that 1,000 New Yorkers attend the March on Washington.

GLC09716.02

10 June 1963

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Danville, Va.

One telephoto entitled, "Danville, Va." taken by UPI dated June 10, 1963. Image is Black protesters marching down a street. Wire transfer information states the protesters pictured were en route to a desegregation rally.

GLC09717.01

9 March 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Berkeley, Calif.

One telephoto entitled, "Berkeley, Calif.," taken by UPI dated March 9, 1965. Image is of a crowd of protesters with city buildings visible in the background. Wire transfer information states that protest took place from UC Berkeley to Oakland City Hall, where there were about 1,000 people present. Protesters gathered to rally against police brutality in Alabama. Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) organized the protest.

GLC09717.04

10 March 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Chicago

One telephoto entitled, "Chicago" taken by UPI dated March 10, 1965. Image is of protesters being arrested. A police officer drags a woman from the road. While others sit against a bus. One protester is speaking into a megaphone. Onlookers stand in the background, and among them on man holds a sign reading "Peace in Selma." Wire transfer information states that eight people were arrested for protesting against illegal voter registration laws in Alabama.

GLC09718.02

10 June 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Chicago

One telephoto entitled, "Chicago" taken by UPI dated June 10, 1965. Image is of protesters walking down Balboa Drive in Chicago. They are pictured marching hand-in-hand in rows. Wire transfer information states that the protest was organized against school segregation and the rehiring of school superintendent Benjamin Willis.

GLC09718.03

29 June 1965

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Chicago

One telephoto entitled, "Chicago" taken by UPI dated June 29, 1965. Image is of protestors lying down on a street in Chicago. A man stands above them holding out a microphone. Police officers and cars visible in the background. Wire transfer information states that protests were against school superintendent, Benjamin Willis. Protests took place following failed talking with Mayor Richard Daley. An estimated 75 people were arrested.

GLC09718.04

September 23, 1957

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Little Rock

One telephoto entitled, "Little Rock," taken by UPI dated September 23, 1957. Image is of three police officers carrying a man by his hands and feet. Wire transfer information states that riots had taken place after nine Black students were blocked from entering Little Rock Central High School.

GLC09731.03

25 September 1957

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Little Rock, Ark.

One telephoto entitled "Little Rock, Ark.," taken by UPI dated September 25, 1957. Image is of the Little Rock Nine being escorted into Central High School by the National Guard. Wire transfer information states that paratroopers escroted nine Black students safely into the school. Story reported by UPI correspondent Louis Cassels.

GLC09731.04

26 September 1962

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [James Meredith blocked from entering the University of Mississippi]

One telephoto taken by United Press International dated September 26, 1962. Image is of James Meredith attempting to pass through Mississippi state troopers and police officers who were blocking him from entering the University of Mississippi. Wire transfer information states that this was the third attempt for Meredith to enter.

GLC09824.01

1 October 1962

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [James Meredith in Registrar's Office at the University of Mississippi]

One telephoto taken by United Press International dated October 1, 1962. Image is of James Meredith answering questions for journalists in the Registrar's Office. Wire transfer information states that the photograph was taken after Meredith successfully registered for classes.

GLC09824.02

11 October 1962

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [James Meredith walking on University of Mississippi campus]

One telephoto taken by United Press International dated October 11, 1962. Image is of James Meredith holding a bundle of laundry. Wire transfer description mentions that there were "no known cat calls or remarks from passing students," on the day of this photograph.

GLC09824.03

7 January 1963

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [James Meredith walking on University of Mississippi campus]

One telephoto taken by United Press International dated January 7, 1963. Image is of James Meredith on campus steps surrounded by white students and reporters. Wire transfer information states that Meredith said that he would not continue attending "unless definite and positive changes were made."

GLC09824.04

9 June 1966

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of shotgun wounds on back of James Meredith's head]

One telephoto taken by United Press International dated June 9, 1966. Image shows the back of James Meredith's head covered in bullet wounds. The incident occurred during a civil rights march he organized in Mississippi.

GLC09824.05

7 March 1966

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [American Marines in South Vietnam]

One photo released by the United Press International dated March 7, 1966. Depicts American Marines participating kneeling by a puddle in South Vietnam. On the reverse side is a newspaper clipping that states they were resting before staging an operation against the Vietcong.

GLC09795.04

3 June 1970

United Press International

Photograph

Title: San Francisco

One telephoto entitled "San Francisco" taken by the United Press International dated June 3, 1970. Shows an aerial view of Alcatraz Island's southern end, where five buildings were damaged by a fire on June 2. The caption notes that a spokesman for the Government Services Administration blamed the indigenous groups occupying the island for causing the fire.

GLC09795.06

7 April 1968

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 7, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts armed National Guardsmen gathered at an air base. Wire transfer information states that 12,000 federal troops deployed to Washington, D.C. from Fort Bragg, North Carolina due to civil unrest following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

GLC09740.031

7 April 1968

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 7, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts armed National Guardsmen marching past Black residents of Pittsburgh. Wire transfer information states that Governor Raymond Shafer ordered a curfew to curb unrest following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.

GLC09740.032