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8 April 1968
United Press International
[Martin Luther King Sr. waves to tomb of son]
One telephoto by United Press International dated April 8, 1968. Depicts Martin Luther King Sr., waving toward the opening of his son's tomb.
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[Dr. King's family at his funeral]
One telephoto by United Press International dated April 8, 1968. Depicts Dr. King's father, mother, and brother at the funeral ceremony standing at the foot of Dr. King's tomb.
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Associated Press
Mrs. King Cries
One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated April 8, 1968. Depicts Coretta Scott King crying at a half-way point of a tribute march in his honor in Memphis, Tennessee.
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The Emotions of Mrs.King
One Associated Press wirephoto comprised of two photos of Coretta Scott King at a memorial gathering for her husband in Memphis, Tennessee. On the left is a photo of Coretta Scott King laughing, and on the right is a picture of her crying.
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9 March 1943
G.A. Joseph Studios
Dorie Miller and officers
One photograph of Dorie Miller and other officers lined up dated March 9, 1943. Date is stamped on the rear of the photo.
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[Dance]
One photograph of a group of African American couples dancing dated March 9, 1943. Most of the men are wearing uniforms. Note in pencil on the rear of the photo reads "Dorie Miller Back row against the wall tall figure." Date is stamped on the rear...
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[Seated at a Table]
One photograph of twenty four African Americans seated at a table dated March 9, 1943. Most of the men are wearing uniforms. Date is stamped on the rear of the photo.
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circa 1944
Unknown
Portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt
One undated photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt. Accompanies a letter GLC09544.01
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no date
[Portrait of man on bike by reservoir]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a man posed iwth his bicycle by the reservoir. "Danger" is painted on a wall behind him.
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[Photograph of two men in a boat]
One undated black-and-white photograph of two men in a boat in a small body of water.
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[Photograph of a man and dog in front of a house]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a man wearing suspenders posed in front of a house. Seated in a chair before the man is a small dog.
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[Photograph of a baby in a stroller]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a child in a stroller by a row of houses. On the reverse side is a note that states her name is Sylvia Joyce and she is 8 months old.
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[Photograph of a mother and her child]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a mother and her child laughing in a living room.
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[Photograph of a father and his child]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a father holding his child who is leaning against a car.
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[Portrait of woman]
One undated black-and-white photograph of an unidentified woman.
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[Portrait of man in a tuxedo]
One undated black-and-white portrait of a man wearing a tuxedo.
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[Portrait of a woman in a coat]
One undated black-and-white portrait of a woman wearing a coat outside.
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[Photograph of woman handing a bag to a man in suit]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a man and a woman. The woman is handing a bag to a man in what appears to be an office.
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[Photograph of man in the nude at the beach]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a man in the nude posed in water.
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[Portrait of two women in coats]
One undated black-and-white portrait of two women posed in hats and coats. The second woman is wearing fur.
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[Photograph of a truck]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a truck. Image is overexposed.
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[Portrait of two women]
One undated black-and-white portrait of two women posed in a front yard.
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[Portrait of pilot]
One undated portrait of a pilot.
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[Photograph of backyard and log cabin]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a backyard with a log cabin in the distance.
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[Photograph of community homes]
One undated black-and-white photograph of community homes and cars.
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[Photograph of well and log cabin]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a well and a log cabin. A wood pile sits by the cabin.
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[Photograph of home front entrance]
One undated black-and-white photograph of the front entrance of a home. Light reflects from the car onto the outdoor sidings of the building.
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July 1941
[Portait of 99th Pursuit Squadron]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a member of the 99th Pursuit Squadron. Handwritten text on image reads, "Me in the Army, 99th pursuit sqd. July, 1941."
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[Portrait of Tuskegee airman]
One undated black-and-white portrait of a Tuskegee airman in uniform.
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[Portrait of a woman]
One undated black-and-white portrait of an unidentified woman.
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[Portrait of a woman leaning on floor]
One undated black-and-white portrait of an unidentified woman leaning against photo studio backdrop.
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[Portrait of a couple and wedding cake]
One undated portrait of a couple, "Celestine and Dan" inscribed to Francis S. Brown. They are depicted cutting a wedding cake.
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[Studio portrait of a woman]
One undated black-and-white studio portrait of a woman.
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Grobes Photo Service
One undated black-and-white studio portrait of a woman standing on checkered floor.
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AAF Training Command
Big O'Neal -- Winning at the U.S. Olympics
One undated black-and-white photograph of "O'Neal"competing at a shot put event. Description originally attached to the image stated that he was participating in the U.S. Olympics.
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5 April 1968
Times Square Invader Dragged Off
One telephoto entitled, "Times Square Invader Dragged Off," dated April 5, 1968, taken by Associated Press. Image depicts two policemen dragging a Black man on the ground by his arm and the neck of his coat. Attached to the image is a typed note that...
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Pleader for Nonviolence
One telephoto entitled, "Pleader for Nonviolence," dated April 5, 1968, taken by Associated Press. Image depicts Charles Evers walking past Jackson, Mississippi police officers. Wire transfer information states that Evers had asked for young Black...
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Chicago
One telephoto entitled, "Chicago," dated April 5, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts a group of people surrounded by dismantled mannequins, trash and shuttered storefronts. Wire transfer information describes that rioting had taken...
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Through the Window
One telephoto entitled, "Through the Window," dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts a man climbing out of a storefront window carrying unidentified objects.
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Burning Building
One telephoto entitled, "Burning Building," dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image consists of various buildings on fire. Wire transfer information states that fires took place throughout Chicago's West Side.
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Burn, Burn
One telephoto entitled, "Burn, Burn," dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Pictured from a rooftop, image shows smoke rising from a building. Wire transfer information describes how firefighters in Chicago used "snorkel units" to extinguish...
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One telephoto entitled, "Chicago" dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Taken from a bird's eyes view. Image shows a neighborhood block covered by smoke rising from water attempting to extinguish a fire.
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National Guard Reactivated
One telephoto entitled, "National Guard Reactivated" dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts National Guardsmen stationed around outside and seated in trucks. Wire transfer information describes that after a five-day occupation...
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The Nation's Capital
One telephoto entitled, "The Nation's Capital" dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. The focus of the image is on smoke rising from buildings on fire. Wire transfer information states that the fires were located in Downtown D.C.
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Washington
One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 5, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts an aerial view of buildings on fire in Washington D.C. Wire transfer information states that the smoke rising was located on 13th Street.
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6 April 1968
One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 6, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts smoke rising in the distance behind the U.S. Capitol. Wire transfer information states that a curfew commenced at 4 p.m. due to civil unrest...
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On Guard
One telephoto entitled, "On Guard" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts a National Guardsman standing on a corner surrounded by rubble. Wire transfer information states that the rubble was formerly a jewelry store.
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Washington Under Curfew
One telephoto entitled, "Washington Under Curfew" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts an armed National Guardsman standing in the middle of an empty street. Wire transfer information states that a curfew commenced at 4 p.m. due to...
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Waved Away
One telephoto entitled, "Waved Away" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts two armed National Guardsmen wearing gasmasks. One guardsmen is gesturing to a Black woman to move away from the street.
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Troops Guard Firefighters
One telephoto entitled, "Troops Guard Firefighters" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts armed National Guardsmen watching firefighters extinguish a building on fire.
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