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9 April 1968
Associated Press
Casket on Cart
One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated April 9, 1968. Depicts the mule-drawn caisson of Dr. King surrounded by marchers as it processes toward Morehouse College.
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Dignitaries Arrive
One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated April 9, 1968. Depicts limousines carrying various dignitaries as they make their way through surging crowds toward the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
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United Press International
[Crowds gathered outside the Ebenezer Baptist Church]
One telephoto published by United Press International dated April 9, 1968. Depicts massive crowds of people gathered around the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, before the funeral for Dr. King.
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Crowds Gather
One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated April 9, 1968. Depicts an aerial view of early gathering crowds outside of the Ebenezer Baptist Church prior to the funeral of Dr. King.
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The Masses
One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated April 9, 1968. Depicts the thousands of people marching through the streets of Atlanta, Georgia as part of Dr. King's funeral procession.
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One telephoto taken by United Press International dated April 9, 1968. Depicts Rev. Ralph Abernathy delivering the funeral address to a large crowd of people during the interment of Dr. King.
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At the Gravesite
One wirephoto published by Associated Press dated April 9, 1968. Depicts mourners gathered at the South View Cemetery for the burial service of Dr. King.
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[Robert Kennedy arrives at funeral for Dr. King]
One telephoto published by United Press International dated April 9, 1968. Depicts the crowd surging in the street as Senator Robert Kennedy emerges from his car outside of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Where Dr. King Was Assassinated
One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated April 9, 1968. Depicts Charles Q. Stevens, the man who rented a room neighboring Dr. King's assassin. He looks through the window from which the sniper took aim at Dr. King.
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Trying to See
One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated April 9, 1968. Depicts a young boy attempting to witness Dr. King's casket as it processes to Morehouse College.
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10 April 1968
[Newsman visiting grave of Dr. King]
One telephoto taken by United Press International dated April 10, 1968. Depicts a newsman visiting the grave of Dr. King a day after the burial at South View Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Guards King's Grave
One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated April 10, 1968. Depicts a guard sitting in his car at the gravesite of Dr. King at the South View Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia.
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12 April 1968
Witness
One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated April 12, 1968. Depicts Charles Q. Stevens, a resident of the rooming house where the assassin of Dr. King rented a room, standing outside of the bathroom from which the fatal shot was taken.
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2 May 1968
Dedicate Plaque at Assassination Site
One telephoto taken by United Press International dated May 2, 1968. Depicts Coretta Scott King and Rev. Ralph Abernathy at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. They are present for a dedication ceremony for a plaque marking the spot where Dr...
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9 June 1968
[James Earl Ray]
One telephoto published by United Press International dated June 9, 1968. The item is the photo issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police of James Earl Ray, accused of murdering Dr. King. This photo is the one Ray used for his Canadian passport...
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[James Earl Ray passport and FBI photos]
One telephoto published by United Press International dated June 9, 1968. A composite of two photos of James Earl Ray side by side. On the left is a photo released by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police originally taken by Arcade Photo Studio in...
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25 October 1974
Leaving Handcuffed
One wirephoto published by Associated Press dated October 125, 1974. Depicts a handcuffed James Earl Ray leaving the federal court building in Memphis, Tennessee. He is clutching a manila envelope. He was present at the court to testify against his...
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1968
Horton, Phillip C., 1911-1989
The Urban Effort to Improve Coverage of Minorities in the News Media, Center for the New York City Affairs
One pamphlet entitled, "The Urban Effort to Improve Coverage of Minorities in the News Media, Center for the New York City Affairs," dated 1968. Item is a report on the underepresentation of Black and Puerto Rican people in the news media. Also...
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1967
Ohio State University
New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Directory
One item entitled, "New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Directory," printed by Ohio State University, dated 1967. Contains a complete list of alumni residing in the New York City area. Organized alphabetically and geographically.
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1961
Senior, Clarence, 1903-1974
Strangers then Neighbors: From Pilgrims to Puerto Ricans
One book entitled, "Strangers then Neighbors: From Pilgrims to Puerto Ricans," written by Clarence Senior dated 1961. Consists of the history of immigration to the United States; the misconception that foreigners are largely responsible for crime...
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Zola
One photograph negative with sleeve. "Zola" is written on the sleeve.
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7 November 1962
Speaks Of His Mother
One picture dated November 7, 1962 of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., outside of the family townhouse in New York City, following the death of Eleanor Roosevelt.
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After His Mother Died
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13 August 1965
[Civil rights protest on August 13, 1965]
One photograph dated August 13, 1965. Image is of people marching. Some are linked arm in arm and others hold posters. Some posters read, "I Am A Union Man Color Me White Only," "Mr. 'A' Put Segregation Away," "CORE," Unions for Black Man Too."
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25 July 1966
Her Friends Injured During Racial Violence
One photograph by Associated Press dated July 25, 1966. Image is of a young girl holding a cigarette. Behind her are four men. One man on the left has his head bent forward, hands covered in blood; another injured man, pictured in the middle, is on...
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