Men outside a Building, One Waving a Confederate Flag, Montgomery, Alabama, March 25, 1965
THF731439 / Men outside a Building, One Waving a Confederate Flag, Montgomery, Alabama, March 25, 1965
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Artifact Overview
Carl Benkert, Jr. (1922-2010) was an industrial designer from Michigan who traveled to Selma, Alabama in March of 1965 to participate in the Voting Rights Movement. He brought his camera and tape recorders to document his experience in Alabama, capturing images and songs over the course of ten days. Benkert's recordings were released in an album later that same year.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1965
Subject Date
25 March 1965
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2025.226.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Vishnu Benkert.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black and white
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8 in
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In March of 1965, the eyes of the world fell on Selma, Alabama as the city's Black citizens fought to secure their voting rights. When they were met with violent opposition, thousands of Americans came to Alabama to support their cause. What was the on-the-ground experience of those who came to Selma?