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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., United Nations

Artist Benedict J. Fernandez (American, b. 1936)

CultureAmerican

DateApril 15, 1967

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsOverall, Image: 8 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (21 x 31.1 cm)
Overall: 10 15/16 × 13 15/16 in. (27.8 × 35.4 cm)
Overall, Mat: 16 × 20 1/16 in. (40.6 × 51 cm)

Credit LineGift of Kodak and Michael S. Engl

Object number97.17.3

Not on view

DescriptionThis gelatin silver print depicts Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. surrounded by supporters, advisors, and security personnel. King prepares for his speech at the United Nations. At left is NBC correspondent Ponchita Pierce.

Label TextDr. Martin Luther King, Jr., United Nations, New York City April 15, 1967 Gelatin silver print, ca. 1989 Gift of Kodak and Michael S. Engl 97.17.3 Surrounded by supporters, advisors, and security personnel, Dr. King prepares for his speech at the United Nations on April 15, 1967. At left is NBC correspondent Ponchita Pierce. Approval Date: 09/2008Exhibition History"Countdown to Eternity: Photographs of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Ben Fernandez," Kaufman Theatre Lobby, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA., September 26, 2008 - March 1, 2009. "Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement from the Museum Collection," Alice R. and Sol B. Frank Photo Galleries, February 6 - May 31, 1998.