UNT Libraries Special Collections - 45 Matching Results

Search Results

Results: 1 - 24 next

[Alabama River from Edmund Pettus Bridge]

Description: A photograph of the Alabama River from the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. The shadow of the bridge's arch is visible on the water with is a greenish brown color. Trees border both sides of the river and an open area with a building is on the left side. In the distance is another bridge that appears to be for trains.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Chancel in Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church]

Description: A photograph of the chancel of the interior of the Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma, Alabama. There are four red velvet chairs and several with white padding on the seat. The altar table is also covered with a purple cloth.
Date: March 14, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Civil Rights Freedom Wall at AME church]

Description: A photograph of a monument dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. It reads "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall; of the city of Selma, Dallas County, Alabama Brown Chapel AME church headquarters of the civil rights movement Rev. James E Jackson, Pastor Presented by: The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. Evelyn Gibson Lowery, Founder/Chair March 6, 2005; "Roll Call of Freedom Fighters" 1950-2000 Afro Teachers … more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Civil Rights Memorial Mural in Selma]

Description: A photograph of the Civil Rights Memorial Mural in Selma, Alabama. There are five faces painted on it and the names written beneath them are (L-R) "Jonathan Daniels 1939-1965, Viola Gregg Liuzzo 1925-1965, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929-1968, Rev. James Reeb 1927-1965, Jimmie Lee Jackson 1938-1965". Behind the faces several silhouettes and the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing the Alabama River are painted with clouds at sunset above the scene. On the left the words "National Voting Rights M… more
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Civil Rights Memorial, Selma, AL]

Description: A photograph of a monument dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. The left side reads "I Had A Dream; They gave their lives to overcome injustice and secure the right to vote for all Americans; James J. Reeb, Boston; Viola Gregg Liuzzo, Detroit; Jimmy Lee Jackson, Marion, Alabama; Dedicated August 11 1979; This was the starting point of the march from Selma to Montgomery March 21, 1965; Project conceived and edited by Executive Secretary Robert H. Miller 1896-1979". The right… more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Historic home in Selma, AL]

Description: A photograph of a historic home in Selma, Alabama. The house is white and has a small rotunda on the front with four ionic columns supporting it. There are three wreathes on the windows and on the second story balcony railing. The two signs out front are for Obama that reads "Forward with Obama for a new south" and another that reads "Alpha Kappa Alpha". The sun is making the top of the picture glow.
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Historical home is Selma, AL]

Description: A photograph of one of the historic homes in Selma, Alabama. It is two stories and has a balcony across the front of the second floor. There are also white columns along the front of the building. The sun is behind the building causing the top of the photo to glow.
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Historical marker at Edmund Pettus Bridge]

Description: A photograph of a historical marker at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. The sign has the seal of the Alabama Historical Commission at the top and reads "The Selma Movement (The Beginning) The major civil rights protest, which focused national attention on the issue of racial discrimination in voting & led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, was centered in Selma. In January of 1963 local citizens organized a voter registration class & by February others were in Selma to … more
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Jimmie Lee Jackson on mural in Selma]

Description: A photograph of the Civil Rights Memorial Mural at the National Voting Rights Museum in Selma, Alabama. This photo is focused on "Jimmie Lee Jackson 1938-1965". Behind his face are several silhouettes with clouds at sunset above the scene and beneath him is a red line.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[John Tyler Morgan House]

Description: A photograph of the historic John Tyler Morgan home in Selma, Alabama. It is a white painted building with two floors and a balcony along the full second story. There is a small sign hanging from the balcony above the door that reads "Center for Cahawba Archaeology". People are standing in front of the house and are looking towards the historical marker sign. The sun is also causing the top of the photo to glow.
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[John Tyler Morgan House sign]

Description: A photograph of a historic home sign in Selma, Alabama. It is on a neighborhood street and reads "This was the residence of John Tyler Morgan (1824-1907), one of Alabama's most honored political and military leaders. Constructed in 1859 by Thomas R. Wetmore, it was purchased by Morgan in 1865, and served for many years as his principal residence. Morgan was a leader in the Secession Convention, ranking second only to William Lowndes Yancey in influence and power of debate. During the war he enl… more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Jonathan Daniels on mural in Selma]

Description: A photograph of the Civil Rights Memorial Mural at the National Voting Rights Museum in Selma, Alabama. This photo is focused on "Jonathan Daniels 1939-1965". Behind his face are several silhouettes with clouds at sunset above the scene and beneath him is a red line.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest graveside monument 1]

Description: A photograph of the memorial at Lt. Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest's grave in Live Oak Cemetery in Selma, Alabama. It has a square with the pattern of the confederate flag at the top and underneath it reads "Defender of Selma; Wizard of the saddle; untortured genius; the first with the most" and "This monument stands as testament of our perpetual devotion and respect for Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. CSA. 1821-1877, one of the south's finest heroes. In honor of Gen. Forrest's unwavering defense … more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest graveside monument 2]

Description: A photograph of the memorial at Lt. Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest's grave in Live Oak Cemetery in Selma, Alabama. "Forrest's Battles; 1864 West Point, MS. Oklona, MS. Fort Pillow, TN. Brics Crossroads, MS. Tupelo, MS. Memphis, TN. Sulphur Trestle, AL. Pulaski, TN. Johnsonville, TN. Springhill, TN. Franklin, TN. Nashville, TN. 1865 Battle of Selma, AL." Members of the group is standing behind the stone and the UNT travel van is parked behind them.
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest graveside monument 3]

Description: A photograph of the memorial at Lt. Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest's grave in Live Oak Cemetery in Selma, Alabama. At the top is the seal of the Confederate States of America and beneath it are words reading "This monument was erected and dedicated Oct. 7, 2000, By the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Alabama Division, Col. C. C. Pegues camp 62; Alabama Society, Order of Confederate Rose; Selma Chapter 53, United Daughters of the Confederacy; and from private contributions from those who love the sout… more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Mabry-Jones Home sign]

Description: A photograph of a sign outside of the Mabry-Jones Home in Selma, Alabama. It reads "This Greek Revival dwelling was built c. 1850 by Dr. Albert Gallatin Mabry, a prominent physician and member of the Alabama Legislature. Dr. Mabry was a leader in organizing the Alabama State Medical Association and instrumental in passing legislation which established the State's first hospital for the insane. This home was the residence during and after the War Between the States of Dr. Mabry's step-daughter, … more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.413012 -87.027083

[Monument honoring Amelia Robinson and Marie Foster]

Description: A photograph of a monument honoring Amelia Boynton Robinson and Marie Foster in Selma, Alabama. It reads "Honoring: Amelia Boynton Robinson, Marie Foster; The Selma-Montgomery March 'Bloody Sunday', March 7, 1965" and "Mothers of the Civil Rights Movement Before and Beyond the Bridge; Didn't let nothing turn them around! Presented by: The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Heritage Tour and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., INC. Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now; Evelyn G. Lowery, Founder/Chair; National Votin… more
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Monument honoring John Lewis]

Description: A photograph of a monument honoring John Lewis in Selma, Alabama. It reads "Honoring: The Honorable John Lewis Leader of The Selma-Montgomery March 'Bloody Sunday', March 7, 1965" and "'Get in the Way' 'When we pray, we move our feet' Presented by: The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Heritage Tour and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., INC. Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now; Evelyn G. Lowery, Founder/Chair; March 7, 2004". Between these two sets of text is a bronze carved face-plate of John Lewis.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Back to Top of Screen