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Bo Richmond Photograph Collection

Roosevelt "Bo" Richmond was an amateur photographer from Alabama. He photographed events, buildings, people, and documented the Civil Rights movement in Atlanta in the late 1960s and early 1970s. This collection contains photographs of people, events and places in Atlanta, Georgia. Included are photographs of Henry "Hank" Aaron, Hosea Williams at the sanitation workers strike, Jesse Jackson at the March Against Repression, Martin Luther King, Jr. at the barber shop and photos of the funeral procession for Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Coretta Scott King greets churchgoers at West Hunter Baptist Church.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Coretta Scott King Greets Churchgoers, October 26, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-26
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Coretta Scott King greets churchgoers at West Hunter Baptist Church.
Subject
African American women, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Religion
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Coretta Scott King speaks at Home Coming Day at West Hunter Baptist Church.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Coretta Scott King Speaking at West Hunter Baptist Church, October 26, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-26
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Coretta Scott King speaks at Home Coming Day at West Hunter Baptist Church.
Subject
African American women, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Coretta Scott King and Ralph Abernathy greet churchgoers during Home Coming Day at West Hunter Baptist Church.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Coretta Scott King, Ralph Abernathy, and Others, October 26, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-26
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Coretta Scott King and Ralph Abernathy greet churchgoers during Home Coming Day at West Hunter Baptist Church.
Subject
African American women, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Coretta Scott King, Ralph Abernathy, and others greet churchgoers during Home Coming Day at West Hunter Baptist Church.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Coretta Scott King, Ralph Abernathy, and Others, October 26, 1969
Date Created
1969-10-26
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Coretta Scott King, Ralph Abernathy, and others greet churchgoers during Home Coming Day at West Hunter Baptist Church.
Subject
African American women, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Exterior of the late Elder Michaux's Temple. Written on accompanying document: speaks for itself -militant-.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Elder Michaux's Temple, 1969
Date Created
1969
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Exterior of the late Elder Michaux's Temple. Written on accompanying document: speaks for itself -militant-.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Church buildings, Religious broadcasting
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
View of people walking through a crosswalk in Washington D.C. Written on accompanying document: Wash. "Barn Dance" Crossing - All lights red - U.S. Treas. B. Grd.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Crosswalk in Washington D.C., 1969
Date Created
1969
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
View of people walking through a crosswalk in Washington D.C. Written on accompanying document: Wash. "Barn Dance" Crossing - All lights red - U.S. Treas. B. Grd.
Subject
Architecture, Political science, Public buildings
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
View of the White House from Pennsylvania Avenue. Written on accompanying document: "White House" 1969.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
The White House, 1969
Date Created
1969
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
View of the White House from Pennsylvania Avenue. Written on accompanying document: "White House" 1969.
Subject
Political science, Public buildings, Architecture
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Exterior of the late Elder Michaux's Temple. Written on accompanying document: The Late Elder Micheaus' Temple.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"Church of God," 1969
Date Created
1969
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Exterior of the late Elder Michaux's Temple. Written on accompanying document: The Late Elder Micheaus' Temple.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, Church buildings, Religious broadcasting
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Exterior of the Federal City College (now University of the District of Columbia), a public historically black university and the only public university in the city.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"The Federal City College," 1969
Date Created
1969
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Exterior of the Federal City College (now University of the District of Columbia), a public historically black university and the only public university in the city.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American students, African American teachers
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
View of Dushone Park from the street. Written on accompanying document: "Dushone Park" Hippies Hang-out.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Dushone Park, 1969
Date Created
1969
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
View of Dushone Park from the street. Written on accompanying document: "Dushone Park" Hippies Hang-out.
Subject
Public buildings
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Onlookers line the street to watch Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Onlookers Watch Funeral Procession for Martin Luther King Jr., April 9, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-09
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Onlookers line the street to watch Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A large group of people walk down the street in Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Funeral Procession for Martin Luther King Jr., April 9, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-09
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A large group of people walk down the street in Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A large group of people walk down the street in Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Funeral Procession for Martin Luther King Jr., April 9, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-09
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A large group of people walk down the street in Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A police escort leads the funeral procession for Martin Luther King Jr.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Police Escort at Funeral Procession for Martin Luther King Jr., April 9, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-09
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A police escort leads the funeral procession for Martin Luther King Jr.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A group of people walk next to Martin Luther King Jr.'s casket.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Funeral Procession for Martin Luther King Jr., April 9, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-09
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A group of people walk next to Martin Luther King Jr.'s casket.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A group of people walk next to Martin Luther King Jr.'s casket.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Transportation of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Casket, April 9, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-09
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A group of people walk next to Martin Luther King Jr.'s casket.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Jackie Robinson and his wife Rachael Robinson walk to Morehouse College as part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Jackie Robinson and Rachael Robinson, April 9, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-09
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Jackie Robinson and his wife Rachael Robinson walk to Morehouse College as part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A group of unidentified men walk down Hunter Street (now Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.) as part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Group in Martin Luther King Jr.'s Funeral Procession, April 9, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-09
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A group of unidentified men walk down Hunter Street (now Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.) as part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A group of unidentified men walk down Hunter Street (now Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.) as part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Funeral Procession, April 9, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-09
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A group of unidentified men walk down Hunter Street (now Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.) as part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Mourners walk down Hunter Street (now Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.) as part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Crowd at Martin Luther King Jr.'s Funeral Procession, April 9, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-09
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Mourners walk down Hunter Street (now Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.) as part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Mourners walk down Hunter Street (now Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.) as part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Crowd at Martin Luther King Jr.'s Funeral Procession, April 9, 1969
Date Created
1968-04-09
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Mourners walk down Hunter Street (now Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.) as part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A row of civic leaders lead the funeral procession for Martin Luther King Jr.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Front of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Funeral Procession, April 9, 1968
Date Created
1968-04-09
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A row of civic leaders lead the funeral procession for Martin Luther King Jr.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
View of the exterior of the Atlanta City Hall building.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Atlanta City Hall, November 1967
Date Created
1967-11
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
View of the exterior of the Atlanta City Hall building.
Subject
Public buildings, Political science, Architecture
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
View of the exterior of the Atlanta City Hall with cars parked out front.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Atlanta City Hall, November 1967
Date Created
1967-11
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
View of the exterior of the Atlanta City Hall with cars parked out front.
Subject
Public buildings, Political science, Architecture
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Martin Luther King Jr. sits in a chair at a barbershop.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Martin Luther King Jr. at a Barbershop, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Martin Luther King Jr. sits in a chair at a barbershop.
Subject
African American civic leaders, African American pioneers, African American clergy, African American churches
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Exterior of the Happy Haven Nursing Home (now named Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center) following a renovation.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Happy Haven Home, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Exterior of the Happy Haven Nursing Home (now named Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center) following a renovation.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Nursing, Older people
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A woman reaches towards her child near a campaign car at a political rally for Everett Millican at Morris Brown College.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Woman Near Campaign Car, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A woman reaches towards her child near a campaign car at a political rally for Everett Millican at Morris Brown College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Political campaigns
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican and others are interviewed during a political rally at Morris Brown College.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Interview at Everett Millican Political Rally, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Everett Millican and others are interviewed during a political rally at Morris Brown College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Political campaigns
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Exterior of the Happy Haven Nursing Home (now named Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center) following a renovation. Written on recto: New Happy Haven Home.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"New Happy Haven Home," October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Exterior of the Happy Haven Nursing Home (now named Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center) following a renovation. Written on recto: New Happy Haven Home.
Subject
African Americans--Housing, African Americans--Health and hygiene, Nursing, Older people
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Reverend Phew stands in a barbershop. Written on recto: Rev. Phew.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"Reverend Phew," October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Reverend Phew stands in a barbershop. Written on recto: Rev. Phew.
Subject
African American clergy, African Americans--Religion, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A group of men stand near a car at a political rally for Everett Millican at Morris Brown College.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Group of Men at Political Rally, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A group of men stand near a car at a political rally for Everett Millican at Morris Brown College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Political campaigns
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A "Gone With the Wind" themed float is pulled by during the Morris Brown Homecoming Parade. Written on recto: Theme "GWTW."
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Gone With the Wind Float, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A "Gone With the Wind" themed float is pulled by during the Morris Brown Homecoming Parade. Written on recto: Theme "GWTW."
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American students
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Miss Junior, Constance Smith, and her attendants ride on the back of a Morris Brown parade car.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Miss Junior, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Miss Junior, Constance Smith, and her attendants ride on the back of a Morris Brown parade car.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American students, African American women
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
The Morris Brown College Marching Wolverines band performs during the Homecoming Parade.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Marching Wolverines, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
The Morris Brown College Marching Wolverines band performs during the Homecoming Parade.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American students, Musicians
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Two attendants ride on the front of a car while JoAnn Bass, Miss Gaines Hall, rides on the back during the Morris Brown Homecoming Parade.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Miss Gaines Hall, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Two attendants ride on the front of a car while JoAnn Bass, Miss Gaines Hall, rides on the back during the Morris Brown Homecoming Parade.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American students, African American women
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Majorettes perform during the Morris Brown Homecoming Parade.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Morris Brown Majorettes, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Majorettes perform during the Morris Brown Homecoming Parade.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American students, African American women
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican speaks to a crowd from the steps of Stone Hall (now Fountain Hall) at his political rally.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican Speaking at Morris Brown College, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Everett Millican speaks to a crowd from the steps of Stone Hall (now Fountain Hall) at his political rally.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Political campaigns
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican greets voters at his campaign rally at Morris Brown College.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican Shaking Hands With Voters, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Everett Millican greets voters at his campaign rally at Morris Brown College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Political campaigns
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican greets voters at his campaign rally at Morris Brown College.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican Greets Voters, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Everett Millican greets voters at his campaign rally at Morris Brown College.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Political campaigns
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican gets in a car to leave his campaign rally.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican Leaving Rally, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Everett Millican gets in a car to leave his campaign rally.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Political campaigns
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Three women walk through an alley carrying books.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Women Walking Through Alley, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Three women walk through an alley carrying books.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Three men laugh together while one holds a pipe.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Three Men, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Three men laugh together while one holds a pipe.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
View of Simpson Road Northwest (now Joseph E. Boone Blvd) from a car.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Simpson Road, October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
View of Simpson Road Northwest (now Joseph E. Boone Blvd) from a car.
Subject
African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Housing
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Three men laugh together in a barbershop. Written on recto: Brown "Barber."
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Brown "Barber", October 1967
Date Created
1967-10
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Three men laugh together in a barbershop. Written on recto: Brown "Barber."
Subject
African American men, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
View of the Morris Brown Activity Building as seen from Hunter Street (now Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW). Written on recto: Morris Brown Activity Bldg.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Morris Brown Activity Building, 1967
Date Created
1967
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
View of the Morris Brown Activity Building as seen from Hunter Street (now Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW). Written on recto: Morris Brown Activity Bldg.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Exterior of Union Baptist Church (now Atlanta Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church) as seen from across the street.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Union Baptist Church, 1967
Date Created
1967
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Exterior of Union Baptist Church (now Atlanta Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church) as seen from across the street.
Subject
African American churches, African Americans--Religion, Church buildings, Architecture
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hank Aaron speaks to a group of onlookers in Arlan's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: Hank Aaron and Minnesota"Fats" - Personal appearance at Arlan's in sports department.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hank Aaron Speaking to a Crowd, circa 1969
Date Created
1964/1974
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Hank Aaron speaks to a group of onlookers in Arlan's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: Hank Aaron and Minnesota"Fats" - Personal appearance at Arlan's in sports department.
Subject
African American athletes, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Sports
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hank Aaron looks over his shoulder while speaking to a group of onlookers in Arlan's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: Hank Aaron and Minnesota"Fats" - Personal appearance at Arlan's in sports department.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hank Aaron Speaking, circa 1969
Date Created
1964/1974
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Hank Aaron looks over his shoulder while speaking to a group of onlookers in Arlan's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: Hank Aaron and Minnesota"Fats" - Personal appearance at Arlan's in sports department.
Subject
African American athletes, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Sports
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hank Aaron signs autographs at Arlan's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: Hank Aaron and Minnesota"Fats" - Personal appearance at Arlan's in sports department.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hank Aaron at Arlan's, circa 1969
Date Created
1964/1974
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Hank Aaron signs autographs at Arlan's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: Hank Aaron and Minnesota"Fats" - Personal appearance at Arlan's in sports department.
Subject
African American athletes, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Sports
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Minnesota Fats demonstrates various shots to onlookers in Arlan's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: Minnesota "fats" demonstrating various trick shots in Arlan's sports department.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Minnesota Fats Playing Pool, circa 1969
Date Created
1964/1974
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Minnesota Fats demonstrates various shots to onlookers in Arlan's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: Minnesota "fats" demonstrating various trick shots in Arlan's sports department.
Subject
Sports, Recreation
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection