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Oct 25, 2021

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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Title Date Created Creator Description Subject Collection
Couple at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo A couple walk in front of Hosea Williams at the Sanitation Worker's Strike in Atlanta. Written on accompanying document: Hosea Williams speaking during march of sanitation strikers. Protest movements, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo People march through Atlanta as part of the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hosea Williams at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Hosea Williams speaks into a microphone at the Sanitation Worker's Strike in Atlanta. Written on accompanying document: Hosea Williams speaking during march of sanitation strikers. Protest movements, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hosea Williams at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Hosea Williams speaks into a microphone at the Sanitation Worker's Strike in Atlanta. Written on accompanying document: Hosea Williams speaking during march of sanitation strikers. Protest movements, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hosea Williams at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Hosea Williams speaks into a microphone at the Sanitation Worker's Strike in Atlanta. Written on accompanying document: Hosea Williams speaking during march of sanitation strikers. Protest movements, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"Things Go Bad With Coca-Cola Until City Workers Get Their Raise," April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Marchers carrying protest signs walk through Atlanta during the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"Mayor Massell Turned His Back On The Poor," April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Marchers carrying protest signs walk through Atlanta during the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"We Work One Full Day For A Half Days Pay," April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Unidentified marchers carry signs and walk through the city as part of the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Clergyman at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo A clergyman participates in the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"Stay Out Of Sears Until We Get A Raise," April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Crowd marching past Kay Jewlers and Walgreens in Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"Atlanta Starves Her Garbage Men," April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Marchers carrying protest signs walk through Atlanta during the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Marchers walk through Atlanta during the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Men at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Men stand under an awning near Rich's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Camera Crew at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo A man carries a large camera during the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Marchers walk by Woolworth's and Holiday Shoes during the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Marchers walk by Woolworth's and Holiday Shoes during the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hosea Williams at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Hosea Williams speaks while a group surrounds him at the Sanitation Worker's Strike in Atlanta. Written on accompanying document: Hosea Williams speaking during march of sanitation strikers. Protest movements, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"City Employees On Strike," April 1970 1970-04 Richmond, Bo Two women carrying protest signs participate in the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl. Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment Bo Richmond Photograph Collection