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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
Group of Men at Political Rally, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo A group of men stand near a car at a political rally for Everett Millican at Morris Brown College. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Political campaigns Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Gone With the Wind Float, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo A "Gone With the Wind" themed float is pulled by during the Morris Brown Homecoming Parade. Written on recto: Theme "GWTW." African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American students Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Miss Junior, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo Miss Junior, Constance Smith, and her attendants ride on the back of a Morris Brown parade car. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American students, African American women Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Marching Wolverines, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo The Morris Brown College Marching Wolverines band performs during the Homecoming Parade. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American students, Musicians Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Miss Gaines Hall, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo 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. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American students, African American women Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Morris Brown Majorettes, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo Majorettes perform during the Morris Brown Homecoming Parade. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, African American students, African American women Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican Speaking at Morris Brown College, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo Everett Millican speaks to a crowd from the steps of Stone Hall (now Fountain Hall) at his political rally. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Political campaigns Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican Shaking Hands With Voters, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo Everett Millican greets voters at his campaign rally at Morris Brown College. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Political campaigns Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican Greets Voters, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo Everett Millican greets voters at his campaign rally at Morris Brown College. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Political campaigns Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Everett Millican Leaving Rally, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo Everett Millican gets in a car to leave his campaign rally. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Political campaigns Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Women Walking Through Alley, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo Three women walk through an alley carrying books. African American universities and colleges, African American women, African Americans--Education Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Three Men, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo Three men laugh together while one holds a pipe. African American universities and colleges, African American men, African Americans--Education Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Simpson Road, October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo View of Simpson Road Northwest (now Joseph E. Boone Blvd) from a car. African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Housing Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Brown "Barber", October 1967 1967-10 Richmond, Bo Three men laugh together in a barbershop. Written on recto: Brown "Barber." African American men, African Americans--Health and hygiene Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Morris Brown Activity Building, 1967 1967 Richmond, Bo 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. African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Buildings and grounds Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Union Baptist Church, 1967 1967 Richmond, Bo Exterior of Union Baptist Church (now Atlanta Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church) as seen from across the street. African American churches, African Americans--Religion, Church buildings, Architecture Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hank Aaron Speaking to a Crowd, circa 1969 1964/1974 Richmond, Bo 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. African American athletes, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Sports Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hank Aaron Speaking, circa 1969 1964/1974 Richmond, Bo 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. African American athletes, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Sports Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hank Aaron at Arlan's, circa 1969 1964/1974 Richmond, Bo 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. African American athletes, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Sports Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Minnesota Fats Playing Pool, circa 1969 1964/1974 Richmond, Bo 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. Sports, Recreation Bo Richmond Photograph Collection