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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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A group of people assemble and hold a sign for the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: March Against Repression 5-23-70 began at Ebernezer - ended Morehouse College - marchers assymbling.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"Alliance For Labor Action," March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A group of people assemble and hold a sign for the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: March Against Repression 5-23-70 began at Ebernezer - ended Morehouse College - marchers assymbling.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"Atlanta Starves Her Garbage Men," April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
Subject
Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Camera Crew at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
Subject
Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"City Employees On Strike," April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
Subject
Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
An unidentified man, Mayor Sam Massell, Senator George McGovern, Juanita Abernathy, Ralph Abernathy, Coretta Scott King, Leonard Woodcock, Joseph Lowery, Evelyn Lowery, and other unidentified people make up the front line of the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Front line of March, Mayor Sam Massell-Sen. McGovern, Mrs. Abernathy and Husband.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Civil Rights Leaders at Front Line, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
An unidentified man, Mayor Sam Massell, Senator George McGovern, Juanita Abernathy, Ralph Abernathy, Coretta Scott King, Leonard Woodcock, Joseph Lowery, Evelyn Lowery, and other unidentified people make up the front line of the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Front line of March, Mayor Sam Massell-Sen. McGovern, Mrs. Abernathy and Husband.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements, African American clergy, African American civic leaders
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A clergyman participates in the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Clergyman at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A clergyman participates in the Sanitation Worker's Strike. Written on accompanying document: The 36 day strike of city sanitation workers demonstration, downtown Atl.
Subject
Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Two unidentified members of the press are shown in the foreground while Coretta Scott King and Leonard Woodcock are shown marching in the background. Written on accompanying document: Mrs. Coretta King and Mr. Woodcock -who replaced Walter Reuther.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Coretta Scott King and Leonard Woodcock, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Two unidentified members of the press are shown in the foreground while Coretta Scott King and Leonard Woodcock are shown marching in the background. Written on accompanying document: Mrs. Coretta King and Mr. Woodcock -who replaced Walter Reuther.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements, African American civic leaders
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Couple at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
Subject
Protest movements, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
An unidentified man, Mayor Sam Massell, Senator George McGovern, Juanita Abernathy, Ralph Abernathy, Coretta Scott King, Leonard Woodcock, Joseph Lowery, Evelyn Lowery, and other unidentified people make up the front line of the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Front line of March, Mayor Sam Massell-Sen. McGovern, Mrs. Abernathy and Husband.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Front Line, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
An unidentified man, Mayor Sam Massell, Senator George McGovern, Juanita Abernathy, Ralph Abernathy, Coretta Scott King, Leonard Woodcock, Joseph Lowery, Evelyn Lowery, and other unidentified people make up the front line of the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Front line of March, Mayor Sam Massell-Sen. McGovern, Mrs. Abernathy and Husband.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements, African American clergy, African American civic leaders
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
View of the front line of the March Against Repression featuring George McGovern, Juanita Abernathy, and Ralph Abernathy. Written on accompanying document: Front line of March, Mayor Sam Massell-Sen. McGovern, Mrs. Abernathy and Husband.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
George McGovern, Juanita Abernathy, and Ralph Abernathy, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
View of the front line of the March Against Repression featuring George McGovern, Juanita Abernathy, and Ralph Abernathy. Written on accompanying document: Front line of March, Mayor Sam Massell-Sen. McGovern, Mrs. Abernathy and Husband.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements, African American clergy, African American civic leaders
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
View of police officers on the porch of the Georgia State Capitol Building. Written on accompanying document: State troopers - inside, outside - on porches all around capitol.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Georgia State Capitol Building, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
View of police officers on the porch of the Georgia State Capitol Building. Written on accompanying document: State troopers - inside, outside - on porches all around capitol.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Georgia State Troopers are seen walking by the Georgia State Capital Building. Written on accompanying document: Hoping for confrontation-getting ready.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Georgia State Troopers, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Georgia State Troopers are seen walking by the Georgia State Capital Building. Written on accompanying document: Hoping for confrontation-getting ready.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
View of Atlanta Journal reporter, Harmon Perry, in front of onlookers. Written on accompanying document: [Atlanta] Journals first negro reporter - Harmon Perry.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Harmon Perry, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
View of Atlanta Journal reporter, Harmon Perry, in front of onlookers. Written on accompanying document: [Atlanta] Journals first negro reporter - Harmon Perry.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements, African American journalists
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hosea Williams at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
Subject
Protest movements, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hosea Williams at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
Subject
Protest movements, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hosea Williams at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
Subject
Protest movements, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Hosea Williams at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
Subject
Protest movements, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A group of people hold signs in the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: March Against Repression 5-23-70 began at Ebernezer - ended Morehouse College - marchers assymbling.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"I May Be Black But I Am Somebody," March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A group of people hold signs in the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: March Against Repression 5-23-70 began at Ebernezer - ended Morehouse College - marchers assymbling.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Jesse Hill watches people assemble for the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Jessie Hill watching marchers.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Jesse Hill, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Jesse Hill watches people assemble for the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Jessie Hill watching marchers.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Jesse Jackson speaks with Captain Howard Baush at the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: SCLC's Jesse Jackson talks with Capt. Howard Baush.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Jesse Jackson and Captain Howard Baush, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Jesse Jackson speaks with Captain Howard Baush at the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: SCLC's Jesse Jackson talks with Capt. Howard Baush.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements, African American clergy, African American civic leaders
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection