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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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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
Protesters march across a bridge in downtown Atlanta during the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Scenes of the March in Progress.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Protesters in Downtown Atlanta, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Protesters march across a bridge in downtown Atlanta during the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Scenes of the March in Progress.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Protesters walk through Atlanta carrying signs as part of the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Scenes of the March in Progress.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"No More!," March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Protesters walk through Atlanta carrying signs as part of the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Scenes of the March in Progress.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A group of men carry two coffins in the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Scenes of the March in Progress.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Men Carrying Coffins, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A group of men carry two coffins in the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Scenes of the March in Progress.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
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
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
Jesse Jackson is interviewed at the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Being interviewed.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Jesse Jackson, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Jesse Jackson is interviewed at the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Being interviewed.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements, African American clergy, African American civic leaders
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
Atlanta Hawks player Walt Hazzard watches the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Atlanta Hawks star Walt Hazzard.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Walt Hazzard, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Atlanta Hawks player Walt Hazzard watches the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Atlanta Hawks star Walt Hazzard.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements, Sports, African American athletes
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 group of people prepare for the start of the march and hold a large banner that reads "March Against Repression Liberation Train, SCLC." Written on accompanying document: March Against Repression 5-23-70 began at Ebernezer - ended Morehouse College - marchers assymbling.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"Liberation Train," March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A group of people prepare for the start of the march and hold a large banner that reads "March Against Repression Liberation Train, SCLC." 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
A group of unidentified men wait for the start of the march. Written on accompanying document: March Against Repression 5-23-70 began at Ebernezer - ended Morehouse College - marchers assymbling.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Men Assembling, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A group of unidentified men wait for the start of the march. 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 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
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 Speaks With 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
A man called "Sunshine" waits for the start of the march. Written on accompanying document: "Sunshine" man on crutches lost legs during "Poor Peoples March."
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"Sunshine," March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A man called "Sunshine" waits for the start of the march. Written on accompanying document: "Sunshine" man on crutches lost legs during "Poor Peoples March."
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
Two men speak in front of a horse drawn carriage during the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Scenes of the March in Progress.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Men Speaking, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Two men speak in front of a horse drawn carriage during the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Scenes of the March in Progress.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
A group of men carry two coffins in the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Scenes of the March in Progress.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Men Carrying Coffins, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A group of men carry two coffins in the March Against Repression. Written on accompanying document: Scenes of the March in Progress.
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