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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 man with a painted chest stands next to a girl wearing an American flag.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Unidentified Protestors, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
A man with a painted chest stands next to a girl wearing an American flag.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Elevated view of protestors as they walk by Rich's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: "WSB" camera crew films as they turn-in-to Rich's Dept. Store.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
March Near Rich's, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Elevated view of protestors as they walk by Rich's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: "WSB" camera crew films as they turn-in-to Rich's Dept. Store.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Elevated view of protestors as they walk by Rich's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: "WSB" camera crew films as they turn-in-to Rich's Dept. Store.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
March Passes Rich's, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Elevated view of protestors as they walk by Rich's Department Store. Written on accompanying document: "WSB" camera crew films as they turn-in-to Rich's Dept. Store.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Georgia State Troopers sit on the steps of the Georgia State Capitol Building. Written on accompanying document: State troopers waiting at capitol for marchers.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
State Troopers at Capitol, March Against Repression, May 23, 1970
Date Created
1970-05-23
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
Georgia State Troopers sit on the steps of the Georgia State Capitol Building. Written on accompanying document: State troopers waiting at capitol for marchers.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Social conditions, Protest movements
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
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
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
Subject
Protest movements, 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 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
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
"Things Go Bad With Coca-Cola Until City Workers Get Their Raise," 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
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
"Mayor Massell Turned His Back On The Poor," 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
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"We Work One Full Day For A Half Days Pay," April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
Subject
Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
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
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
"Stay Out Of Sears Until We Get A Raise," April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
Subject
Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
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
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
Subject
Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
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.
Bo Richmond Photograph Collection
Men at Sanitation Worker's Strike, April 1970
Date Created
1970-04
Creator
Richmond, Bo
Description
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.
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