Sheriff James G. Clark, Jr. informing Gov. Geo. Wallace
Artist
Dan Budnik
(born 1933 Long Island, New York)
Sitter
James G. Clark Jr.
(1922 Alabama - 2007 Elba, Alabama)
Date3/21/1965
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1997 General Obligation Bonds
Object numberPC1999.53.6
DescriptionSheriff James G. Clark Jr. of Dallas County, Alabama sits in his car speaking on a telephone in this black and white photograph. Clark is turned in his seat looking towards the back of the car. He holds a telephone next to his ear and mouth with both hands. Clark is informing Alabama Govenor George Wallace that the march from Selma to Montgomery is begninning. He is wearing a hat with a suit, there is a pin on his chest and a watch on his left wrist. The inside of the car can be seen in the photograph, and there is a radio speaker visible on the front dahsboard. The background is unfocused and blurry, but buildings and cars can be seen along with two men walking.On View
Not on viewTerms
September 1986
December 12, 1955