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
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