Sheriff James Clark relaxing
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: 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1997 General Obligation Bonds
Object numberPC1999.53.45
DescriptionSheriff James Clark is relaxing in his office in the Dallas County Courthouse in Selma, Alabama in this black and white photograph. The photograph was taken on the evening of the first day of the march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. At this point most of the voting rights protestors were out of the city and outside of his jurisdiction after months of demonstrations. Clark is wearing a black suit and tie as he sits in his office. He is leaning back in his chair with his hands resting in relaxed fists on the top of his head, his arms are also bent on either side of this head. He is looking at the viewer and appears to be beginning to smile. Behind him is a wall with six different frames displaying certificates, letters, and a medal related to his work as a sheriff.On View
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