American Historical Ephemera and Photography

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Lot 202

[CIVIL RIGHTS]. A group of 3 press photographs documenting the aftermath of a riot protesting a rally held in support of the Freedom Riders at the First Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. May 1961.

Lot 202

[CIVIL RIGHTS]. A group of 3 press photographs documenting the aftermath of a riot protesting a rally held in support of the Freedom Riders at the First Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. May 1961.

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Estimate: $400 - $600

Estimate$400 – $600

Status

Closed

[CIVIL RIGHTS]. A group of 3 press photographs documenting the aftermath of a riot protesting a rally held in support of the Freedom Riders at the First Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. May 1961.

3 silver gelatin photographs, approx. 10 x 8 in. or smaller (edge/corner wear to each, some cropped). Each with caption on recto or verso and cropping notes. Ink stamps and newspaper clippings on verso.

On 21 May 1961, a mass meeting was held at the African American First Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL, in honor of the Freedom Riders, but a rioting mob held the attendees prisoner within the building.

Scenes/captions include: "Homeward Bound - National Guardsmen button up the tailgate of a military truck as they began taking Negroes home from the beleaguered church in Montgomery, Alabama, early today," 22 May 1961. -- "Joe Smelley, assistant director of the Alabama Highway Patrol, reads newspaper which headlines 'City under Martial Law.' Gov. John Patterson called out the National Guard late 5/21 after renewed violence broke out at the Negro First Baptist Church, shown in background.," 22 May 1961 (small chip near top right corner of print). -- "Remaining in church under orders for their own safety, Negroes wait in pews for mob's fury to subside. They had attended integration rally," 24 May 1961.

Together, 3 press photographs.

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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American Historical Ephemera and Photography

[CIVIL RIGHTS]. A group of 3 press photographs documenting the aftermath of a riot protesting a rally held in support of the Freedom Riders at the First Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. May 1961.

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