Photograph of Malcolm X leaving a Philadelphia radio station , December 30, 1964

Item — Box: 1, item: 6

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Malcolm X Photograph Collection (March 20, 1962-February 21, 1965) contains eight black-and-white press photographs taken of Malcolm X at various events, as well as images taken of him at the [L.A.] courthouse, in front of his home after it was firebombed, and an image of him taken on a stretcher after he was assassinated. A majority of the photographs were taken by United Press International (UPI) telephoto.

Dates

December 30, 1964

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 box (eight photographs)

From the Collection: .21 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

caption on the photograph states: "Shotgun armed police protect Malcolm X (left) as he leaves a radio station after a report that an attempt was to be made on his life late 12/29. Four of the former Black Muslim leader's bodyguards were beaten during a visit to Philadelphia to reorganize the Black Muslims into two new groups." UPI Telephoto.

General

attached to the photograph is a document that states: "The Dedication and Commitment to Truth which characterized Malcolm X led to physical confrontation with organized groups and caused him much grief as a man seeking freedom for all Black people."