Malcolm X Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: SPC-2020-009

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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

March 20, 1962-February 21, 1965

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

The Gerth Archives and Special Collections is not the copyright holder for these photographs. If a patron wishes to make copies of materials in this collection, it is the responsibility of the researcher to attempt to locate the holder of the copyright to obtain permission for publication. Full responsibility for legal questions relating to the use and publication of manuscripts rests with the researcher. For information regarding United Press International (UPI) photographs, consult the

Extent

1 box (eight photographs)

.21 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection 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.