UPI - The African American Experience 1930-1980

 

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    Identifier

    35160004356573

    Creation Date

    6-30-1974

    Subject—Names

    Coretta Scott King

    Subject—Topics

    Civil Rights Movement

    Description

    Atlanta: Mrs.Coretta King, wife of slain civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., arrives at the Atlanta home of Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr. 6/30. Mrs Alberta King was shot while she was at the organ in the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Mrs. King, 70, was the mother of the slain Dr. King, Jr. Mrs King and a man were killed when an apparent berserk young man opened fire during church services 6/30.

    Format

    BW Photograph, 11" x 8.5"

    Source

    United Press International

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    Keywords

    African Americans, history, United States, prejudice, desegregation, civil rights movement, Black Panthers

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