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Malcolm X Photograph Collection
SPC.2020.009  
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  • Contributing Institution: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
    Title: Malcolm X Photograph Collection
    Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2020.009
    Physical Description: 1 box (eight photographs)
    Physical Description: .21 Linear Feet
    Date (inclusive): March 20, 1962-February 21, 1965
    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.
    Language of Material: English .

    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 Library of Congress United Press International (UPI) Photographs Rights and Restrictions Information 

    Preferred Citation

    For information about citing archival material, see the Citations for Archival Material  guide, or consult the appropriate style manual.

    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.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Photographs
    Civil Rights Movement
    African Americans -- Civil rights
    X, Malcolm, 1925-1965