Civil Rights Collection (#5)

Pinback button promoting Martin Luther King Day, 1982. Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, (sometimes referred to as MLK Day), is a national holiday in the United States marking the birthday of African-American civil rights campaigner Martin Luther King Jr

Pinback button for the Black National Political Convention, mid 20th century
The National Black Political Convention, or the Gary Convention, was held in Gary, Indiana in 1972, and provided a space for African-Americans to discuss issues adversely affecting their communities

Pinback button for a national holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr. mid-20th century
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, (sometimes referred to as MLK Day), is a national holiday in the United States honoring African-American civil rights campaigner Martin Luther King Jr

Diploma for Carlotta Walls from Little Rock Central High School, July 8, 1960
Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest of the nine African-American students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School in September 1957. In 1954 the U.S

Laundry pail associated with the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march, mid-20th century
Bucket used by African-American activists Martin Luther King and Ralph Abernathy on the Selma to Montgomery marches as part of the US civil rights movement

Pennant from the March on Washington carried by Edith Lee-Payne, 1963. Creator: Unknown
The purpose of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans

Wooden prayer beads owned by Suliaman El-Hadi, late 20th century. Creator: Unknown
African-American musician Suliaman El-Hadi was a member of The Last Poets, pioneering spoken-word musicians who came out of the late 1960s African-American civil rights movement

Straw sombrero hat associated with Civil Rights campaign, Camden, Alabama, 1971-1972
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination (and therefore segregation) based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin

First base used in Inaugural Civil Rights Game, 2006; used 2007. Creator: Unknown
Square first base marker used in the 2007 inaugural Major League Baseball Civil Rights game held at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tennessee

Engraving and facsimile signature of Susan B Anthony (1820-1906)
7134281 Engraving and facsimile signature of Susan B Anthony (1820-1906), American social reformer and suffragist, circa 1860 (engraving) by Perine

Clara Barton, c. 1865 (photogravure)
STC398843 Clara Barton, c.1865 (photogravure) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clara Barton (1821-1912)

Governor Carl Elias Milliken signing the Suffrage Bill as six women look
SLS249196 Governor Carl Elias Milliken signing the Suffrage Bill as six women look on, 1917 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Bazoline Estelle Usher, Atlanta University student, 1899 or 1900 (b / w photo)
5895036 Bazoline Estelle Usher, Atlanta University student, 1899 or 1900 (b/w photo) by Du Bois, William Edward Burghardt " W. E

Bazoline Estelle Usher, Atlanta University student, 1899 or 1900 (b / w photo)
5895035 Bazoline Estelle Usher, Atlanta University student, 1899 or 1900 (b/w photo) by Du Bois, William Edward Burghardt " W. E

A Declaration of Rights, and a plea of government for the State of New Hampshire
695970 A Declaration of Rights, and a plea of government for the State of New Hampshire, 1779 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 38x31.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) Upton and Shuler being driven in a suffrage parade
SLS251163 Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) Upton and Shuler being driven in a suffrage parade, 1919 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Women in academic dress marching in a suffrage parade in New York City, 1910 (b / w photo)
SLS249187 Women in academic dress marching in a suffrage parade in New York City, 1910 (b/w photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927) attempting to cast a vote, 1871 (engraving)
SLS251195 Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927) attempting to cast a vote, 1871 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Propaganda postcard encouraging women to fight for voting rights
CHT233257 Propaganda postcard encouraging women to fight for voting rights, early 20th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Women standing holding banners outside the White House Gate, Washington D. C. (b / w photo)
SLS251143 Women standing holding banners outside the White House Gate, Washington D.C. (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Scottish suffragetes arrive in London to deliver petition, 1912 (b / w photo)
2920855 Scottish suffragetes arrive in London to deliver petition, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Print commemorating The 15th Amendment granting Voting Rights to All Citizens
PNP247023 Print commemorating The 15th Amendment granting Voting Rights to All Citizens of the USA on 19th May, 1870 (colour litho) by American School

Suffragette parade, outside the Adelphi Theatre, New York, 1910 (b / w photo)
SLS251106 Suffragette parade, outside the Adelphi Theatre, New York, 1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Women lined up to participate in an election, 1870 (engraving)
SLS251127 Women lined up to participate in an election, 1870 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; (add.info.: In 1869)

Civil Liberties in War Times Poster, 1940 (silkscreen)
2629932 Civil Liberties in War Times Poster, 1940 (silkscreen) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage poster of an armored gauntlet clenched in a fist)

Alice Paul sewing stars on the suffrage flag as other women look on, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
SLS249197 Alice Paul sewing stars on the suffrage flag as other women look on, c.1920 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Outfit worn by Carlotta Walls to Little Rock Central High School, 1957. Creator: Unknown
Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest of the nine African-American students to desegregate Little Rock Central High School in September, 1957

Program from the March on Washington, August 28, 1963. Creator: Unknown
The purpose of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans

Bumper sticker with the slogan One Man, One Vote, 1962 - 1965. Creator: Unknown
A blue bumper sticker with green and white print. Vertical text down the left side reads: [SNCC]. Text moving from left to right along the sticker reads: [ONE MAN x ONE VOTE]

Red wool scarf worn by Joan Mulholland during a protest near the White House, 1960
This dark red wool scarf was worn by Joan Mulholland during a Howard University Nonviolent Action Group protest near the White House in 1960

The Fifteenth Amendment. Celebrated May 19th 1870. Creator: Thomas Kelly
At center, a depiction of a parade in celebration of the passing of the 15th Amendment. Framing it are portraits and vignettes illustrating the rights granted by the 15th Amendment

Girls of the Booker Washington School, Tuskegee, Ala. -- Mrs. McKinley in near carriage
A stereograph featuring a large procession of African-American students in the middle of a street flanked by crowds of people

Ivan Cooper, (right) Chairman and founding member of the Derry Citizens Action Committee, and John Hume, founder member of Derry Credit Union

Lord Longford leaving seen here leaving a London Prison April 1985 Neg No 85 2341

Mrs Martin Luther King March 1969 With Canon Collins of St Pauls at the Press Conference in London

Mrs Correta King with her son Martin Luther King widow of Dr Martin Luther King

Mrs Martin Luther King wife of Martin Luther King pictured during her visit to Britain

Mrs Martin Luther King March 1969 Addressed the congregation at St Pauls from the pulpit at the Mothers day Evensong Service

Mrs Martin Luther King March 1969 Photographed at her London Hotel. This is her first visit to this country

Mrs Martin Luther King with Canon Collins of St Pauls pictured at the Press Conference in London

Martin Luther King at the Chapter House of St Pauls Cathedral after giving sermon

Mahatma Gandhi and Mahadev Desai arrive by car on a visit to Dr. Katial in Canning Town, East End of London, where they also met Charlie Chaplin, September 22, 1931

Mahatma Gandhi seen here during his tour of the Lancaster cotton mills during September 1931. Gandhi had travelled to the United Kingdom to attend a conference called by the British government to

Mahatma Gandhi seen here aged 77 years old Circa 1936

Mahatma Gandhi seen here at Kingsley Hall at Bromley by Bow in September 1931. Gandhi was in London to attend a conference called by the British government to discuss home rule for India Circa 12th

Gandhi seen here during his tour of the Lancaster cotton mills during September 1931. Gandhi had travelled to the United Kingdom to attend a conference called by the British government to discuss

Mahatma Gandhi leader of the anti Imperial movement in India during the 1930s, for Independence picture with the Aga Khan Circa 1938

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"Civil Rights: A Journey Towards Equality and Justice" The struggle for civil rights has been a long and arduous journey, marked by pivotal moments that have shaped history. From the Olympic Games in 1968 to the streets of Montgomery, Alabama in 1956, these snapshots capture the indomitable spirit of those who fought for equality. In Mexico City's Olympic Games of 1968, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made an iconic statement by raising their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge as a symbol of solidarity. This powerful act resonated worldwide, highlighting the need for change. Rewinding back to December 21st, 1956, we witness Rosa Parks taking her rightful place at the front of a public bus in Montgomery - once reserved exclusively for white passengers. Seated behind her is reporter Nicholas C. Criss, capturing this historic moment that ignited a movement against segregation. Springtime in Birmingham, Alabama saw another disturbing scene unfold during the Youth Mass Demonstration of 1963 when police dogs attacked a young black man. This shocking image served as a stark reminder that progress was still far from being achieved. Traveling even further back in time to colonial Massachusetts during the 1600s reveals how dissenters were banished from Puritan society simply because they dared to challenge societal norms. The fight for civil rights has always required courage and resilience. Fast forward to May 17th, 1954 - Thurgood Marshall and his fellow NAACP attorneys George E. C Hayes and James Nabrit Jr. , celebrate their landmark victory in Brown vs. Board of Education at the Supreme Court in Washington D. C. This ruling declared racial segregation unconstitutional within educational institutions – paving the way towards equal opportunities for all children. Throughout history, women have also played crucial roles in advancing civil rights movements.