Associated Press

This is a photograph of a black and white television screen displaying a blurred or distorted image. The image features an abstract pattern with contrasting dark and light areas. A sharp diagonal shape is on the right side with a round object above it. On the left, there is another irregular shape partially covered by static or interference. Additionally, there is a column of typed text on the left edge of the photograph.

Title from caption on object: "Surveyor's Cameras Returned Detailed Photos”

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Associated Press

June 2, 1966

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.21.26

Not on view

This is a photograph of a man lying on the ground. The man is dressed in a checkered shirt and dark pants, and appears to be on a roadside, leaning on his hands and knees with his head turned slightly towards the camera. The background is filled with dense foliage and grass, and there is a printed press description at the top of the image.

Title from caption on object: “Meredith Hits the Dust after Shot”

Jack R. Thornell, Associated Press

June 6, 1966

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.624

Not on view

The image depicts a person in mostly full-body view, with legs slightly bent in a kneeling or crouching position. The person is facing left, leaning forward with arms towards their back. The individual's facial features are covered by a blindfold, with short dark hair. They wear a dark suit over a white shirt, and the background is blurred and dark, hinting at an outdoor setting. A vertical post is positioned behind the person. The image has a grainy quality and shows no visible jewelry or objects being held.

Title from caption on object: “Son Vinh's Family...”

Eddie Adams, Associated Press

March 14, 1966

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.557

Not on view

This is a photograph of a group of people holding signs in front of an industrial area. The scene shows individuals standing in a line, holding placards or papers, facing towards two figures who appear to be directing or confronting them. There is a brick building with signage reading "Ted Gentry Chevrolet" in the background. The people are wearing coats and hats, indicating cooler weather. The image is in monochrome, giving it a historical aesthetic. The group appears organized and united in their actions.

Title from caption on object: “The Reverand Martin Luther King Jr. Emerged from Jail Here Friday…”

American 20th Century, Associated Press

February 5, 1965

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.464

Not on view

This is a photograph of a lunar landscape with the American flag. The image shows a mission scene on the moon with shadows and textures characteristic of the moon's surface. The American flag is visible in the scene. The image is sepia-toned and has visible text partially obscured around the perimeter.

Title from caption on object: "Stars and Stripes on Moon"

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Associated Press

July 20, 1969

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.21.24

Not on view

This is a photograph showing an officer-related incident on a grass area. The image shows individuals in uniforms securing someone on the ground. The setting is outdoors, potentially a park or lawn. The officers are focused and using typical law enforcement equipment. The image captures a moment of tense action with a serious tone, set against a natural backdrop.

Title from caption on object: “Woman Struggles with Officers”

Horace Cort, Associated Press

January 25, 1965

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.463

Not on view

This is a photograph of a section of the moon's surface. The image captures a close-up view of the lunar terrain, which features a large crater towards the bottom right of the frame. The rest of the surface is scattered with smaller craters and ridges, creating a textured landscape. The photograph includes crosshairs, suggesting it was taken for scientific or navigational purposes. Annotations at the bottom of the image provide context about the lunar surface's dimensions and features, noting that the image was captured by Ranger 9 cameras just seconds before impact, illustrating an area of 5.8 miles by 3.3 miles. The photograph provides a detailed look at the geological features of the moon, emphasizing its cratered surface.

Title from caption on object: "Closeup of Moon Surface”

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Associated Press

March 24, 1965

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.21.32

Not on view

This is a photograph of the lunar surface taken from a camera on a space mission. The image shows a grainy, black-and-white view of the Moon's surface featuring a large crater in the middle right section and surrounding lunar surface features with varying shadows that highlight the texture of the moon's terrain. The text "LIVE FROM THE MOON" is prominently displayed across the bottom. On the left, typewritten text provides additional context about the image's origin and the mission's specifics, mentioning that it was taken seconds before impact by a television camera.

Title from caption on object: "Fifty Seconds Before Impact”

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Broadcasting Company, Associated Press

March 24, 1965

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.21.27

Not on view

The image displays blurred, amorphous shapes creating an abstract composition with a grayscale palette. One central form resembles a butterfly with extended wings, surrounded by textures resembling organic growth like leaves or petals unfurling. The overall arrangement suggests a natural element captured in a dreamlike state, conveying delicate and ephemeral qualities.

Title from caption on object: “Takes Walk in Space”

Alexei Leonov, Associated Press

March 18, 1965

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.542

Not on view

This is a photograph of an astronaut performing a spacewalk. The image shows an astronaut in a spacesuit tethered to a spacecraft while floating in space. The astronaut's helmet visor reflects light, and attached equipment can be seen on the suit. Various cables are hanging and connected to the spacesuit. Part of the spacecraft is visible in the lower left corner. The image is in black and white.

Title from caption on object: “McDivitt's View of Spacewalker”

James McDivitt, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Associated Press

June 3, 1965

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.545

Not on view

This is a photograph of a group of people marching down a street. The image shows a crowd moving forward, dressed formally in suits and dresses, along with several flags, mainly the American flag. The street is lined with trees and buildings. The atmosphere conveys a sense of purpose and solidarity, potentially from a historical event. The composition emphasizes the movement and unity of the group, with a feeling of determination and hope. Many individuals in the foreground are gesturing or holding hands, highlighting unity and collective action in the scene.

Title from caption on object: “Dr. King Leads His Triumphant Marchers into Montgomery”

American 20th Century, Associated Press

March 25, 1965

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.467

Not on view

Title from caption on object: “Soldiers Kept alongside Marchers as Demonstrators Walked on Highway 80”

American 20th Century, Associated Press

March 1965

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.466

On View: East Building Concourse, Galleries

Title from caption on object: "Surveyor's Cameras Returned Detailed Photos”

Title from caption on object: "Surveyor's Cameras Returned Detailed Photos”

Title from caption on object: “Meredith Hits the Dust after Shot”

Title from caption on object: “Meredith Hits the Dust after Shot”

Title from caption on object: “Son Vinh's Family...”

Title from caption on object: “Son Vinh's Family...”

Title from caption on object: “The Reverand Martin Luther King Jr. Emerged from Jail Here Friday…”

Title from caption on object: “The Reverand Martin Luther King Jr. Emerged from Jail Here Friday…”

Title from caption on object: "Stars and Stripes on Moon"

Title from caption on object: "Stars and Stripes on Moon"

Title from caption on object: “Woman Struggles with Officers”

Title from caption on object: “Woman Struggles with Officers”

Title from caption on object: "Closeup of Moon Surface”

Title from caption on object: "Closeup of Moon Surface”

Title from caption on object: "Fifty Seconds Before Impact”

Title from caption on object: "Fifty Seconds Before Impact”

Title from caption on object: “Takes Walk in Space”

Title from caption on object: “Takes Walk in Space”

Title from caption on object: “McDivitt's View of Spacewalker”

Title from caption on object: “McDivitt's View of Spacewalker”

Title from caption on object: “Dr. King Leads His Triumphant Marchers into Montgomery”

Title from caption on object: “Dr. King Leads His Triumphant Marchers into Montgomery”

Title from caption on object: “Soldiers Kept alongside Marchers as Demonstrators Walked on Highway 80”

Title from caption on object: “Soldiers Kept alongside Marchers as Demonstrators Walked on Highway 80”

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