Associated Press

This is a photograph of a moving vehicle. The image contains two sequential black and white photographs stacked vertically, showing a convertible car in motion. In both images, individuals are present in the car, one of whom is seen climbing onto the rear of the vehicle. The background appears blurred due to the speed of the vehicle's motion, with some shadowy figures in the distance. The images capture a sense of urgency and movement. Text accompanying the images provides context for the scene. The overall texture of the photographs suggests they may be still frames from a film or part of a rapid photographic sequence.

Title from caption on object: "Kennedy Assassination Sequence: No. 3"

Abraham Zapruder, Associated Press

November 22, 1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2015.208.1

Not on view

The image shows two side-by-side black-and-white photographs that appear to show the same boy at different stages of his youth. In the left photograph, a young child stands facing the camera with a wide smile. The child has pale skin and short, dark curly hair, and he is wearing a long-sleeved, striped shirt tucked into dark pants. In the background, part of another person is partially visible. In the right photograph, a slightly older boy leans against a railing or fence behind him. This boy also has pale skin and short, dark hair, but this time he is wearing a short-sleeved, white T-shirt with dark pants. The background suggests an outdoor setting. Below these photographs are several lines of text, with some words circled or underlined in pink.

Title from caption on object: "Oswald as a Schoolboy"

American 20th Century, Associated Press

1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2015.208.14

Not on view

The image shows a group of individuals standing closely together in an interior space, likely an airplane. The focus is on a man in a suit raising his right hand, with a serious expression. Standing beside him is a woman with shoulder-length dark hair. Other people are dressed formally; men in dark suits and ties, and women in dresses. There is a bouquet of flowers on the left. Another individual, possibly a woman, is facing the man with his hand raised, holding a book. The overall scene is serious and solemn, with a number of people closely observing the central figures. The background is minimal.

Title from caption on object: "New President Takes Oath"

Cecil Stoughton, Associated Press

November 22, 1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2015.208.17

Not on view

The image shows a group of individuals in formal attire. In the foreground, a person in a decorated military uniform is holding a folded flag. The serious expressions and attire of the individuals suggest a moment of significance. The black and white medium adds to the somber tone, emphasizing the formal and respectful atmosphere.

Jackie Kennedy Chokes Back Her Grief

American 20th Century, Associated Press

November 25, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.514

Not on view

The image is a black and white photograph showing several people in an intense moment. In the foreground, a man in a light suit and hat looks serious. Next to him, another man in a dark sweater over a white shirt appears distressed. Two other men in dark coats and hats are nearby, restraining the distressed man. In the background, other men, one in a police uniform, are visible near a brick wall. The setting lacks elaborate decorations.

Title from caption on object: "Fatal Bullet Hits Oswald"

Robert H. Jackson, Associated Press

November 24, 1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2015.208.16

Not on view

The image shows a group of people standing in a formal setting. In the foreground, two children are standing; a young boy in a light-colored coat with matching shorts and dark shoes, and a young girl in a similar light coat, wearing a headband. Behind them stands a woman with dark, shoulder-length hair covered by a black lace veil, wearing a dark long-sleeved coat. Beside her, another woman with slightly curly hair is similarly dressed in dark attire with a veil. To the far left, a man dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and tie stands next to a uniformed soldier holding a flag. The background features white pillars and an archway. The image is in black and white.

Title from caption on object: “Bereaved Family”

American 20th Century, Associated Press

November 24, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.508

Not on view

This is a photograph of several men in suits in a confrontation. The group of men, some wearing hats, are positioned in a corridor or hallway of a formal setting. The central figures are surrounded by others. The photograph is black and white, adding to the gravity of the scene. The expressions and postures of those depicted suggest a moment of high tension.

Title from caption on object: "Death in the Making"

Ira Jefferson Beers, Associated Press

November 24, 1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2015.208.15

Not on view

This is a photograph of a statue in front of a draped object. In the photograph, a statue of a man in 19th-century attire stands prominently in the background. The statue depicts a figure wearing a coat with one arm casually draped over an object. In the foreground, there is a blurred and draped form. The setting suggests an event of significance or memorial. The composition captures these elements in black-and-white contrast, emphasizing the textures and shadows within the scene.

Title from caption on object: “Solemn Scene”

Harry Harris, Associated Press

November 24, 1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.502

Not on view

This is a photograph showing a confrontation between a police officer and a group of demonstrators during a protest. The image captures a moment where a crowd faces a single police officer with his back to the camera. The group appears animated, with individuals gesturing, holding signs, and displaying a sense of tension. A storefront window displaying glasses is visible in the background. The photograph documents a significant moment related to civil rights or social justice, reflecting the emotions and atmosphere of the period.

Title from caption on object: “A Miscalculation Could Mean Violence”

Bill Hudson, Associated Press

May 7, 1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.456

Not on view

The image depicts the upper body of a woman standing centered in the frame. She has defined facial features with dark eyebrows and light-colored lips. The woman has dark hair and wears a black veil over her head. She is dressed in a dark outfit with a broad neckline. In the background, there are indistinct figures and a blurred stone or concrete structure, possibly stairs. The image has a solemn and classic tone with a monochrome color scheme.

Title from caption on object: “In Mourning”

American 20th Century, Associated Press

November 24, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.507

Not on view

This is a photograph of people sitting in an open-top vehicle during a motorcade. The scene captures three individuals prominently seated in a convertible car with a sleek, streamlined design. The focal point is a smiling individual in the center wearing a light-colored hat and coat, set against a backdrop of a crowd of people standing and watching. The expressions of the people in the car convey a sense of joy and engagement. The text at the bottom serves as a caption, providing context to the image.

Title from caption on object: “Kennedy and Connally Before Shooting”

American 20th Century, Associated Press

November 22, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.487

Not on view

The photograph captures four people in an open-top vehicle. The individuals in the vehicle are visible from the shoulders up. The woman in the foreground, likely in the front passenger seat, has short, dark hair and wears a suit jacket, smiling and waving. Beside her is a man with combed-back hair, wearing a dark suit with a narrow tie. To his left, a woman with shoulder-length hair in a bouffant style and a pillbox hat is seated, partially facing away while raising a gloved hand towards her hat or hair. The driver can be partially seen, but their features are not clear. Around the vehicle, a crowd of onlookers, including a man in a white police helmet, stands in front of a building with large, rectangular windows.

Title from caption on object: “Moments Before He Was Shot”

James William Altgens, Associated Press

November 22, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.663

Not on view

Title from caption on object: "Kennedy Assassination Sequence: No. 3"

Title from caption on object: "Kennedy Assassination Sequence: No. 3"

Title from caption on object: "Oswald as a Schoolboy"

Title from caption on object: "Oswald as a Schoolboy"

Title from caption on object: "New President Takes Oath"

Title from caption on object: "New President Takes Oath"

Jackie Kennedy Chokes Back Her Grief

Jackie Kennedy Chokes Back Her Grief

Title from caption on object: "Fatal Bullet Hits Oswald"

Title from caption on object: "Fatal Bullet Hits Oswald"

Title from caption on object: “Bereaved Family”

Title from caption on object: “Bereaved Family”

Title from caption on object: "Death in the Making"

Title from caption on object: "Death in the Making"

Title from caption on object: “Solemn Scene”

Title from caption on object: “Solemn Scene”

Title from caption on object: “A Miscalculation Could Mean Violence”

Title from caption on object: “A Miscalculation Could Mean Violence”

Title from caption on object: “In Mourning”

Title from caption on object: “In Mourning”

Title from caption on object: “Kennedy and Connally Before Shooting”

Title from caption on object: “Kennedy and Connally Before Shooting”

Title from caption on object: “Moments Before He Was Shot”

Title from caption on object: “Moments Before He Was Shot”

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