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This is a photograph of a stretcher scene. The image captures a stretcher with an individual lying on it, surrounded by a group of people who appear to be assisting or examining the situation. The stretcher is positioned in what seems to be an indoor setting with a brick wall in the background. The people present are dressed in formal attire, with some wearing suits and ties, while others are in more casual clothing. The photograph is in black and white.

Title from caption on object: “Oswald Was Rushed to Parkland Hospital, Where He Died a Short Time Later”

David F. Smith, Associated Press

November 24, 1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.518

Not on view

This is a photograph of a motorcade with a convertible car driving past a crowd. The image captures a black convertible vehicle adorned with official insignia. Inside the car, several individuals can be seen seated and standing. The backdrop features a large, diverse crowd of onlookers standing on the sidewalk. The photograph includes typewritten text along the left edge of the image. The setting is bright, possibly suggesting it being a daytime public event.

Title from caption on object: “Kennedy and Connally Shot”

James William Altgens, Associated Press

November 22, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.488

Not on view

The image depicts a man in a standing position, looking at a shiny metal statue or award. He is holding the object with both hands. The man has short, neatly styled hair, distinct facial features, and is dressed in a formal suit with a bow tie. The background is plain and light-colored, likely indoors. Typed text is visible on the right side of the image.

Title from caption on object: “Sidney Poitier Joins Hollywood Elite”

American 20th Century, Associated Press

April 13, 1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2023.39.186

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 motorcade traveling along a street. The full description shows two black and white images stacked vertically, each capturing a similar scene of a convertible car with flags on its front. The images are slightly blurred, giving a sense of movement. Each image includes a number circled in red ink and some text printed on the left side overlaid with handwritten annotations in red. The scene is set against a backdrop of blurred trees and grass, indicating a park or open area, with a brick wall visible in the background. There are additional elements on the page, such as numbering and notes, suggesting this may have been part of a document or report.

Title from caption on object: “Film Records Assassination Moment”

Abraham Zapruder, Associated Press

November 22, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.492

Not on view

This is a photograph of a car viewed through a crosshair with additional artistic elements. The image shows the rear of a convertible car as seen through what appears to be a circular crosshair or a lens. Four white brushstroke-like 'X' marks are placed around the frame. The caption at the bottom references a reconstructed view. The composition combines realism with abstract artistic elements.

Title from caption on object: "What the Assassin Might Have Seen"

American 20th Century, Associated Press

c. 1967

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2015.208.11

Not on view

Title from caption on object: “Air Force Col. John Powers, Right, Stands by John Glenn after Glenn's Arrival on Grand Turk Island...”

American 20th Century, Associated Press

February 20, 1962

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.539

Not on view

This is a photograph of a rocket launch. The image shows a rocket ascending into the sky, leaving behind a trail of exhaust and smoke against a grey backdrop. The rocket is launching from a structure on the right side. The photograph is accompanied by text at the bottom, indicating it is an AP Wirephoto. There are various hand-drawn marks, shapes, and notations overlaid on the image.

Title from caption on object: “Headed for Orbit”

American 20th Century, Associated Press

February 20, 1962

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.536

Not on view

The image shows a close-up of a carved face. The face is on what appears to be a rough stone or rock and includes details such as a broad forehead, prominent brow ridge, deep-set eyes, a defined nose, and a closed mouth. The hair is textured and molded into the stone around the head. The image is monochromatic, and the background continues the rocky texture, suggesting an outdoor setting or mimicking an outdoor monument.

Title from caption on object: “The 60-Foot Head of Abraham Lincoln...”

British 20th Century, Associated Press

July 23, 1962

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.646

Not on view

This is an image showing the interior of a spacecraft or a simulation scenario involving space and Earth observation. The image features a detailed model of the Earth surrounded by lines and coordinates, which suggest navigation or scientific analysis. The globe is displayed with markings of continents and meridians for geographical orientation. Text and numbers are present, possibly representing data or technical information. Abstract shapes and reflective surfaces create a futuristic and scientific ambiance, emphasizing the technical and intellectual aspects of observing Earth from a spatial perspective.

Title from caption on object: “Glenn Prepares for Space Flight”

American 20th Century, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Associated Press

January 1962

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.533

Not on view

The image displays two individuals. One person, resembling a soldier, is kneeling on the ground with their arms around another standing individual. The kneeling person is facing the standing person with their body turned slightly away from the camera. The soldier has short hair and is dressed in a military uniform with a belt, pouches, and boots. The standing person wears glasses, has short hair, and is dressed in a dark robe resembling clerical attire. A rifle is seen on the ground beside the kneeling individual. The background includes a paved area with reflections in water pools and a building with barred windows, suggesting an urban setting.

Aid from the Padre

Héctor Rondón Lovera, Associated Press

June 2, 1962

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.622

Not on view

This is a photograph of an astronaut performing tasks inside a spacecraft. The image consists of four black and white frames capturing the astronaut inside the spacecraft, wearing a space helmet and gloves. The astronaut is manipulating a tool or object in each frame, with cables and dials visible around them. The series includes a column of descriptive text on the side.

Title from caption on object: “Glenn Cares for Inner Man”

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Associated Press

February 20, 1962

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.537

Not on view

Title from caption on object: “Oswald Was Rushed to Parkland Hospital, Where He Died a Short Time Later”

Title from caption on object: “Oswald Was Rushed to Parkland Hospital, Where He Died a Short Time Later”

Title from caption on object: “Kennedy and Connally Shot”

Title from caption on object: “Kennedy and Connally Shot”

Title from caption on object: “Sidney Poitier Joins Hollywood Elite”

Title from caption on object: “Sidney Poitier Joins Hollywood Elite”

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

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

Title from caption on object: “Film Records Assassination Moment”

Title from caption on object: “Film Records Assassination Moment”

Title from caption on object: "What the Assassin Might Have Seen"

Title from caption on object: "What the Assassin Might Have Seen"

Title from caption on object: “Air Force Col. John Powers, Right, Stands by John Glenn after Glenn's Arrival on Grand Turk Island...”

Title from caption on object: “Air Force Col. John Powers, Right, Stands by John Glenn after Glenn's Arrival on Grand Turk Island...”

Title from caption on object: “Headed for Orbit”

Title from caption on object: “Headed for Orbit”

Title from caption on object: “The 60-Foot Head of Abraham Lincoln...”

Title from caption on object: “The 60-Foot Head of Abraham Lincoln...”

Title from caption on object: “Glenn Prepares for Space Flight”

Title from caption on object: “Glenn Prepares for Space Flight”

Aid from the Padre

Aid from the Padre

Title from caption on object: “Glenn Cares for Inner Man”

Title from caption on object: “Glenn Cares for Inner Man”

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