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[Mabry-Jones Home sign]

Description: A photograph of a sign outside of the Mabry-Jones Home in Selma, Alabama. It reads "This Greek Revival dwelling was built c. 1850 by Dr. Albert Gallatin Mabry, a prominent physician and member of the Alabama Legislature. Dr. Mabry was a leader in organizing the Alabama State Medical Association and instrumental in passing legislation which established the State's first hospital for the insane. This home was the residence during and after the War Between the States of Dr. Mabry's step-daughter, … more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[John Tyler Morgan House]

Description: A photograph of the historic John Tyler Morgan home in Selma, Alabama. It is a white painted building with two floors and a balcony along the full second story. There is a small sign hanging from the balcony above the door that reads "Center for Cahawba Archaeology". People are standing in front of the house and are looking towards the historical marker sign. The sun is also causing the top of the photo to glow.
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest graveside monument 1]

Description: A photograph of the memorial at Lt. Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest's grave in Live Oak Cemetery in Selma, Alabama. It has a square with the pattern of the confederate flag at the top and underneath it reads "Defender of Selma; Wizard of the saddle; untortured genius; the first with the most" and "This monument stands as testament of our perpetual devotion and respect for Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. CSA. 1821-1877, one of the south's finest heroes. In honor of Gen. Forrest's unwavering defense … more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest graveside monument 2]

Description: A photograph of the memorial at Lt. Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest's grave in Live Oak Cemetery in Selma, Alabama. "Forrest's Battles; 1864 West Point, MS. Oklona, MS. Fort Pillow, TN. Brics Crossroads, MS. Tupelo, MS. Memphis, TN. Sulphur Trestle, AL. Pulaski, TN. Johnsonville, TN. Springhill, TN. Franklin, TN. Nashville, TN. 1865 Battle of Selma, AL." Members of the group is standing behind the stone and the UNT travel van is parked behind them.
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Civil Rights Memorial, Selma, AL]

Description: A photograph of a monument dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. The left side reads "I Had A Dream; They gave their lives to overcome injustice and secure the right to vote for all Americans; James J. Reeb, Boston; Viola Gregg Liuzzo, Detroit; Jimmy Lee Jackson, Marion, Alabama; Dedicated August 11 1979; This was the starting point of the march from Selma to Montgomery March 21, 1965; Project conceived and edited by Executive Secretary Robert H. Miller 1896-1979". The right… more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Civil Rights Freedom Wall at AME church]

Description: A photograph of a monument dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. It reads "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall; of the city of Selma, Dallas County, Alabama Brown Chapel AME church headquarters of the civil rights movement Rev. James E Jackson, Pastor Presented by: The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. Evelyn Gibson Lowery, Founder/Chair March 6, 2005; "Roll Call of Freedom Fighters" 1950-2000 Afro Teachers … more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Historical marker at Edmund Pettus Bridge]

Description: A photograph of a historical marker at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. The sign has the seal of the Alabama Historical Commission at the top and reads "The Selma Movement (The Beginning) The major civil rights protest, which focused national attention on the issue of racial discrimination in voting & led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, was centered in Selma. In January of 1963 local citizens organized a voter registration class & by February others were in Selma to … more
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Monument honoring Amelia Robinson and Marie Foster]

Description: A photograph of a monument honoring Amelia Boynton Robinson and Marie Foster in Selma, Alabama. It reads "Honoring: Amelia Boynton Robinson, Marie Foster; The Selma-Montgomery March 'Bloody Sunday', March 7, 1965" and "Mothers of the Civil Rights Movement Before and Beyond the Bridge; Didn't let nothing turn them around! Presented by: The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Heritage Tour and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., INC. Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now; Evelyn G. Lowery, Founder/Chair; National Votin… more
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Monument honoring Rev. Hosea Williams, Sr.]

Description: A photograph of a monument honoring Reverand Hosea Williams, Sr. in Selma, Alabama. It reads "In Memory of: Reverend Hosea Williams, Sr. Leader of The Selma-Montgomery March 'Bloody Sunday', March 7, 1965" and "'He Fed the Hungry' 'Unbossed and Unbought' 1926-2000 Presented by: SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., INC. Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now; Evelyn G. Lowery, Founder/Chair; March 3, 2002". Between these two sets of text is a bronze carved face-plate of Hosea Williams, Sr.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Civil Rights Memorial Mural in Selma]

Description: A photograph of the Civil Rights Memorial Mural in Selma, Alabama. There are five faces painted on it and the names written beneath them are (L-R) "Jonathan Daniels 1939-1965, Viola Gregg Liuzzo 1925-1965, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929-1968, Rev. James Reeb 1927-1965, Jimmie Lee Jackson 1938-1965". Behind the faces several silhouettes and the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing the Alabama River are painted with clouds at sunset above the scene. On the left the words "National Voting Rights M… more
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Jonathan Daniels on mural in Selma]

Description: A photograph of the Civil Rights Memorial Mural at the National Voting Rights Museum in Selma, Alabama. This photo is focused on "Jonathan Daniels 1939-1965". Behind his face are several silhouettes with clouds at sunset above the scene and beneath him is a red line.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Reverend James Reeb on mural in Selma]

Description: A photograph of the Civil Rights Memorial Mural at the National Voting Rights Museum in Selma, Alabama. This photo is focused on "Rev. James Reeb 1927-1965". Behind his face are several silhouettes and part of the Edmund Pettus Bridge with clouds at sunset above the scene and beneath him is a red line.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Student on Selma Public Library stairs]

Description: A photograph of a student on the landing at the top of the stairs at the Selma Public Library in Selma, Alabama. Two other students are standing a distance away from the base of the stairs and one is taking a picture. The library's hours of operation are also posted by the entrance.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Plaque at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church]

Description: A photograph of a plaque at the Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma, Alabama. It is gold and reads "In Memoriam; Jonathan M. Daniels; Jimmy Lee Jackson; James J. Reeb; Viola Liuzzo; Martyrs for Racial Justice; 1965; Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church".
Date: March 14, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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