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THE MOVEMENT: BOB ADELMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS ERA PHOTOGRAPHY

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, NSU Art Museum presented an exhibition featuring the imagery of renowned photographer Bob Adelman. MUSEUM OF ART FORT LAUDERDALE. January 19 – MAY 17, 2014

Hoses turned on demonstrators in Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham 1963
Hoses turned on demonstrators in Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham 1963
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Woman onlooker being hosed near Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham 1963
Woman onlooker being hosed near Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham 1963
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Hell, no!: A downed onlooker rises up enraged, It was often difficult for firemen to distinguish between protesters and bystanders. Consequently innocent people were sometimes hosed down. Birmingham, Alabama. 1963
Hell, no!: A downed onlooker rises up enraged, It was often difficult for firemen to distinguish between protesters and bystanders. Consequently innocent people were sometimes hosed down. Birmingham, Alabama. 1963
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Demonstrators hold on to one another to face the full force of the firehoses which peeled the bark of the trees, Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, Alabama. June, 1963.
Demonstrators hold on to one another to face the full force of the firehoses which peeled the bark of the trees, Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, Alabama. June, 1963.
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Demonstrators in Kelly Ingram Park scatter under the force of the high speed fire hoses. Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, Alabama. 1963.
Demonstrators in Kelly Ingram Park scatter under the force of the high speed fire hoses. Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, Alabama. 1963.
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No man is an island, Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, Alabama. 1963 “The police and firemen used a brute show of force to try to stop the ongoing demonstrations. It didn’t work on this day. Rather than fleeing, the protestors hung on to each other and were able to stand up to the full fury of the water, though not without casualties. I have never witnessed such cruelty. There was almost as much moisture behind the lens as in front. I gave a print of this picture to Dr. King. He studied it and said, ‘I am startled that out of so much pain some beauty came.
No man is an island, Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, Alabama. 1963 “The police and firemen used a brute show of force to try to stop the ongoing demonstrations. It didn’t work on this day. Rather than fleeing, the protestors hung on to each other and were able to stand up to the full fury of the water, though not without casualties. I have never witnessed such cruelty. There was almost as much moisture behind the lens as in front. I gave a print of this picture to Dr. King. He studied it and said, ‘I am startled that out of so much pain some beauty came." - Bob Adelman
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White onlookers, Birmingham 1963
White onlookers, Birmingham 1963
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Onlookers on the steps of the 16th St. Baptist Church, Birmingham 1963. Many of these people were the parents of the young people participating in the Children’s March
Onlookers on the steps of the 16th St. Baptist Church, Birmingham 1963. Many of these people were the parents of the young people participating in the Children’s March
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Enlarged Contact sheet-dimensions: 43in.x45in. printed in 2013 for the show
Enlarged Contact sheet-dimensions: 43in.x45in. printed in 2013 for the show "The Movement" at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art. Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, Alabama. 1963
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Buses delivering marchers, Washington, DC 1963
Buses delivering marchers, Washington, DC 1963
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Assembled marchers begin the journey to the Lincoln Memorial. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
Assembled marchers begin the journey to the Lincoln Memorial. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
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Ossie Davis, MC, at the assembly point near the Washington Mounument holds up the official poster for the March with Bob Adelman's Water Hosing photograph. August 28, 1963.
Ossie Davis, MC, at the assembly point near the Washington Mounument holds up the official poster for the March with Bob Adelman's Water Hosing photograph. August 28, 1963.
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Joan Baez entertains crowd with her sonerous fold singing. In addition to Baez, folk singers Bob Dylan, Odetta, Peter Paul and Mary and the SNCC Freedom Singers performed before the march began. August 28, 1963.
Joan Baez entertains crowd with her sonerous fold singing. In addition to Baez, folk singers Bob Dylan, Odetta, Peter Paul and Mary and the SNCC Freedom Singers performed before the march began. August 28, 1963.
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Bayard Rustin organizer of the March on Washington addresses the Marchers assembling at the Washington Monument. August 28, 1963.
Bayard Rustin organizer of the March on Washington addresses the Marchers assembling at the Washington Monument. August 28, 1963.
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Redemption: Protestor demands the promise of full equality promised in the 13, 14, and, 15th amendments at the assembly at the Washington Monument. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
Redemption: Protestor demands the promise of full equality promised in the 13, 14, and, 15th amendments at the assembly at the Washington Monument. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
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A marcher from Clarksdale, Mississippi. March on Washington, 1963. Many of the marchers were veterans of protests in their home regions. Clarksdale, Mississippi was the site of a two-year-long boycott of businesses by black residents.
A marcher from Clarksdale, Mississippi. March on Washington, 1963. Many of the marchers were veterans of protests in their home regions. Clarksdale, Mississippi was the site of a two-year-long boycott of businesses by black residents.
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Marching along side the reflecting pool, protestors en route to the Lincoln Memorial with the Washington Monument and Capital Dome in the backround. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
Marching along side the reflecting pool, protestors en route to the Lincoln Memorial with the Washington Monument and Capital Dome in the backround. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
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Crowd moving along the Reflecting Pool, Washington DC 1963. After songs and speeches at the Washington Monument, marchers walked down the Reflecting Pool to the base of the Lincoln Memorial. March leaders had been meeting with congressional leaders at the Capitol and had to hurry to catch up to the advancing marchers.
Crowd moving along the Reflecting Pool, Washington DC 1963. After songs and speeches at the Washington Monument, marchers walked down the Reflecting Pool to the base of the Lincoln Memorial. March leaders had been meeting with congressional leaders at the Capitol and had to hurry to catch up to the advancing marchers.
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Proud Marchers advance along The Mall to the Lincoln Memorial. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
Proud Marchers advance along The Mall to the Lincoln Memorial. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
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High spririted Movement celebrate. The long deffered promise of racial equality is now on the national adgenda. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
High spririted Movement celebrate. The long deffered promise of racial equality is now on the national adgenda. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
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Proud determined marchers approach the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963. The unexpectedly high number of marchers created a euphoria among participants and convinced them of the historical importance of the event.
Proud determined marchers approach the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963. The unexpectedly high number of marchers created a euphoria among participants and convinced them of the historical importance of the event.
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Proud determined marchers approach the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
Proud determined marchers approach the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
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Two good semaritans help a demonstrator suffering from the heat. Washington D.C. August 28, 1963.
Two good semaritans help a demonstrator suffering from the heat. Washington D.C. August 28, 1963.
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Pressed up against one another Marchers reached their destination, the Lincoln Memorial. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
Pressed up against one another Marchers reached their destination, the Lincoln Memorial. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
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Amen, brother: enthusiastic march participants as King speaks, Washington, D.C. 1963- “As King made his urgent call to the nation for action, spontaneously chanting his never-to-be-forgotten dream, his plea was answered by a rising crescendo of roars, cheers and thunderous clapping. By the power and urgency of his appeal, the mass and unity of his supporters, you just knew ‘His truth is marching on.’”
Amen, brother: enthusiastic march participants as King speaks, Washington, D.C. 1963- “As King made his urgent call to the nation for action, spontaneously chanting his never-to-be-forgotten dream, his plea was answered by a rising crescendo of roars, cheers and thunderous clapping. By the power and urgency of his appeal, the mass and unity of his supporters, you just knew ‘His truth is marching on.’”
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Invited guests are seated near the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In this assemblage are the actor Robert Ryan, Tony Francioso, Mayer Wagner, James Baldwin, and may other dignitaries. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
Invited guests are seated near the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In this assemblage are the actor Robert Ryan, Tony Francioso, Mayer Wagner, James Baldwin, and may other dignitaries. Washington, D.C. August 28, 1963.
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Marlon Brando, Burt Lancaster, Harry Belafonte and Charlton Heston at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC 1963
Marlon Brando, Burt Lancaster, Harry Belafonte and Charlton Heston at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC 1963
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Sammy Davis talks with Harry Belafonte, both are on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at the culmination of the March on Washington. 1963.
Sammy Davis talks with Harry Belafonte, both are on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at the culmination of the March on Washington. 1963.
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Listeners attentivly hear Martin Luther King Jr.'s opening remarks. Servicemen who had served in an integrated military were an important source of support for the Movement.
Listeners attentivly hear Martin Luther King Jr.'s opening remarks. Servicemen who had served in an integrated military were an important source of support for the Movement.
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Freedom Rider Jerome Smith and actor Frank Silvera cheering a speaker, Washington DC 1963
Freedom Rider Jerome Smith and actor Frank Silvera cheering a speaker, Washington DC 1963
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A. Phillip Randolph, director of the March on Washington. Randolph gives the opening remarks. Since the begining of WWII it was Randolph's idea that a massive march to protest the unfair treatment of African Americans come to Washington.
A. Phillip Randolph, director of the March on Washington. Randolph gives the opening remarks. Since the begining of WWII it was Randolph's idea that a massive march to protest the unfair treatment of African Americans come to Washington. "See memorial text in the backround." Washington D.C. August 28, 1963
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Leaders including the Reverend Ralph Abernathy (far left), National Urban League Director Whitney Young Jr. (left), and Walter Reuther head of the CIO (right) Jjoin King to pledge allegiance at the beginning of the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. August 28, 1963
Leaders including the Reverend Ralph Abernathy (far left), National Urban League Director Whitney Young Jr. (left), and Walter Reuther head of the CIO (right) Jjoin King to pledge allegiance at the beginning of the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. August 28, 1963
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Mahalia Jackson, greatest gospel singer of her time, moved the crowd of 250,000 people at the march. Washington D.C. August 28, 1963
Mahalia Jackson, greatest gospel singer of her time, moved the crowd of 250,000 people at the march. Washington D.C. August 28, 1963
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John Lewis chairman of SNCC arrises to address the March. All of 22 at the time he had just returned from having his militant speach severly edited by his elders.
John Lewis chairman of SNCC arrises to address the March. All of 22 at the time he had just returned from having his militant speach severly edited by his elders.
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Honored guest, Rosa Parks, heroin of the Movement, awaits the opening remarks. Washington D.C. Augist 28, 1963
Honored guest, Rosa Parks, heroin of the Movement, awaits the opening remarks. Washington D.C. Augist 28, 1963
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Reverand Wyatt T Walker, key aid of Dr. King (left) and Reverand Shuttlesworth leader of the Birmingham protests are delighted by the massive turnout.
Reverand Wyatt T Walker, key aid of Dr. King (left) and Reverand Shuttlesworth leader of the Birmingham protests are delighted by the massive turnout.
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The Dreamer dreams: King ends his speech with the words of the old Negro spiritual, “Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!” Washington, D.C. 1963
The Dreamer dreams: King ends his speech with the words of the old Negro spiritual, “Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!” Washington, D.C. 1963
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Aftermath, Washington DC 1963. Worried about possible violence after dark, the Kennedy administration had insisted that the Mall needed to be clear and all out-of-town marchers back on their busses and trains before nightfall. Teams of volunteers swept the Mall that evening, picking up tons of trash. News reports the next day stressed the size of the crowd and the peacefulness of the march.
Aftermath, Washington DC 1963. Worried about possible violence after dark, the Kennedy administration had insisted that the Mall needed to be clear and all out-of-town marchers back on their busses and trains before nightfall. Teams of volunteers swept the Mall that evening, picking up tons of trash. News reports the next day stressed the size of the crowd and the peacefulness of the march.
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CORE worker Frank Robinson canvassing prospective voters, Sumter, SC 1962
CORE worker Frank Robinson canvassing prospective voters, Sumter, SC 1962
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A candidate ponders what he’s hearing as voter-registration organizer Frank Robinson offers assistance, Sumter, South Carolina. 1962
A candidate ponders what he’s hearing as voter-registration organizer Frank Robinson offers assistance, Sumter, South Carolina. 1962
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CORE worker Frank Robinson conducting voter education in his office, Sumter, SC 1962 Here Robinson instructs a small group of men on how to fill out the voter registration form. On the desk are two framed examples of completed forms to which the men could refer.
CORE worker Frank Robinson conducting voter education in his office, Sumter, SC 1962 Here Robinson instructs a small group of men on how to fill out the voter registration form. On the desk are two framed examples of completed forms to which the men could refer.
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CORE worker Danny Williams canvassing at a woman’s house, West Feliciana Parish, LA 1964
CORE worker Danny Williams canvassing at a woman’s house, West Feliciana Parish, LA 1964
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CORE volunteer helping an older woman learn to fill out a voter registration form, East Feliciana Parish, LA 1963
CORE volunteer helping an older woman learn to fill out a voter registration form, East Feliciana Parish, LA 1963
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Woman filling out a sample registration form in Frank Robinson’s office, Sumter, SC 1962
Woman filling out a sample registration form in Frank Robinson’s office, Sumter, SC 1962
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Man examining sample registration form in Frank Robinson’s office, Sumter, SC 1962
Man examining sample registration form in Frank Robinson’s office, Sumter, SC 1962
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A study in impatient patience, voter applicants line up then wait — and wait and wait — to register, Registrar of Voters office, Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, LA 1964
A study in impatient patience, voter applicants line up then wait — and wait and wait — to register, Registrar of Voters office, Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, LA 1964
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Registrar of Voters observing woman filling out a voter registration form, Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, LA 1964. Prospective registrants were not allowed to receive any help in filling out registration forms and had to complete them in a specified amount of time with only the registrar present in the room. Even the smallest mistake provided grounds to reject an application.
Registrar of Voters observing woman filling out a voter registration form, Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, LA 1964. Prospective registrants were not allowed to receive any help in filling out registration forms and had to complete them in a specified amount of time with only the registrar present in the room. Even the smallest mistake provided grounds to reject an application.
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Joining the flock, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. 1963 “In West Feliciana, an overwhelmingly black parish where no person of color had voted in the twentieth century, volunteer Mimi Feingold urged members of a church congregation to try to vote. She then joined hands with them to sing, ‘This Little Light of Mine.
Joining the flock, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. 1963 “In West Feliciana, an overwhelmingly black parish where no person of color had voted in the twentieth century, volunteer Mimi Feingold urged members of a church congregation to try to vote. She then joined hands with them to sing, ‘This Little Light of Mine."
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Man signing his registration certificate in the Registrar of Voters’ office after successfully registering to vote, Sumter SC 1962. The registrar of voters had the power to accept or reject applications and there were varying degrees of cooperation or hostility in different districts. Adelman found that in Sumter, the voter registration officers were less intimidating than in the Felicianas in Louisiana
Man signing his registration certificate in the Registrar of Voters’ office after successfully registering to vote, Sumter SC 1962. The registrar of voters had the power to accept or reject applications and there were varying degrees of cooperation or hostility in different districts. Adelman found that in Sumter, the voter registration officers were less intimidating than in the Felicianas in Louisiana
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