[KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. A group of 4 press photographs associated with the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., incl. views of his assassin James Earl Ray.

Looks Like King's Assassin. Memphis, TN, 5 April 1968. View of an artist's concept drawing believed to be Dr. Martin Luther King's assassin. 5 5/8 x 10 in. -- Where Car Found. Atlanta, GA, 12 April 1968. 9 x 6 7/8 in. Outdoor view of a parking lot where the FBI found Ray's white Mustang. -- Ray Ducks to Solitary. Nashville, TN, 11 March 1969. View of Ray holding his head in his hand. (Small abrasion, some pencil enhancements.) -- James Earl Ray is led back into State Prison... Nashville, TN, 27 May 1969. View of Ray in handcuffs, being led by two men in suits, the hand of a journalist holding a microphone visible. -- Together, 4 silver gelatin photographs, 10 x 8 in. and reverse except as noted, each captioned in the negative, ink stamps on verso.

Property from a 35-Year Collection from the Southern United States

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[KING, Martin Luther, Jr. (1929-1968)]. A group of 4 press photographs associated with the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., incl. views of his assassin James Earl Ray.

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