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[News Script: Crash]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: June 20, 1969
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Plaque outside of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church]

Description: A photograph of a plaque at the Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma, Alabama. It reads "Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church has been designated a National Historic Landmark; This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America; 1997 National Park Service United States Department of the Interior".
Date: March 14, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Student at Civil Rights memorial]

Description: A photograph of a student standing in front of the Civil Rights Memorial at the Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church. He is wearing a UNT t-shirt and has his arms crossed. The monument has two parts, the left side reads "I Had A Dream" and lists the names of Civil Rights activists lost to violence. The right side has a bust of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on top and has a summary of the movement written out underneath his name.
Date: March 14, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[John Tyler Morgan House sign]

Description: A photograph of a historic home sign in Selma, Alabama. It is on a neighborhood street and reads "This was the residence of John Tyler Morgan (1824-1907), one of Alabama's most honored political and military leaders. Constructed in 1859 by Thomas R. Wetmore, it was purchased by Morgan in 1865, and served for many years as his principal residence. Morgan was a leader in the Secession Convention, ranking second only to William Lowndes Yancey in influence and power of debate. During the war he enl… more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Reward sign for theft of statue bust]

Description: A photograph of a sign in Selma, Alabama. It reads "$40,000 Cash Reward; for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft of the bronze bust of Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest from atop the monument in Live Oak Cemetery-Selma, Alabama call CrimeStoppers @ 877-3580 or 1-800-44CRIME (1-900-442-7488); Reward funded by Alabama Div. & International Headquarters. Sons of Confederate Veterans & Private Donors." There is also a picture of the bust on the s… more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest graveside monument 3]

Description: A photograph of the memorial at Lt. Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest's grave in Live Oak Cemetery in Selma, Alabama. At the top is the seal of the Confederate States of America and beneath it are words reading "This monument was erected and dedicated Oct. 7, 2000, By the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Alabama Division, Col. C. C. Pegues camp 62; Alabama Society, Order of Confederate Rose; Selma Chapter 53, United Daughters of the Confederacy; and from private contributions from those who love the sout… more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Brown Chapel AME Church sign]

Description: A photograph of the sign outside of Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma, Alabama. The letterboard reads "'Never Quit Never Give Up' Pastor Rev. Tony Scott".
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Truck crossing Edmund Pettus Bridge]

Description: A photograph of a truck crossing over the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. The historical marker for the location is also visible in the lower left-hand corner of the picture.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Selma Movement "The Prize" Historical Marker]

Description: A photograph of a historical marker in Selma, Alabama. The sign has the seal of the Alabama Historical Commission at the top and reads "The Selma Movement (The Prize) On Sunday March 7, 1965, 600 people led by Hosea Williams & John Lewis began a march to Montgomery to take their quest for voting rights directly to Governor George C. Wallace. At the Pettus bridge they were met by state troopers who used horses, tear gas & billy clubs to break up the march. A march on March 9, led by Dr. Martin L… more
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Top of Edmund Pettus Bridge]

Description: A photograph of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. The steel arches that stick up in the middle of the bridge have bars connecting them created a square pattern suspended between them. The name of the bridge and a "Vertical Caution" sign are above the road.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Monument honoring John Lewis]

Description: A photograph of a monument honoring John Lewis in Selma, Alabama. It reads "Honoring: The Honorable John Lewis Leader of The Selma-Montgomery March 'Bloody Sunday', March 7, 1965" and "'Get in the Way' 'When we pray, we move our feet' 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; March 7, 2004". Between these two sets of text is a bronze carved face-plate of John Lewis.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Stone monument with Joshua quote]

Description: A photograph of a stone monument to the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. It is surrounded by a short metal fence and the middle stone reads "When your children shall ask you in time to come saying, 'What mean these 12 stones?' Then you shall tell them how you made it over; Joshua 4:21-22".
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Painted sign outside Civil Rights Museum]

Description: A photograph of a painted piece outside of the National Voting Rights Museum in Selma, Alabama. It is attached in a case to a brick base and features different scenes of people during the Civil Rights Movement and after. Above the painting are five squares of text in a case attached to the brick. There are two concrete columns on top of the brick.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Viola Gregg Liuzzo 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 "Viola Gregg Liuzzo 1925-1965". Behind her face are several silhouettes with clouds at sunset above the scene and beneath her is a red line.
Date: March 12, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Jimmie Lee Jackson 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 "Jimmie Lee Jackson 1938-1965". 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

[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
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