- Collection:
- Atlanta History Photograph Collection
- Title:
- 1906 Atlanta Race Riot
- Creator:
- unknown
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Kenan Research Center
- Date of Original:
- 1906
- Subject:
- Men--1900-1910
Military uniforms--1900-1910--United States
Militias--Georgia
Weapons
Storefronts
Race riots--Georgia--Atlanta - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.7489924, -84.3902644
United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Peachtree Street, 33.757526, -84.387768
United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Marietta Street, 33.760312, -84.395055 - Medium:
- photographs
- Type:
- StillImage
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- View of members of the Georgia State Militia halted on Marietta Street near Peachtree Street in the aftermath of a race riot in Atlanta, Georgia.
vigilante, riot, race, guns, militia, military unit, Jacob's Liquor Department, brick, road
The Atlanta Race Riot of 1906 took place from September 22 to September 26, 1906. An estimated 25 to 40 African-Americans were killed along with two confirmed whites.
This collection contains unedited versions of all content. Some material may contain depictions of violence, offensive language, or negative stereotypes reflecting the culture or language of a particular period or place. There are instances of racist language and depictions, particularly regarding African Americans. These items are presented as part of the historical record for the purpose of education and research. The viewpoints expressed in this collection do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of the Atlanta History Center or any of its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. - Local Identifier:
- VIS 170.1320.001
ahc1701320001a.jpg - Metadata URL:
- http://album.atlantahistorycenter.com/cdm/ref/collection/athpc/id/1044
- Additional Rights Information:
- This material is protected by copyright law. (Title 17, U.S Code) Permission for use must be cleared through The Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. Licensing agreement may be required.
- Original Collection:
- Atlanta History Photograph Collection
- Holding Institution:
- Atlanta History Center
- Rights:
