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Adam Clayton Powell Jr Collection

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Speaking At Podium

Adam Clayton Powell Speaking At Podium
(Original Caption) Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. speaking at the Harlem Bus Strike meeting

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: New York City Councilman Adam Clayton Powell

New York City Councilman Adam Clayton Powell

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Sitting Inside City Council Chamber

Adam Clayton Powell Sitting Inside City Council Chamber
(Original Caption) The Reverend Adam Clayton Powell Jr

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: A. Clayton Powell W/Crowd In Background

A. Clayton Powell W/Crowd In Background
(Original Caption) 6/26/1944-New York, NY: Reverend Adam Clayton Powell, Jr

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: A. Clayton Powell Standing At Podium

A. Clayton Powell Standing At Podium
(Original Caption) 6/26/1944-New York, NY: Reverend Adam Clayton Powell, Jr

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Afro-American Freedom Rally Madison Sq

Afro-American Freedom Rally Madison Sq
(Original Caption) 06/25/1945-New York

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell And New Wife In Car

Adam Clayton Powell And New Wife In Car
(Original Caption) 8/1/1945-Stamford, CT: The Rev. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Mr. And Mrs. Adam Clayton Powell, Son

Mr. And Mrs. Adam Clayton Powell, Son
(Original Caption) 1/7/1947-Washington, D.C.: Representative Adam C. Powell. Jr

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr

Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr
(Original Caption) Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. after his election for the second time from Harlem

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Negro Congressmen Powell And Dawson

Negro Congressmen Powell And Dawson
(Original Caption) 1/6/1949- Washington, DC: Negro Congressmen. Representative William Dawson and Representative Adam Clayton Powell (D-NY), Negro congressmen, pause to look at something of interest

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell And John Lesinski

Adam Clayton Powell And John Lesinski
(Original Caption) 1/13/1950-Washington, DC: Rep. Adam Clayton Powell (D-NY) (Left) and Rep. John Lesinski (D. Mich) shown after attending a House Rules Committee hearing on the FEPC bill today

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell And Family

Adam Clayton Powell And Family
(Original Caption) 4/9/1951-London, England: Hazel Scott, pianist and singer, with husband Adam Clayton Powell, and son "Skipper, " on arrival at London airport

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Ingrid Bergman and Adam Clayton Powell Sitting in Radio Station

Ingrid Bergman and Adam Clayton Powell Sitting in Radio Station
(Original Caption) Actress Ingrid Bergman is shown as she teamed up with Representative Adam Clayton Powell, U. S

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: A. Clayton Powell & Ed Nixon Arm-In-Arm

A. Clayton Powell & Ed Nixon Arm-In-Arm
(Original Caption) 3/28/1956-New York, NY: The Reverend Adam Clayton Powell (R), Chairman of the National Deliverance Day of Prayer Movement, has his arm around the shoulder of Ed Nixon

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Speaking With Newsme

Adam Clayton Powell Speaking With Newsme
(Original Caption) 10/11/1956-Washington, D.C.: Representative Adam Clayton Powell (r), D-NY, who has been both a critic and an admirer of the administration's civil rights policy

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Clayton Powell & Officials Board Plane

Clayton Powell & Officials Board Plane
(Original Caption) 3/2/1957-New York, New York- Shown boarding a Pan American World Airways clipper at New York International Airport

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Supporters Surrounding Adam Clayton Powell

Supporters Surrounding Adam Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) The Winner. New York: Adam Clayton Powell is surrounded by jubilant supporters at the Community Hall of the Abyssinian Baptist Church (132 W)

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Dr. Virgil Blossom And Clayton Powell

Dr. Virgil Blossom And Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) 8/28/1958-Washington, DC: Dr. Virgil Blossom, Supt

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Averell Harriman & Clayton Powell

Averell Harriman & Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) 10/9/1958-New York, NY: Governor Averell Harriman (R) of New York speaks into a microphone at 116th St. and Third Ave. during his tour of Harlem

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Clayton Powell with Picketers Striking

Clayton Powell with Picketers Striking
(Original Caption) 5/24/1959-New York, NY: A mass picketing demonstration is in full sway before Mt. Sinai Hospital at 100th St. and Fifth Ave

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Sitting and Smoking

Adam Clayton Powell Sitting and Smoking
(Original Caption) Congressman Adam Clayton Powell is shown during a press conference at the Caver Democratic club in this New York City photograph

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell In His Office

Adam Clayton Powell In His Office
(Original Caption) 1/13/1960-Washington

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: A. Clayton Powell & Kwame Nkrumah Waving

A. Clayton Powell & Kwame Nkrumah Waving
(Original Caption) 10/5/1960-New York, NY: Ghana's President Kwame Nkrumah (C) and Rep

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell And President-Elect Kennedy

Adam Clayton Powell And President-Elect Kennedy
Congressman Adam Clayton Powell stands with newly-elected President John F. Kennedy outside Kennedy's home, while they speak with reporters

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Powell And John F. Kennedy

Adam Powell And John F. Kennedy
(Original Caption) 11/30/1960-Wahington, DC: President-elect John F. Kennedy and Rep

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: John Kennedy Signing Wage Bill

John Kennedy Signing Wage Bill
(Original Caption) President signs Minimum Wage Bill

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell And His Wife

Adam Clayton Powell And His Wife
(Original Caption) 9/14/1961-New York, NY: Congressman Adam Clayton Powell and his wife prepare to walk up gangplank leading to the SS United States here Sept

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam C. Powell Speaking at News Conference

Adam C. Powell Speaking at News Conference
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam C

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam C. Powell Speaking at News Conference

Adam C. Powell Speaking at News Conference
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam C

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam C. Powell Speaking at News Conference

Adam C. Powell Speaking at News Conference
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam C

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Speaking in Church

Adam Clayton Powell Speaking in Church
(Original Caption) Congressman Powell Denies He'll Retire. New York: Congressman Abyssinian Baptist Church which has one of New York's largest congregations, speaks to his followers

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell During News Conference

Adam Clayton Powell During News Conference
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam Clayton Powell (D-NY), shown at his news conference, defended his conduct as being no different from many other members of Congress

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayon Powell Adressing Rally in New York

Adam Clayon Powell Adressing Rally in New York
(Original Caption) 3/23/1963-New York, NY: Adam Clayton Powell, whose targets for tongue-lashing in the past few days have included fellow Congressmen, the NAACP

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Malcolm X With Adam Clayton Powell

Malcolm X With Adam Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) 3/16/1964- New York, NY: New York City boycott leaders (L-R) Reverend Milton A. Calamison, Representative Adam Clayton Powell, D-NY

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Speaking in Church

Adam Clayton Powell Speaking in Church
(Original Caption) New York: Rev. Adam Clayton Powell addresses the meeting in the Abyssinian Baptist Church regarding unity rally to be held on Saturday, August 22nd at 125th St. and 7th Ave

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Scratching His Head

Adam Clayton Powell Scratching His Head
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam Clayton Powell, (D-NY) is shown during his news conference where he said that Negroes should look towards their political rather than civil rights leaders

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: J. Raymond Jones And Adam Clayton Powell

J. Raymond Jones And Adam Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) 12/4/1964-Washington, DC: J. Raymond Jones, who 12/3 became the first Negro to head New York's Tammany Hall, calls on Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (D-NY) (Right), here 12/4

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Speaking to Reporters

Adam Clayton Powell Speaking to Reporters
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam Clayton Powell, (D-N.Y.), talks with reporters at the Capitol here

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Powell and Sargent Shriver Shaking Hands

Adam Powell and Sargent Shriver Shaking Hands
(Original Caption) Washington, D.C.: Sargent Shriver, director of President Johnson's War on Poverty

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: President Johnson W/Adam Clayton Powell

President Johnson W/Adam Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) 4/13/1965-Washington, D.C.: At the White House

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Appearing Determined in Spite of Vote

Adam Clayton Powell Appearing Determined in Spite of Vote
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam Clayton Powell, adjusts his tie following a vote by the House Education and Labor Committee September 22, 1966, to reduce his power as chairman

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Jim Brown with Adam Clayton Powell at Press Conference

Jim Brown with Adam Clayton Powell at Press Conference
(Original Caption) Cleveland fullback Jim Brown (right)

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Congressional Representative Adam Clayton Powell

Congressional Representative Adam Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam Clayton Powell (D-New York) is shown during his press conference at the Capitol March 30

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell

Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam Clayton Powell (D-New York) is shown during his press conference at the Capitol March 30

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell

Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam Clayton Powell (D-New York) is shown during his press conference at the Capitol March 30

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell

Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam Clayton Powell (D-New York) is shown during his press conference at the Capitol March 30

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell

Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam Clayton Powell (D-New York) is shown during his press conference at the Capitol March 30

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Gesturing and Speaking at Microphone

Adam Clayton Powell Gesturing and Speaking at Microphone
(Original Caption) Rep. Adam Clayton Powell, (D-N.Y.), is shown during a news conference, where he accused Sen. A. S

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Profile of Adam Clayton Powell Smoking Cigarette

Profile of Adam Clayton Powell Smoking Cigarette
(Original Caption) This photo shows Rep

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Profile of Adam Clayton Powell Smoking Cigarette

Profile of Adam Clayton Powell Smoking Cigarette
(Original Caption) This photo shows Rep

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Smoking Cigarette

Adam Clayton Powell Smoking Cigarette
(Original Caption) This photo shows Rep

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Sitting and Smoking at Microphones

Adam Clayton Powell Sitting and Smoking at Microphones
(Original Caption) Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, shown here, was ordered on November 17 to begin serving a 30-day jail sentence on November 23rd, for criminal contempt of court

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell Gesturing

Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell Gesturing
(Original Caption) Celebrating his 38th anniversary with the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, Rep

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Smoking at Press Conference

Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Smoking at Press Conference
(Original Caption) The room is smoke-filled as Democratic representative Adam Clayton Powell speaks to the press after celebrating his 38th anniversary with the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Profile Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell Smoking

Profile Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell Smoking
(Original Caption) The room is smoke-filled as Democratic representative Adam Clayton Powell speaks to the press after celebrating his 38th anniversary with the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell at U.S. Capitol

Adam Clayton Powell at U.S. Capitol
Representative Adam Clayton Powell Jr. talks to the press outside the Capitol after being ousted as chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor. He called the action a lynching, northern style

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Speaker John W. McCormack and Representative Adam Clayton Powell

Speaker John W. McCormack and Representative Adam Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) 1/10/1967-Washington, DC: House speaker John W. McCormack (left) and Rep. Adam Clayton Powell (D-NY) walk in different directions after meeting in the Speaker's Lobby

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Supporters Of Adam Clayton Powell

Supporters Of Adam Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) 1/11/1967-Washington, DC: Supporters of Rep. Adam Clayton Powell (Foreground, back of camera) jam the steps of the Capital

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Portrait of Adam Powell

Portrait of Adam Powell
(Original Caption) Adam Clayton Powell standing with a musical combo in the background prior to a press conference. (Wearing Bermuda shorts and sun glasses.)

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. at Press Conference

Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. at Press Conference
(Original Caption) 2/3/1967-Bimini, Bahamas: Leaning over a battery of microphones, congressman Adam Clayton Powell answers a reporter's question during a press conference in Bimini (1/28)

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Facing Lots of Photographers

Adam Clayton Powell Facing Lots of Photographers
(Original Caption) 2/8/1967-Washington

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Standing on Yacht

Adam Clayton Powell Standing on Yacht
(Original Caption) Looking very much like a man of leisure

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Former Congressman Adam Clayton Powell in Bahamas

Former Congressman Adam Clayton Powell in Bahamas
(Original Caption) 3/2/1967-Bimini, The Bahamas: Former Congressman Adam Clayton Powell looks up from his domino game to view the attributes of Princess Tanya

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Speaking, Hand Raised

Adam Clayton Powell Speaking, Hand Raised
(Original Caption) 1/9/1968-Los Angeles, CA: Rep. Adam Clayton Powell gestures as he gets a point across during his tour of the Watts area of Los Angeles 1/9

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell within Crowd

Adam Clayton Powell within Crowd
(Original Caption) Adam Clayton Powell, self-exiled Harlem Democrat, (center wearing glasses)

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Powell Giving a Speech

Adam Powell Giving a Speech
(Original Caption) Powell's Back

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Admirers and Newsmen Surrounding Adam Powell

Admirers and Newsmen Surrounding Adam Powell
(Original Caption) Surrounded. Harlem, New York, New York: Former congressman Adam Clayton Powell is surrounded by admirers and newsmen as he arrives at a rally in Harlem

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Smoking at Press Conference

Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Smoking at Press Conference
(Original Caption) 3/24/1968-New York, NY: Former Congressman Adam Clayton Powell confronts the press here March 24

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Preaching

Adam Clayton Powell Preaching
(Original Caption) Well-Loved Preacher

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Sitting and Wearing Large Neck Medallion

Adam Clayton Powell Sitting and Wearing Large Neck Medallion
(Original Caption) This is a close up of Representative Adam Clayton Powell, during a press conference at his Abyssinian Baptist Church

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Holding His Chin

Adam Clayton Powell Holding His Chin
(Original Caption) This is a close up of Representative Adam Clayton Powell, during a press conference at his Abyssinian Baptist Church

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Profile of Adam Clayton Powell

Profile of Adam Clayton Powell
(Original Caption) This is a close up of Representative Adam Clayton Powell, during a press conference at his Abyssinian Baptist Church

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Congressman Adam Clayton Powell During Press Conference

Congressman Adam Clayton Powell During Press Conference
(Original Caption) Adam Clayton Powell joined 3/14 in urging President Nixon to reactivate the Warren Commission to investigate the slaying of Martin Luther Ling

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Clayton Powell Urging Reinvestigation

Clayton Powell Urging Reinvestigation
(Original Caption) Adam Clayton Powell joined 3/14 in urging President Nixon to reactivate the Warren Commission to investigate the slaying of Martin Luther Ling

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Clayton Powell Urging Reinvestigation

Clayton Powell Urging Reinvestigation
(Original Caption) Adam Clayton Powell joined 3/14 in urging President Nixon to reactivate the Warren Commission to investigate the slaying of Martin Luther Ling

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Clayton Powell Urging Reinvestigation

Clayton Powell Urging Reinvestigation
(Original Caption) Adam Clayton Powell joined 3/14 in urging President Nixon to reactivate the Warren Commission to investigate the slaying of Martin Luther Ling

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Clayton Powell Urging Reinvestigation

Clayton Powell Urging Reinvestigation
(Original Caption) Adam Clayton Powell joined 3/14 in urging President Nixon to reactivate the Warren Commission to investigate the slaying of Martin Luther Ling

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell

Adam Clayton Powell
Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell, Congressman from Harlem who asked President Nixon to reopen the investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Shirley Chisholm and Clayton Powell Riding in Parade

Shirley Chisholm and Clayton Powell Riding in Parade
(Original Caption) New York: Harlem Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr and Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm of Brooklyn give the clenched fist Black Power salute during a parade in Harlem Sept. 21

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell Smiling

Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell Smiling
Former Congressman and African-American politician Adam Clayton Powell, smiles in this closeup photo

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam Clayton Powell Gesturing with a Fist

Adam Clayton Powell Gesturing with a Fist
Former Congressman and African-American politician Adam Clayton Powell, gestures with his fist in this closeup photo

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell

Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell
Former Congressman and African-American politician Adam Clayton Powell, is shown here in this closeup photo

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell

Portrait of Adam Clayton Powell
Former Congressman and African-American politician Adam Clayton Powell, is shown here in this closeup photo

Background imageAdam Clayton Powell Jr Collection: Adam C. Powell, Raised Fist, In Courtyar

Adam C. Powell, Raised Fist, In Courtyar
(Original Caption) 10/3/1970-New York, NY: Representative Adam Clayton Powell of N. Y


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