Explore CollectionsPhotographyFamily and friends of the deceased high school student James Earl Green, gather at his burial site, Jackson, Mississippi, May

Family and friends of the deceased high school student James Earl Green, gather at his burial site, Jackson, Mississippi, May

Doris Derby

American, 1939–2022

Family and friends of the deceased high school student James Earl Green, gather at his burial site, Jackson, Mississippi, May

Details

Title

Family and friends of the deceased high school student James Earl Green, gather at his burial site, Jackson, Mississippi, May

Artist/Maker

Doris Derby (American, 1939–2022)

Date

1970

Medium

Gelatin silver print

Dimensions

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Credit

Gift of Dr. Philip Greider

Accession #

2023.240

Location

Currently not on view

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