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New York Press Photographers and Paul Robeson Campaigning for Henry Wallace at Madison Square Garden

1948

Ruth Orkin

(American, 1921–1985)
Culture
America
Medium
gelatin silver print
Measurements
Image: 15.2 x 24.1 cm (6 x 9 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mary Engel/Ruth Orkin Photo Archive 2023.68
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
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Did You Know?

In 1943, Time magazine declared Paul Robeson “probably the most famous living Negro” but his political activism led to him being blacklisted by 1950.

Description

The actor, singer, and activist is seen here campaigning for Henry Wallace, presidential candidate for the Progressive Party, whose liberal views caused it to be associated with communism. Orkin was one of many photojournalists shooting up at the speaker. Instead of focusing just on Robeson, however, she widens the shot to include the curious sight of an array of photographers waiting to shoot the audience as they when they respond to Robeson’s powerful oratory.
A horizontal black-and-white photograph depicts five men. On our right, a man with a dark skin tone and glasses stands at a podium draped in striped fabric, holding a paper. To the left, four men with light skin tones stand in a cluster, each holding a large press camera with a flashbulb. Two "CBS" microphones stand beside the podium. In the background, a dark, crowded audience fills the space.

New York Press Photographers and Paul Robeson Campaigning for Henry Wallace at Madison Square Garden

1948

Ruth Orkin

(American, 1921–1985)
America

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