Oxford, Mississippi. Waiting for James Meredith, the first African American to register at the University of Mississippi.

Photographer: Danny Lyon

state patrolman with wrinkled neck and hands, wearing a helmet; other figures in background

Date

1962

In our collection

since March the 30th, 2008 up to now

Dimensions

9 1/16 x 13 1/4 in. (23.02 x 33.66 cm) (image) 11 x 13 15/16 in. (27.94 x 35.4 cm) (sheet)

Location

Not on View

Medium

gelatin silver print (printed 1999)

Price

Composition