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Guy Crowder
Icons & people: Rosa Parks & Lillian Rogers Parks at Compton Unified, LA

1983

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This is a growing selection of photography by different photographers, curated in early 2019, of iconic figures as well as ordinary people going about their life in a different moment in time, curated by gallery in Los Angeles. Some of these images are published for the first time. In this series, we present photography of our iconic Americans, known throughout the world, some are heroes of all time, who have dedicated their lives to advancing peace, justice and equality, making a fairer, more equitable, civil, society. Their indelible influence changed the world. ----- ABOUT THIS PHOTO: Description: Civil rights activists Rosa Parks (2nd from right) is escorted by a group of women. Author Lillian Rogers Parks (walking with crutches). The women are being accompanied to a meeting at the office of the Compton Unified School district. We adore this photo because their tireless actions lifted us all. Captured moment in time by: Photographer Guy Crowder, 1940-2011 Place Los Angeles (Calif.) Date 1983-03-02 This is a C print, Image 9.5” x 16” with white border around - paper size 12”x 16.5” - open edn - unsigned, unframed. Framing Is available upon inquiry.
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    1983
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2416910252
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