WUSTL Film and Media Archive

Title Work

Title No: 14044

Title: Body of Fred Hampton

Medium: Documentation

Original Medium: Photograph

Date: 4 Dec 1969 (Created)

Original Summary:

Photo shows the body of Fred Hampton, African-American activist, community organizer, and deputy dhairman of the Chicago chapter of the Black Panther Party, lying face down in a doorway with his head in a pool of blood. Photo was taken in Hampton's apartment after his murder by Chicago police.

Countries of Origin: U.S.A.

Subjects: Chicago (Ill.)--Race relations

Name As Subjects: Hampton, Fred; Black Panther Party; Chicago (Ill.). Police Dept.

Credits:

	Role	Name
	Compiler	Blackside, Inc.

Items ^x1

	Item	Description
	14044-1	Photographic : B&W safety film negative

Contained By ^x1

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	13527	Eyes on the prize II [stock photos]