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Museum object · gelatin silver prints

Washington D. C. Mayor Walter Edward Washington in conversation with Sargent Shiver at his presidential candidate reception during Black Caucus night

September, 1975

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black-and-white photograph of Mayor Walter Washington and Sargent Shriver wearing tuxedos. They are standing and facing each other. Mayor Washington is holding a drink in his hand. Additional people can be seen in the background. The photograph is stamped on the back.

Catalog date
September, 1975
Recorded places
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Recorded subjects
African American; Local and regional; Photography; Politics

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: 2011.15.165

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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