Black and white negative image taken inside a courthouse during a hearing related to a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The hearing was being held at the same time the civil rights protest was still ongoing. The image shows several individuals in a crowded hallway of the courthouse. The identities of the figures are unknown, even though several can also be seen in other images from this collection. Piccadilly Cafeteria management tried to stop the ongoing protest through legal action. Lawyers on both sides argued over a restraining order that forced protestors to stay fifty feet away from the cafeteria entrance. Over the course of twenty-eight days, a total of seventeen demonstrators were arrested, although all charges were dropped when the dispute was settled by an independent mediator out of court. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white negative image taken inside a courthouse during a hearing related to a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The hearing was being held at the same time the civil rights protest was still ongoing. The image shows several individuals in a crowded hallway of the courthouse. The white man in glasses at the far right of the image is protestor Frederick Charles Schulze. The identities of the other figures are unknown, even though several can also be seen in other images from this collection. Piccadilly Cafeteria management tried to stop the ongoing protest through legal action. Lawyers on both sides argued over a restraining order that forced protestors to stay fifty feet away from the cafeteria entrance. Over the course of twenty-eight days, a total of seventeen demonstrators were arrested, although all charges were dropped when the dispute was settled by an independent mediator out of court. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white negative image taken inside a courthouse during a hearing related to a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The hearing was being held at the same time the civil rights protest was still ongoing. The image shows several individuals in a crowded hallway of the courthouse. The identities of the figures are unknown, even though several can also be seen in other images from this collection. Piccadilly Cafeteria management tried to stop the ongoing protest through legal action. Lawyers on both sides argued over a restraining order that forced protestors to stay fifty feet away from the cafeteria entrance. Over the course of twenty-eight days, a total of seventeen demonstrators were arrested, although all charges were dropped when the dispute was settled by an independent mediator out of court. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white negative image taken inside a courthouse during a hearing related to a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The hearing was being held at the same time the civil rights protest was still ongoing. The image shows several individuals in a crowded hallway of the courthouse leading into the courtroom. The white woman whose back is towards the viewer and the white man in glasses standing next to her are likely protestors Maya Alderson Schulze and Frederick Charles Schulze. The African American man positioned behind Maya Alderson Schulze, partially blocked by her form, is possibly identified as Reverend Earl Allen, a local leader with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). The identities of the other figures are unknown, even though several can also be seen in other images from this collection. Piccadilly Cafeteria management tried to stop the ongoing protest through legal action. Lawyers on both sides argued over a restraining order that forced protestors to stay fifty feet away from the cafeteria entrance. Over the course of twenty-eight days, a total of seventeen demonstrators were arrested, although all charges were dropped when the dispute was settled by …

Black and white negative image taken inside a courthouse during a hearing related to a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The hearing was being held at the same time the civil rights protest was still ongoing. The image shows an unknown white man smiling at the camera. He is wearing a bowtie and a barely visible badge on the front of his shirt, likely representing member of the Dallas County Sheriff's Office serving as a guard for the protestors. Piccadilly Cafeteria management tried to stop the ongoing protest through legal action. Lawyers on both sides argued over a restraining order that forced protestors to stay fifty feet away from the cafeteria entrance. Over the course of twenty-eight days, a total of seventeen demonstrators were arrested, although all charges were dropped when the dispute was settled by an independent mediator out of court. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of several unknown individuals at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows two white women in sunglasses with a white man in the background. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 4 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of a man named George Cooper at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows Cooper in sunglasses standing in front of several other unknown individuals. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 2 1964" and the subject's name "George Cooper." This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown man at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows the man standing in front of a Piccadilly Cafeteria menu posted in a window stating "June 5th 1964; Today's special; Fried Shrimp And; Tartare Sauce". The man has his eyes closed. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 5 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photograph of Dallas resident Clarence Broadnax participating in a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. Mr. Broadnax holds a sign that includes a picture of President Kennedy on one side and the hand-lettered words "DID JFK DIE IN VAIN" on the other. Other protestors and pedestrians can be seen in the background. The date "Jun 5 1964" is stamped in red ink on the back of the photograph. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of Dallas minister Earl Allen speaking to an unknown white man at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows Allen wearing sunglasses looking towards the unknown white man wearing a hat. The white man holds several pieces of paper and is looking towards Earl Allen. Several unknown individuals can be seen in the background. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 2 1964" and the handwritten name "Earle Allen." This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown African American man at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows the unknown man wearing a hat and glasses. He is looking towards the viewer's right. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 5 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown African American man at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows the man looking straight at the viewer. An unknown white man is visible in the background. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 5 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photograph of a young woman participating in a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. She is standing outside the cafeteria in front of an unknown white man wearing sunglasses. The date "Jun 5 1964" is stamped in red ink on the back of the photograph. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown white man at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows a white man in the background wearing sunglasses while part of another person's shoulder is visible in the foreground. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 5 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown white man at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows a white man wearing sunglasses and looking towards the viewer's right. Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 5 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photograph of several unknown white men participating in a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The figures are looking towards the viewer's right. The date "Jun 5 1964" is stamped in red ink on the back of the photograph. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photograph of an unknown African American man participating in a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The man is standing outside the cafeteria looking towards the viewer's right while smoking a cigar. The shoulder of an unknown white person is visible in the lower left corner of the image. The date "Jun 5 1964" is stamped in red ink on the back of the photograph. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photograph of an unknown African American man participating in a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The man is standing in a line outside the cafeteria looking towards the viewer's left. Standing behind him in line is a white man identified as George Cooper. The date "Jun 5 1964" is stamped in red ink on the back of the photograph. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photographic print of an unknown African American man at a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. The image shows the man standing in front of a Piccadilly Cafeteria menu posted in a window stating, "Today's special; Meatballs and Spaghetti". Stamped in red ink on back of photo is the date "Jun 5 1964". This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.

Black and white photograph of a crowd of people participating in a June 1964 civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas. An unknown African American woman is in the center of the frame, facing the viewer. The doors to the cafeteria are visible behind her, being blocked by a white employee of the cafeteria. Several other white men are behind and next to the African American woman, and part of an African American man is visible at the left edge of the frame in the background. The date "Jun 4 1964" is stamped in red ink on the back of the photograph. This is one of many surveillance photos taken by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department during the month-long civil rights protest at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Dallas, Texas, in 1964.