Civil Rights Sit-In at John A. Brown in Oklahoma City

Standing line, front to back: 1. Onda Lou Brooks, 2 and 3. unidentified, 4. Peggy Crosby during a sit-in at John A Brown Shoe Department, Oklahoma City, OK. , March 18, 1961.
Date: March 18, 1961
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

People Boarding a Bus to an NAACP Convention

Photograph of Calvin Luper and Janice Watkins on board a chartered bus at Douglass High School, Oklahoma City For National NAACP Convention in Washington, DC. Photo by Johnny Melton, Aug. 26, 1963.
Date: August 26, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Skirvin Tower

Photograph of the entrance to the Skirvin Tower sign, Oklahoma City, OK. Photo by Johnny Melton, Saturday June 1, 1963.
Date: June 1, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civil Rights Event at Bishops Restaurant in Oklahoma City

Photograph of an African American Civil Rights protest at Bishop's Restaurant, 113 N Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK. Photo by Johnny Melton, Saturday June 1, 1963.
Date: June 1, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Melvin Porter with Other Attorneys

Photograph of "Sit-In Lawyers" from left to right E. Melvin Porter; John E. Green; Chester Lewis of Wichita, Kansas; and Mr. Carter. Photo dated May 16, 1961.
Date: May 16, 1961
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Glen's Hickory inn

Photograph of Glen's Hickory inn, "Famous for Steaks", 2815 NW 10th, Oklahoma City, OK. Photo by Johnny Melton, Oklahoma City, OK, May 16, 1966.
Date: May 16, 1966
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civil Rights Event at Bishops Restaurant in Oklahoma City

Photograph of an African American Civil Rights protest at Bishop's Restaurant, 113 N Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK. Photo by Johnny Melton, Saturday June 1, 1963.
Date: June 1, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civil Rights Event at Bishops Restaurant in Oklahoma City

From L to R: Cecil L Williams, unidentified, unidentified, and A. Willie James (front of the glass) during an African American Civil Rights protest at Bishop's Restaurant, 113 N Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK. , May 31, 1963.
Date: May 31, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Oklahoma City Downtown Community Center

Photograph of the exterior of an architectural rendering for Oklahoma City Downtown Community Center. Photo by Johnny Melton, Oklahoma City, OK, May 16, 1965.
Date: May 16, 1965
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

W.P. Bill Atkinson

Photograph of WP "Bill" Atkinson for governor election campaign. Photo taken, c. 1962.
Date: 1962~
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civil Rights Demonstration at the Oklahoma State Capitol

Photograph of Jethro Curry at a "Jim Crow funeral" during an African American Civil Rights protest held at the Oklahoma State Capitol, Oklahoma City, OK. Photo by Johnny Melton, Aug. 28, 1963.
Date: August 28, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civil Rights Sit-in at Bishops Restaurant in Oklahoma City

Photograph of an African American Civil Rights protest at Bishop's Restaurant, 113 N Broadway, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 31, 1963. Seated on the floor from left to right are Linda Benson, Linda Pogue, Carolyn House, and Zella Hull. The two young men standing are Maurice Coffey on the far left, and next to him is Dwayne Cosby. Standing on the far right is Willie Ruth Jones.
Date: May 31, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civil Rights Protest at Bishops Restaurant in Oklahoma City

Photograph of from L to R: Cecil L Williams, unidentified, unidentified, and A. Willie James during an African American Civil Rights protest at Bishop's Restaurant, 113 N Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK. , May 31, 1963.
Date: May 31, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

NAACP Civil Rights March in Oklahoma City

Photograph of a NAACP Civil Rights March on N Shartel, Oklahoma City, OK. Photo, April 3, 1965.
Date: April 3, 1965
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civil Rights Event at John A. Brown

Photograph of people during a sit-in at John A Brown Shoe Department, Oklahoma City, OK. , March 18, 1961.
Date: March 18, 1961
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

E. Melvin Porter

Photograph of E Melvin Porter. , June 24, 1963.
Date: June 24, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civil Rights March in Oklahoma City

Photograph of a NAACP Civil Rights March on N Shartel, Oklahoma City, OK. Photo, April 3, 1965.
Date: April 3, 1964
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civil Rights Gathering at Civic Center

Photograph of"church leaders" at the Civic Center auditorium, Oklahoma City, OK. Foot on step - Areda Tolliver, right side of photo with hood. Photo by Johnny Melton, Dec. 1960.
Date: December 1960
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civil Rights Demonstration at the Oklahoma State Capitol

Photograph of attorney Archibald Hill, Willie James, Linda Pogue, Cecil L Williams, and Gregory Pogue at a "Jim Crow funeral" during an African American Civil Rights protest held at the Oklahoma State Capitol, Oklahoma City, OK, with a sign that reads, "Here Lies Segregation". , Aug. 28, 1963.
Date: August 28, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civil Rights March in Oklahoma City

Photograph of a NAACP Civil Rights March on N Shartel, Oklahoma City, OK. Photo, April 3, 1965.
Date: April 3, 1965
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civil Rights Event at Bishops Restaurant in Oklahoma City

Photograph of an African American Civil Rights protest at Bishop's Restaurant, 113 N Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK. Photo by Johnny Melton, Saturday June 1, 1963.
Date: June 1, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

W.P. Bill Atkinson

Photograph of WP "Bill" Atkinson on election night. Photo taken, May 22, 1962.
Date: May 22, 1962
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

African American Civil Rights

Photograph of Clara Luper and others boarding a bus to go to an African American Civil Rights protest, Aug. 26, 1963.
Date: August 26, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Allie Reynolds

Photograph of Allie Reynolds, 2nd from the left. Photo by Johnny Melton, Oklahoma City, OK, July 13, 1963.
Date: July 13, 1963
Creator: Melton, Johnny
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History