Scopes Trial: Group of Photographers, Dayton, Tennessee

ID: SIA RU007091 [SIA2008-1109]

Creator: Davis, Watson 1896-1967

Form/Genre: Black-and-white photographs

Date: 1925

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7091, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-1109

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Summary

The group of photographers is probably aiming at John Thomas Scopes and his defense lawyers, posing at the beginning of the trial. Evangelist Deck Carter's hand lettered sign is visible at left.

Subject

  • Carter, Deck
  • Scopes, John Thomas Trials, litigation, etc

Notes

  • See also number 7091Davis22
  • The original negative has significant damage.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7091, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-1109

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1925
  • July 1925

Restrictions & Rights

  • No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
  • Copyright Not Evaluated

Topic

  • Creationism
  • Evolution

Place

Dayton (Tenn.)

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA RU007091 [SIA2008-1109]

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