Scenes in the First Reconstructed Legislature, 1905. Creator: Unknown

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Scenes in the First Reconstructed Legislature, 1905. Creator: Unknown

Scenes in the First Reconstructed Legislature, 1905. Additional title: Cartoons from " The Loil Legislature, " by Captain B. H. Screws

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Alabama United States Of America Civil Rights Disagreeing Disagreement Government Illustrations Jean Blackwell Hutson Division Lectern Legislature New York Public Library Nypl Public Library Rights Schomburg Center For Research Speaker Afro American Letterbox Format Reconstruction Era Uproar

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is an intriguing and historically significant image capturing the momentous occasion of the first legislative session in Alabama following the end of the Reconstruction Era. The photograph, also known as "Cartoons from 'The Loil Legislature,'" by Captain B.H. Screws, showcases a panoramic view of the legislative chamber filled with a racially diverse group of legislators engaged in heated debates and disagreements. This image is a testament to the complex and tumultuous political climate of the time, as African American representatives, dressed in formal attire, took their seats alongside their Caucasian counterparts. The speaker, identified as Fleming Walter Lynwood, stands at the lectern, addressing the assembly with intense focus. The room is filled with a palpable sense of tension, as illustrated by the caricatured cartoons by Benjamin H. Screws that adorn the walls and the letterbox format of the photograph itself. The scene is a poignant reminder of the struggle for civil rights and the long road towards equality in the United States. This historic moment was captured in black and white, a visual representation of the era's stark contrasts and the enduring legacy of the Reconstruction Era. The image is part of the Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library. It is a valuable addition to the heritage art and historical collections of Columbia University Press and serves as an essential visual resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in American history.

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