Photographs of the Riot
The photos linked from this page are generously on loan from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library (ALPL). These electronic copies of the photographs are the property of the Library and may not be used in any way other than viewing on this site. If you would like permission to use these photos please contact the library.
The Library will be hosting a special exhibition concerning the riot titled "A Summer of Hate," in June, 2008. Please check back on the Library's site or here for more information as it becomes available.
Much thanks to the Library for sharing these photographs.