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Dr. Ralph Bunche talking with Governor Langlie, Seattle, July 7, 1949
Order an ImageDr. Ralph Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a United Nations mediator in Palestine during the 1948 conflict between the Arabs and Jews. He was the first African American to receive the prize. Dr. Bunche (1904-1971) said mediators "should be biased against suspicion, intolerance, hate, religious and racial bigotry."
In this photo, Dr. Ralph Bunche, left, converses with Washington State Governor Arthur Langlie.
In this photo, Dr. Ralph Bunche, left, converses with Washington State Governor Arthur Langlie.
ID Number: 2014.49.010.011.0018
Date: 1949
Creator(s):
Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.010.011.0018
Copyright: All Rights Reserved