Image of mourners and memorial flowers in Dealey Plaza after the assassination

Object number2018.006.0033

Date11/24/1963

ClassificationsPhotographs

Photographer Rudy Clauss

Photographer Vera Clauss

ObjectSlide

Credit LineRudy and Vera Clauss Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

MediumCardboard, Film

Dimensions2 × 2 in. (5.1 × 5.1 cm)

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DescriptionOriginal 35mm color slide of mourners in Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas. The image was taken by amateur photographers Rudy and Vera Clauss on Sunday, November 24, 1963, two days after the assassination of President Kennedy. The image shows crowds of mourners gathered in Dealey Plaza looking at groups of memorial flowers and tributes to President Kennedy. Elm Street, Commerce Street, and Main Street can be seen packed with vehicles as people drive by the tragic site.

Curatorial Commentary

After the assassination, Rudy and Vera Clauss apparently visited Dealey Plaza around noon on Saturday, November 23, where they took a series of photographs (2018.006.17 to 2018.006.24). They then returned the following afternoon on Sunday, November 24, to take additional photographs (2018.006.0025 to 2018.006.0038) as well as an 8mm home movie (2018.006.0001). -- Stephen Fagin, Curator