In a Time of Panthers photographs by Jeffrey Henson Scales

In a Time of Panthers photographs by Jeffrey Henson Scales
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Jeffrey Henson Scales is a photographer, New York Times editor, and New York University instructor. He recently recovered the negatives from his first formative years as a photographer and activist—when he was closely involved with the Oakland chapter of the Black Panther Party. Come see these recently acquired photographs.  

February 1 - March 5
Waller Gallery at Newfields
Floor 1 is free for members and public
Tickets not required

  • In a Time of Panthers #2

    In a Time of Panthers #2

    1969, printed 2021 

    Jeffrey Henson Scales 

    American, b. 1954 

     

    gelatin silver print  

     

    Black Panther Party security at the Almeida County Courthouse, Oakland, California.  

     

    Roger G. Wolcott Fund, 2022.6 

  • In a Time of Panthers #3

    In a Time of Panthers #3

    1968, printed 2021 

    Jeffrey Henson Scales 

    American, b. 1954 

     

    gelatin silver print  

     

    Bobby Seale, Chairman of the Black Panther Party, speaking at a Free Huey rally at Defermery Park, Oakland, California. 

     

    Roger G. Wolcott Fund, 2022.7 

  • In a Time of Panthers #8

    In a Time of Panthers #8

    1970, printed 2021 

    Jeffrey Henson Scales 

    American, b. 1954 

     

    gelatin silver print  

     

    Huey P. Newton, Black Panther Party Minister of Defense, speaking to the media upon his release from prison on August 5th, 1970, at the offices of his attorney, Charles R. Garry. 

     

    Roger G. Wolcott Fund, 2022.8 

  • In a Time of Panthers #17

    In a Time of Panthers #17

    1968, printed 2021 

    Jeffrey Henson Scales 

    American, b. 1954 

     

    gelatin silver print  

     

    Black Panther Party supporters outside the Alameda County Courthouse, Oakland, California. 

     

    Roger G. Wolcott Fund, 2022.9 

  • In a Time of Panthers #22

    In a Time of Panthers #22

    1967, printed 2021 

    Jeffrey Henson Scales 

    American, b. 1954 

     

    gelatin silver print  

     

    Chicago, Summer. Kodak Instamatic negative. 

     

    Roger G. Wolcott Fund, 2022.10 

 

 

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Roger G. Wolcott Fund, 2022.6. © 2023 Jeffrey Henson Scales / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. 

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Roger G. Wolcott Fund, 2022.7. © 2023 Jeffrey Henson Scales / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. 

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Roger G. Wolcott Fund, 2022.8. © 2023 Jeffrey Henson Scales / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY.

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Roger G. Wolcott Fund, 2022.9. © 2023 Jeffrey Henson Scales / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. 

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Roger G. Wolcott Fund, 2022.10. © 2023 Jeffrey Henson Scales / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. 

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