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The Man of Love

1969

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A 33 1/3 rpm LP record album titled "by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The front of the album cover features a drawing of Martin Luther King, Jr. with his arm outstretched. Above his arm, protestors march carrying signs and American flags. Above the drawing there red text reads: [Black America / Vol. 2]. Below black text reads: [The Man Of Love Dr. Martin Luther King]. A Buddha Records logo is visible in the top right corner. The back of the album cover has information about Martin Luther King, the producer, and the illustrator. The album has a Buddha Records label that has a rainbow of colors and black text. The label contains record, publishing, and production information on both sides.

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Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2012.88.15ab

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