The Withers Collection Museum in Memphis, Tennessee is home to an extraordinary archive of 1.8 million photographs captured by renowned photographer Ernest C. Withers over his illustrious 60-year career. Withers' works have been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Jet, Ebony, and Time, among others, and his powerful images provide a unique perspective on American history, including the Civil Rights Movement, sports, music, politics, and everyday life.

Withers' legacy extends beyond photography, as he went beyond his role as a photographer to document injustice and actively participate in the fight for civil rights. His coverage of the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike in 1968, which tragically ended with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., remains some of his most iconic work. The Withers Collection Museum Gallery offers visitors a chance to explore this unparalleled collection and gain a deeper understanding of mid-century America through the lens of one of its most influential photographers.

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