Be Still: A Storefront Church in Durham, 2012-2013

Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet (1.5 boxes; 1 oversize folder)
Scope and content:

This documentary body of work by photographer Kristin Bedford consists of 56 color inkjet photographic prints that portray African American worshippers and their pastor at the Apostolic Deliverance Rebirth Outreach Ministries, a storefront church in east Durham, North Carolina. The exterior and interiors of the building are featured in many of the images. Five of the photographs were taken as the congregation enjoyed a recreational swim at nearby Falls Lake.

There are 28 exhibit prints in two sizes: 19 prints measuring 18 1/2 x 24 inches, and 9 prints measuring approximately 27 1/2 x 32 inches. There is also a set of 28 handling prints measuring 11 x 17 inches. An information folder is located in the box containing the smaller prints; it includes the photographer's statement from the "Be Still" exhibition at Duke University in 2013, and a printed list of thumbnail images, in color, with titles.

Physical facet:
60 photographic prints

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Access partially restricted. Oversize exhibit prints in Perfect Picture and Be Still series are closed to general use due to their size; duplicate handling prints are available in each series.

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