In a Time of Panthers photographs by Jeffrey Henson Scales

Museum Hours

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

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

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

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

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

1967, printed 2021

Jeffrey Henson Scales

American, b. 1954

gelatin silver print

Chicago, Summer. Kodak Instamatic negative.

Roger G. Wolcott Fund, 2022.10

In a Time of Panthers photographs by Jeffrey Henson Scales

In a Time of Panthers #2

In a Time of Panthers #3

In a Time of Panthers #8

In a Time of Panthers #17

In a Time of Panthers #22