Object number:
H96.1.1401
Object name:
photonegative
Title:
Abbott Murder Trial
Maker:
Jim Edelen
Date made:
November 7, 1955
Material / Technique:
safety
Dimensions:
H: 3.75 in, W: 4.75 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
For a detailed summary of the prosecution's arguments, please see the "Remarks" screen for h96.1.1436. First day of the trial of Burton W. Abbott, accused of the kidnapping and murder of 14 year-old Stephanie Bryan. From Nov. 7 until Nov. 15, the trial was occupied with selection of the jury. In this photograph, Burton Abbott confers with his defense attorney Harold Hove. Bailiff John Fitzpatrick stands nearby, and an unidentified man with a bow tie hovers behind the defense table.
Concepts:
Alameda County courthouse; courtroom; trial; Abbott Murder Trial; bailiff; man
Places:
Alameda County courthouse; Civic Center, Oakland
Persons:
Harold B. Hove; Burton Abbott; John Fitzpatrick
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