Object number:
2000.1.33
Object name:
photograph
Maker:
Howard Erker
Date made:
February 1, 1979
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 10 in, W: 8 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:
Tribune captions on the back: Feb. 2, 1979- "Johnny Burks." Jul. 18, 1979- "Johnny burks, Oakland- Johnny burks, assistant coach at College of Alameda the past tree seasons, has been named head basketball coach at Laney College..." May 4, 1982- "Johnny Burks, Laney coach moves to Oklahoma." Nov. 30, 1983- "Johnny Burks, Roots in Bay Area." Photo is a portrait of Burks sitting down. He is wearing a heavy, patterned sweater over a button-up shirt. He is also wearing thick glasses. Original Tribune envelope- "Burks, Johnny- Coach
Concepts:
male portrait; African American; basketball coach
Persons:
Johnny Burks
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