Object number:
H97.1.175
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
November 5, 1960
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 11 in, W: 14 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 caption on the back, "Estimated 25,000 partisans mass in Oakland City Hall Plaza to hear vice president Nixon. Intermittent rain failed to dampen GOP spirits in final county bid for California's 32 electoral votes." Photo shows a huge crowd gathered in front of city hall. A bandstand has been built in front of the steps of city hall. A sign hanging across the front says "Alameda County Loves Pat and Dick.
Concepts:
exterior; crowd; presidential election
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