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, June 10, 1984: "Valerie Brisco-Hooks hugs coach Bob Kersee after 400-meter win." Handwritten, "Valerie Brisco hugs friend Bob Kersee after her victory record breaker in womens 400 meters- American record." Photo shows Brisco-Hooks and Kersee hugging. She is holding a pair of eyeglasses in her left hand. Original Tribune envelope: "Brisco-Hooks, Valerie- Runner
Concepts:
African American; coach; eyeglasses
Persons:
Bob Kersee; Valerie Brisco-Hooks
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