Object number:
H98.1.1117
Object name:
photograph
Maker:
B. J. Falk
Date made:
October 8, 1952
Material / Technique:
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
H: 11.5 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:
This photograph is an overhead shot of a large crowd scene gathered at City Hall in Oakland. In the middleground of the photograph a podium has been erected on the steps of City Hall. Attatched to the podium, are American Flag banners, and a political sign saying, "WELCOME IKE EISENHOWER" The background of the photograph is a downtown scene with shop signs visible including, "Jackson's Home of Perfect Sleeper Mattresses," and "Club Oakland."g
Concepts:
sign; presidential campaign; Oakland City Hall; crowd
Places:
Downtown neighborhood, Oakland; Oakland City Hall; Downtown neighborhood, Oakland
Persons:
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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