Object number:
2007.1.410
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
May 21, 1964
Material/Technique:
gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
H: 8 in, W: 10 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:
Black and white portrait photograph of actor/politician George Murphy. Murphy is wearing a dark suit and tie with a light colored collared shirt and vest. Surface of photograph has been painted/outlined in areas and there are white cropping registration marks for reproduction purposes. Text on front beneath image reads: "(LA1-May 21) SEEKS SENATORIAL NOMINATION--Actor George Murphy, above, is a candidate for the Republican nomination for U. S. Senate in the June 2 California primary election. (AP Wirephoto) (see AP Wire story by Morrie Landsberg for PMS of Friday) (mw50300tms) 1964.
Concepts:
primary election; portrait; Republican; actor; politician
Places:
California
Persons:
George Murphy
Organizations:
Senate
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