Object number:
H97.1.104
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
April 18, 1951
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 11.25 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, Apr. 18, 1951- "General Douglas MacArthur enters open car at the St. Francis Hotel with Mayor Elmer Robinson (center) and Governor Earl Warren for his triumphal parade and civic welcome. The General appears refreshed.- Tribune photo." Photo shows MacArthur standing in the back of a convertible. He is wearing a raincoat over his uniform and his hat tipped over his forehead. Standing next to him is the mayor. Gov. Warren is already sitting in the car. A crowd of people are gathered around the car on the sidewalk. A police officer is driving the car.
Concepts:
St. Francis Hotel; convertible; parade
Places:
The Westin St. Francis; San Francisco
Persons:
Douglas MacArthur; Mayor Elmer E. Robinson; Earl Warren
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