Object number:
H97.1.170
Object name:
photograph
Maker:
Robert Stinnett
Date made:
October 29, 1970
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, Oct. 31, 1970-- "Riot police form wedge to clear path for President Nixon's car at San Jose Thursday night." Handwritten also on the back, "Riot police form wedge to clear path for President Nixon's party at ... auditorium parking lot. Pix taken from inside Press bus." Photo shows a large crowd of people. A line of police officers in riot gear and their backs to the photographer are walking in a line. The area is very well lit.
Concepts:
police officer; night view; political protest; riot; crowd
Places:
The San Jose Civic; San Jose, California
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