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:
Contact sheet of nine photos - three rows of 2"x 2". The photos show a political protest by members of the Ad Hoc Committee to End Discrimination. They are protesting discriminatory hiring practices by the Oakland Tribune. Photos show protesters picketing in front of the Oakland Tribune building. Some of the demonstrators are carrying large signs with protest slogans. A large "X" written in blue pencil has been drawn across the back of the contact sheet.
Concepts:
African American; contact print; political protest; demonstration; discrimination; picket; Oakland Tribune Building; Ad Hoc Committee; exterior; sign; man; woman
Places:
Tribune Tower
Organizations:
Oakland Tribune
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