Object number:
H97.1.305
Object name:
photograph
Maker:
Kenneth Green
Date made:
May 18, 1969
Material / Technique:
Gelatin silver print
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
Physical description:
Black and white photograph
Content description:
Caption on back (May 19, 1969) "National Guard troops square off with bayonets against squatters in 'People's Park Annex' at Hearst Avenue and Grove Street." (September 8, 1991) "National Guard troops and squatters square off at People's Park in April 1969. Photo shows five National Guardsmen in helmets pointing their rifles with attached bayonets at a group of people who are sitting on the ground. Numerous people are standing behind or milling around the seated people.
Concepts:
squatter; bayonet; rifle; helmet; peace protest
Places:
Berkeley, California; People's Park
Organizations:
National Guard
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