Object number:
2000.1.54
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
August 1952
Material / Technique:
wirephoto
Dimensions:
H: 9 in, W: 6.25 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, Aug. 1, 1952: "The Americans who won top honors in the decathlon stand on the podium in Helsinki. They are (left to right) Milton Campbell, Bob Mathias and Floyd Simmons." Photo shows the three men standing on the awards platform on the field- each man standing on the platform that indicates which place they came in (first, second, or third). All three men are wearing matching suits. A huge crowd is visible in the background sitting in the stands. Original Tribune envelope: "1952 Olympic Games
Concepts:
African American; Olympic athlete; track & field event; 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games; award
Places:
Helsinki, Finland
Persons:
Milton Campbell; Floyd Simmons; Bob Mathias
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