Object number:
2000.1.52
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
September 1, 1960
Material / Technique:
wirephoto
Dimensions:
H: 10 in, W: 5.25 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:
Typed at the bottom: "(NY18- Sept. 1) Leader-- Wilma Rudolph of Clarksville, Tenn., led all preliminary qualifiers in the women's 100-meter dsh at the Olympic Games inRome today. She won her 100-meter heat in 11.5 seconds. (AP Wirephoto) (pr51002fls) 1960." Photo is a protrait of Rudolph. Original Tribune envelope: "Rudolph, Wilma is Mrs. Robt Eldridge- Runner
Concepts:
Olympic athlete; track & field event; 1960 Rome Olympic Games; African American
Persons:
Wilma Rudolph
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