Object number:
H96.1.1419
Object name:
photonegative
Title:
Abbott Murder Trial
Maker:
Jim Edelen
Date made:
November 8, 1955
Material / Technique:
safety
Dimensions:
H: 3.75 in, W: 4.75 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:
For a detailed summary of the prosecution's arguments, please see the "Remarks" screen for h96.1.1436. Second day of the trial of Burton W. Abbott, accused of the kidnapping and murder of 14 year-old Stephanie Bryan. From Nov. 7 until Nov. 15, the trial was occupied with selection of the jury. Here, defense counsels John F. Hanson, Jr., and Stanley D. Whitney confer with Burton Abbott. They have several white notebooks arrayed on the table in front of them. Behind them stands a man about to take a photograph.
Concepts:
Abbott Murder Trial; notebook; camera; courtroom; trial; Alameda County courthouse; man
Places:
Alameda County courthouse; Civic Center, Oakland
Persons:
Burton Abbott; John F. Hanson, Jr.; Stanley D. Whitney
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