Object number:
2013.1.215
Object name:
photograph
Maker:
I.F. McBride
Date made:
February 6, 2013
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
Content description:
The blash of an atomic bomb detonated in Nevada brightens the skies near Antioch. Photo correction has been made around the frame of the image. Small clip ahs been taped to back and reads: "Trememdous light from the atomic explosion is shown in this view from Mt. Diablo. Background are the foothills of the Sierra, 100 miles away, to the left the lights of Antioch. (Story on Page 1.)---Tribune photo by I.F. McBride." Stamped to back: "Feb 6 1951
Concepts:
atomic bomb; fallout
Places:
Antioch, California; Mount Diablo
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