Object number:
2013.1.102
Object name:
photograph
Maker:
Leo Cohen
Date made:
May 21, 1965
Material/Technique:
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
H: 8 in, W: 10 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:
A series of five film strips, totaling thirty images, show photos of student demonstrations and speeches dealing with the Vietnam War. Signs carried by students read things such as, "Withdraw US Troops Now", and a man dressed as the symbol of death (long black cape and tall ax) holds a sign that reads: "Biggest Harvest Since WW2" These names handwritten on back: Aaron Wildavsky, Bob Scheer, Kevin Lane, Yona Ash. Stamped on back: "May 24 1965"; "Leo Cohen"; "May 21 1965
Concepts:
student demonstration; speech
Persons:
Aaron Wildavsky
Organizations:
University of California, Berkeley
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