Object number:
2000.1.898
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
July 28, 1984
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 8 in, W: 11 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:
Depiction: A large crowd sits on and around railroad tracks in front of a stopped train in Washington. Many people hold signs. The photo is taken through the upraised arms of a man who has his fingers in a peace sign. Photo caption reads: Protestors in Vancouver, Washington, blocked the tracks in front of a train believed to be carrying nuclear warheads for Trident submaries based in Bangor, Wash. The train was stopped briefly. Police arrested 30 demonstrators.
Concepts:
train; finger; peace; blockade; demonstration; demonstrator; nuclear war; train track; woman; peace sign; man; sign; protestor
Places:
Oregon
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