"Free Angela Davis," 1970
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Artifact Overview
In 1970, Black Panther Party members used guns registered to political activist and educator Angela Davis during a deadly shoot-out. Davis was charged with murder and spent 18 months in jail. The transnational, grassroots "Free Angela Davis" campaign emerged in response to her incarceration, spreading awareness of Davis's imprisonment and calling for her release.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1970
Subject Date
1970
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
99.109.82
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 21.438 in
Width: 16.75 in
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