FBI Captures Angela, circa 1970
THF277084 / FBI Captures Angela, circa 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
circa 1970
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.66.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 25.75 in
Width: 19.5 in
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