She Digs In | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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She Digs In

She Digs In | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Caption on reverse of wire photo: "She Digs In--An unidentified anti-war protester with designs painted on her face and carrying sign, "Sifting and Winnowing," referring to University of Wisconsin's traditional stand in defense of academic freedom, fights removal during demonstration on campus Wednesday. Onlookers watch the action. The police won."<p>This image was published in <i>Rads, A True Story of the End of the Sixties</i>, by Tom Bates, in photo section between page 264 and 265. Caption reads, "Dow Day, October 18, 1967: Madison police detain a member of the San Francisco Mime Troupe. (<i>Courtesy</i> The Capital Times/<i>University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Archives).</i>"

The protester is identified as Vicki Gabriner. She was not a member of the SF Mime Troupe, although the group was in town and some protesters decided to dress up.
DESCRIPTION
Caption on reverse of wire photo: "She Digs In--An unidentified anti-war protester with designs painted on her face and carrying sign, "Sifting and Winnowing," referring to University of Wisconsin's traditional stand in defense of academic freedom, fights removal during demonstration on campus Wednesday. Onlookers watch the action. The police won."

This image was published in Rads, A True Story of the End of the Sixties, by Tom Bates, in photo section between page 264 and 265. Caption reads, "Dow Day, October 18, 1967: Madison police detain a member of the San Francisco Mime Troupe. (Courtesy The Capital Times/University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Archives)." The protester is identified as Vicki Gabriner. She was not a member of the SF Mime Troupe, although the group was in town and some protesters decided to dress up.

RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:123717
Creation Date: 10 11 1967
Creator Name:Pfleger, Mickey
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:CF 6725
Original Dimensions:9.25 x 8 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Associated Press wire photo, copyright Mickey Pfleger, 1992.

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Handwritten on reverse, "Vietnam War-1967, Demonstrations-National, U of Wis-Against."
SUBJECTS
Outdoor photography
Women
Demonstrations
Signs and signboards
Civil disobedience
Violence
Eyeglasses
Hats
Neckties
Protective clothing
Skirts
Suits (Clothing)
Uniforms
Cities and towns
Police
University of Wisconsin
Crowds
Hairstyles
Men
Coats

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