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Irene York Leaning on Car
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Irene "Granny" York, the owner of York Farm, the location of the Sound Storm music festival, leans on an automobile near two unidentified men, possibly festival staff. There is a camper trailer in the background.
April 25, 1970
Pulling, Robert
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Group Standing Around Campers
April 23, 1970
A group of audience members crowd around a camper, and two automobiles. Two men are leaning on a trailer carrying large tanks, perhaps generators.
Rows of Portable Toilets
April 23, 1970
Two rows of portable toilets with automobiles and campers in the background during the construction of the festival stage.
Peter Obranovich Sitting on Horseback
April 25, 1970
Peter Obranovich (better known at the time as "Pete Bobo"), promoter for the festival, on horseback talking to festival staff at the Sound Storm music festival.
Camping Area Pre-Festival
April 23, 1970
The camping site for the Sound Storm music festival a day or two before campers begin arriving. There is a lone car and tent visible.
Peter Obranovich on Horseback
April 25, 1970
Peter Obranovich (better known at the time as "Pete Bobo"), promoter for the festival, on horseback riding up to address the festival staff near the camping area at the Sound Storm music festival.
Sound Storm Festival Crowd
April 25, 1970
View from stage of the Sound Storm music festival audience. Behind the audience is sound system scaffolding, trucks, camper vans crowding the hill in the far background.
