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She Digs In

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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.

Date Created:
October 11, 1967
Creator:
Pfleger, Mickey

Publication Information

Creator Pfleger, Mickey
Date Created October 11, 1967

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 24 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6725

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AFG
Legacy ID
WHi 123717

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