Arrest of Demonstrators
Date1965
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 8 1/8 × 10in. (20.6 × 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Lynn Ferrari
DescriptionBlack and white United Press International photograph of two black men being loaded into a police patrol wagon by law enforcement officers after a Civil Rights march down Main Street, Hartford, that culminated in a sit-in protest on the steps of Hartford City Hall, August 18, 1965. The men depicted refused to yield the steps and were arrested. (copyright United Press International)
Object number2017.86.32
CopyrightCopyright held by United Press International
InscribedTyped on front: “HFT/1--08186501-8/18/65--Hartford, Conn.----Demonstrators / arrested after march to City Hall 8/17 are loaded on / patrol wagon outside building when they refused to leave / front steps guarded by police. More arrested later / in North End when demonstration developed into rock / throwing. ---UPI Telephoto rrl DP (Hartford County OUT)” Stamped in black on back: "PLEASE CREDIT / United Press International Photo / This picture is for your publication only and must / not be loaned, syndicated or used for advertising / purposes without written permission from United Press / International. By accepting this picture you agree to hold / United Press International harmless from any loss or / damage arising by reason of your use or publication / of this picture / UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. / 220 EAST 42ND STREET / NEW YORK 17. N.Y."
Stamped in red on back: "CLEVELAND PRESS / AUG 19 1965 / REFERENCE DEPT."
Handwritten in blue ink on back: "D3885 Negros – Conn."
Printed on label affixed to back of photograph: "268813"
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Frank Lorenzo
1963 October 17
