Photograph
Father Groppi and Protesters
Father James Groppi with his fist in the air at the Wisconsin State Capitol during welfare demonstrations.He is surrounded by other protesters. |
Image ID: | 4934 |
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Creation Date: | 1969 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
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Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH 4983 |
Original Dimensions: | 8 x 10 inches |
The Assembly Chambers were occupied for 17 hours to protest the budget cuts to welfare recipients. Father Groppi was later sued for up to $15,000 for the damage done to the Assembly Chambers during the protest. He was also put in jail for contempt of the Assembly charge, and faced a State disorderly conduct charge. |
Clothing and dress |
Eyeglasses |
Crowds |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Demonstrations |
Flags |
Clergy |
Civil rights |
Race relations |
Public welfare |
Wisconsin State Capitol |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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