Father Groppi and Protesters | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Father Groppi and Protesters

Father Groppi and Protesters | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Father James Groppi with his fist in the air at the Wisconsin State Capitol during welfare demonstrations.He is surrounded by other protesters.
DESCRIPTION
Father James Groppi with his fist in the air at the Wisconsin State Capitol during welfare demonstrations.He is surrounded by other protesters.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:4934
Creation Date: 1969
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 4983
Original Dimensions:8 x 10 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
SUBJECTS
Clothing and dress
Eyeglasses
Crowds
Indoor photography
Men
Demonstrations
Flags
Clergy
Civil rights
Race relations
Public welfare
Wisconsin State Capitol

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