Standoff at Gresham | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Standoff at Gresham

Standoff at Gresham | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
An unidentified member of the Wisconsin State Patrol points his revolver at several Native Americans at a vehicle checkpoint near Gresham. The State Patrol and the Wisconsin National Guard were present because members of the Menominee Warrior Society had seized the Alexian property at Gresham. Ultimately this incident led to the arrest of the occupants of the vehicle.
DESCRIPTION
An unidentified member of the Wisconsin State Patrol points his revolver at several Native Americans at a vehicle checkpoint near Gresham. The State Patrol and the Wisconsin National Guard were present because members of the Menominee Warrior Society had seized the Alexian property at Gresham. Ultimately this incident led to the arrest of the occupants of the vehicle.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:83102
Creation Date: 1975
Creator Name:Shawano Evening Leader
City:Gresham
County:Shawano
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:John M. Lavine papers, 1937-1993 (bulk 1960s-1980s)
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH Eau Claire Mss DD 1/5
Original Dimensions:10 x 6.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
See also Image: 83074 which shows the scuffle that took place before the arrest. Restricted: for licensing rights contact copyright holder.
SUBJECTS
Trees
Clothing and dress
Hats
Uniforms
Menominee Indians
Law enforcement
Police
Soldiers
Weapons
Wisconsin. National Guard
Men
Outdoor photography
Women
Automobiles
Trucks
Snow
Race relations
Civil disobedience

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