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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2007.184.1.43
People
Gordon W. Gahan, American (New York, New York 1945 - 1984 St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands)
Title
Injured at World's Fair: New York: - Robert P. Mackey, vice president of the Belgian Village at the New York World's Fair, displays bandage covering an injury he says he received when he was beaten up by Fair police while trying to break up a brawl May 9th. Mackey said, May 11th, he and the exhibit's president, Robert Straile, were assaulted by Pinkerton Guards during a scuffle involving two of the guards and four unidentified men. Mackey was hospitalized as a result of the brawl.
Classification
Photographs
Work Type
photograph
Date
May 1965
Places
Creation Place: North America, United States, New York, New York City
Culture
American
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/321428

Physical Descriptions

Technique
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
25.6 x 19.9 cm (10 1/16 x 7 13/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • (not assigned): Stamped on verso: 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.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Robinson
Accession Year
2007
Object Number
2007.184.1.43
Division
Modern and Contemporary Art
Contact
am_moderncontemporary@harvard.edu
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Exhibition History

Subjects and Contexts

  • Gordon Ward Gahan Collection

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