"The Streets Belong to the People" (36.5min version)
Scope and Contents
Videocassette of "The Streets Belong to the People," made from footage shot by Ralph and Sarah Diamant and James Sheldon in the Streets of Chicago during th 1968 Democratic National Convention, in connection with Sarah Diamant's Ph.D. thesis. Includes footage of anti-war protestors speaking about the Vietnam War, non-violent protest, the American political system, Democratic nominees Hubert Humphrey and Eugene McCarthy, and more. Also footage of the resulting clashes between the protestors and the Chicago Police Department and National Guard.
Dates
- 1968-1976.
Creator
- From the Collection: Elbert, Sarah. (Person)
- From the Collection: Pecot, Marcelle. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Extent
5 cubic feet. (5 cubic feet. 6 reels movie film, 6 VHS cassettes, 32 CDs, 4 DVDs, 55 tape recordings.,)
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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