Oakland Tribune

From its pioneering days in the late 19th century, through the Pulitzer Prize-winning work during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, the Tribune has maintained a remarkable tradition of excellence in photojournalism. The Tribune collection is a major source for historical documentation of the Bay Area during the 1960s and 1970s. It is rich in images of protests at UC Berkeley, including the Free Speech Movement, the antiwar movement during the Vietnam war, and People's Park.

In 1995, the Oakland Tribune newspaper donated to the Oakland Museum of California its collection of news negatives and photographs, also known as its photo “morgue.” The collection, with about 3,000 negatives and a million photographs, documents the history of the Bay Area and California from the early part of the century through the 1990s.

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Oakland Tribune T-Shirt "Summer Seminar Survivor" Hanes 1989 This is a white Oakland Tribune t-shirt depicting a "running newspaper" (with arms, legs, ad glasses) which appears to have just crossed a finish line. The shirt reads: "Summer Seminar Survivor...	photograph Grace G. Harvey 25-Aug Handwritten on the back, "Frederick Kahn, Kah Bros. Oakland. 8-20-25" and the stamp of the photographer and to return the image of the Tribune library. Photo is a portrait of Kahn.
photograph H.W. Domes c.1875 The image is of a colt standing on the far side of full-grown horse, probably the horse that birthed him. The handwritten notation on the bottom of the photo reads "Fern Lea E and colt...	photograph Gary Reyes 19-May-90 Clipping on back of photo reads, "Wilson Riles Jr., left, and Elihu Harris confer during the mayoral candidates' debate." Typed on the back of the photo "Wilson Riles Jr. and Elihu Harris whisper...
photograph Gary Reyes 16-Oct-91 Clipping on the back reads, "Symphony director Michael Morgan is an advocate for classical music education in schools." Handwritten under this, "Oakland East Bay Symphony Conductor Michael Morgan...	photograph Gary Reyes 13-Mar-91 Handwritten on the back of the photo, "Women in skilled trade class at Laney College/ Ava Clemons and Johnell Sanchez work on a project." Photo shows two African-American women in a wood working...
photograph Gary Reyes 17-Apr-86 Handwritten on the back of the photo, "Oaklnad Airport, commercial flight takes off with proposed landfill area in foreground."	photograph Gene Cartwright 12-May-74 Description: View from the top of a building looking down onto Berkeley's Sather Gate. Much of the street's buildings and signs can be seen. Many period cars are parked along the sidewalk. It is...
photograph Gary Reyes 20-Jan-90 From notes on back of photo: "Lion Dancers of the Wu Shu Troupe of San Francisco begin the festivities at the Chinese New Year Fair held in Berkeley." Jan 20, 1990. Close up of lion...	photograph Gary Reyes Jan 20, 1990\|January 20, 1990\|January 20, 1990 Typed on back of photo: "Lion dancers of the Wu Shu Troupe of San Francisco make their entrance at the Chinese New Year Fair held in Berkeley." Jan 20, 1990 Newspaper caption pasted on...
photograph Gary Reyes 7-Sep-87 There are two captions on the back of this photograph. The top caption reads: "Stewart wins duel with Clemens." The bottom caption reads: "Dave Stewart survives six walks for win." The photo...	Dave Stewart Gary Reyes 9-Jun-90 Hand written on the back "A's v. Kansas City, Dave Stewart pitches a winner." Photo shows Stewart just about ready to pitch the ball. From the Oakland Tribune, June 10, 1990, article...
photograph Gary Reyes 9-Feb-88 Tribune caption on the back, Feb. 10. 1988- "J. R. Rider, 21 points against Piedmont." Handwritten, "Basketball," "Metro Prep, J.R. Rider." Photo is a portrait of Rider.	photograph Gary Reyes 2-Jul-89 Depiction: A young white man with curly hair stands in the sun holding a handpainted sign which reads "Whatever happened to Christian compassion?" He holds the sign above his head and has his...
photograph Gary Reyes 13-Oct-89 Photograph of the Oakland Coliseum with a crowd of fans in front of it, facing the camera. Many fans are carrying an Oakland A's /Budweiser sign. From original caption on back: "Thousands of...	photograph Gary Reyes Jan. 15, 1991 Photograph of Berkeley High School female student speaking into a microphone, and another female student holding a bullhorn. Reporters and other media people are in the crowd. Large multi-ethnic...
photograph Gary Reyes Jan. 15, 1991 Photograph of Berkeley High School female students sitting on ground, one is African American, one is Latino. An African American male student is also seated next to them. The are clapping and...	photograph Gary Reyes Apr. 19, 1991 Photograph of Latino woman, Aurora Acevedo, and store manager, Abdul Siddiq in front of clothing business on East 14th Street (now International Blvd),in Oakland's Fruitvale district. Handwritten...
photograph Gary Reyes 3-Jun-89 There are t wo Tribune captions on the back of the photo. The first, dated Friday June 1, 1990, reads "Lake Merritt's shoreline comes alive with food, music, games and big fun this weekend." The...	photograph Gary Reyes 31-May-91 The notation on the back of the photo reads "Old Oakland Farmers Market." The location of the market is not stated but it is probably the Old City neighborhood, which can be inferred by the name...
photograph Gary Reyes 31-May-91 The notation on the back of the photo reads "Old Oakland Farmers market." Booths and uncovered tables, displaying produce and merchandise, line the curb of a city street, probably Broadway, in...	photograph Gary Reyes Jan. 15, 1991 Photograph of Berkeley High School students holding peace signs, with raised arms, indicating peace symbol with their fingers. Multi-ethnic group of students, African American, Asian American,...
photograph Gary Reyes 16-Sep-91 The handwritten notation on the back of the photo says it all: "A quick haze covers the old Alameda County Courthouse as a couple takes a lunchtime walk along Lake Merritt." The Courthouse looms...	photograph Gary Reyes 24-Nov-85 The Tribune photo, dated November 25, 1985, has the following caption on the back: "DEDICATION- Rowers practicing on lake Merritt yesterday don't seem to mind that it is almost as wet in the boat...