H93.20.30
Night Parade
1949
20 in HIGH x 15 in WIDE
(50.80 cm HIGH x 38.10 cm WIDE)
(50.80 cm HIGH x 38.10 cm WIDE)
Gift of Mrs. Amy Mitchell
H93.20.30
Taped to the back of mounting is an entry for for "News Pictures of the Year" Jointly Sponsored by the Encyclopedia Britannica Book Of The Year and the University of missouri School of Journalism. The entry form is signed by Herbert Mitchell and the following statement is listed as a caption: "Berkeley California, the home of the University of California Golden Bears football team, launches the football schedule with a gigantic football festival and night parade. This float of the Naval Supply Center was one of the highlights of the parade. About 100,000 people line the street for this two hour parade.."
Used: Oakland Post-Enquirer
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