2000.17.5

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NO GAMBLING
c. 1964
7.25 in HIGH x 17.75 in WIDE
(18.41 cm HIGH x 45.08 cm WIDE)
Collection of the Oakland Museum of California
2000.17.5

"What's Going On? California and the Vietnam Era" Exhibition at the Great Hall, August 28, 2004-February 28, 2005.





One of many signs posted around Building 590 at the Oakland Army Base during the Vietnam War. Building 590 was used as a place were troops would spend the night before being shipped to Vietnam or stayed upon returning. (D. Curry, 6/26/00) Sign is made of 1/2 inch plywood, painted white, with the following stenciled in black letters "NO GAMBLING." Sign was found hanging from the ceiling in Building 590.

Used: U.S. Army

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