Coming to Blows: Demonstrators attack Chicago police commander Paul McLaughlin, left, and an undidentified sergeant during clash outside Chicago's Federal Building yesterday where eight persons are on trial for conspiring to promote riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

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Coming to Blows: Demonstrators attack Chicago police commander Paul McLaughlin, left, and an undidentified sergeant during clash outside Chicago's Federal Building yesterday where eight persons are on trial for conspiring to promote riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Coming to Blows: Demonstrators attack Chicago police commander Paul McLaughlin, left, and an undidentified sergeant during clash outside Chicago's Federal Building yesterday where eight persons are on trial for conspiring to promote riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Artist/Maker
DateSeptember 25, 1969
MediumVintage Associated Press wirephoto
DimensionsSheet: 7 3/8 × 9 3/4 in. (18.7 × 24.8 cm) Image: 7 1/8 × 8 5/8 in. (18.1 × 21.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Thomas J. Wilson and Jill M. Garling, P2016
Object number2024.21.249
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Markings Recto, left edge, sideways (typed adhesive label): "(CX1) CHICAGO, Sept. 25 -- COMING TO BLOWS -- Demonstrators attack Chicago police / Commander Paul McLaughlin, left, and an unidentified sergeant during / clash outside Chicago's Federal Building yesterday where eight persons / are on trial for conspiring to promote riots during the 1968 Democratic / National Convention. (AP Wirephoto) (js50500tribune) 1969"
Verso, upper center (blue ink stamp): "PLAIN DEALER LIBRARY / SEP 26, 1969"
Inscribed Verso, lower left, sideways (pencil): "ANTI-CHI-070"
Verso, upper center-right (red ink): "Riots and Demonstrations 1969 / Illinois, Chicago"
Chilly Recess From Conspiracy Trial: Four of the "Chicago Seven," charged with conspiracay to incite riots at time of 1968 Democratic Convention, emerge for lunch today bundled against near-zero cold. Earlier they had heard Mayor Richard J. Daley questioned by the defense attorney. Left to right: Rennie Davis, Jerry Rubin, TOm Hayden, and John Froines, Chicago.
Chilly Recess From Conspiracy Trial: Four of the "Chicago Seven," charged with conspiracay to incite riots at time of 1968 Democratic Convention, emerge for lunch today bundled against near-zero cold. Earlier they had heard Mayor Richard J. Daley questioned by the defense attorney. Left to right: Rennie Davis, Jerry Rubin, TOm Hayden, and John Froines, Chicago.
Unknown artist, American
Date: January 6, 1970
Medium: Vintage Associated Press wirephoto
Object number: 2024.21.242
Accused of Conspiracy: John R. Froines, right, a University of Oregon professor, surrendered himself to federal authorities Friday in Portland. He is accused of teaching the use of incendiary devices and conspiring to cause riots at the Democratic National Convention. With him are his wife Ann and his lawyer, her but Titus, a university law school professor, Portland Oregon.
Accused of Conspiracy: John R. Froines, right, a University of Oregon professor, surrendered himself to federal authorities Friday in Portland. He is accused of teaching the use of incendiary devices and conspiring to cause riots at the Democratic National Convention. With him are his wife Ann and his lawyer, her but Titus, a university law school professor, Portland Oregon.
Unknown artist, American
Date: March 21, 1969
Medium: Vintage Associated Press wirephoto
Object number: 2024.21.253
In Each Other's Arms: Jerry Rubin, one of seven Chicago Conspiracy defendants, embraces his wife, Nancy, in Chicago Saturday, following his release on bail. Rubin and the six other defendants were granted bail by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. They had been serving their sentences for crossing state lines to incite riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
In Each Other's Arms: Jerry Rubin, one of seven Chicago Conspiracy defendants, embraces his wife, Nancy, in Chicago Saturday, following his release on bail. Rubin and the six other defendants were granted bail by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. They had been serving their sentences for crossing state lines to incite riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
James "Jim" Palmer
Date: February 28, 1970
Medium: Vintage Associated Press wirephoto
Object number: 2024.21.133
Attorney William Kunstler , who led the defense of the "Chicago Seven" speaks to an estimated 5,000 persons in nearby Sepulveda during which he stated that the Santa Barbara college town bank burning February 25 was a "picayunish matter" compared to Vietnam. Kunstler was accompanied by his associate defense attorney, Leonard Weinglass and one of the seven, Thomas Hayden, Los Angeles.
Attorney William Kunstler , who led the defense of the "Chicago Seven" speaks to an estimated 5,000 persons in nearby Sepulveda during which he stated that the Santa Barbara college town bank burning February 25 was a "picayunish matter" compared to Vietnam. Kunstler was accompanied by his associate defense attorney, Leonard Weinglass and one of the seven, Thomas Hayden, Los Angeles.
Unknown artist, American
Date: March 1, 1970
Medium: Vintage United Press International telephoto
Object number: 2024.21.254
Prayers to Bridge Barbed Wire: a Buddhist monk and a nun pray as they kneel with some 200 demonstrators on a street in Saigon today. In a new wave of protests against the government of Premier Ky, some 10,000 persons gathered outside the Buddhist Institute and began a march toward the center of South Vietnam?s capital. Troops broke up the demonstration and ringed this group with barbed wire
Prayers to Bridge Barbed Wire: a Buddhist monk and a nun pray as they kneel with some 200 demonstrators on a street in Saigon today. In a new wave of protests against the government of Premier Ky, some 10,000 persons gathered outside the Buddhist Institute and began a march toward the center of South Vietnam?s capital. Troops broke up the demonstration and ringed this group with barbed wire
Unknown artist
Date: May 29, 1966
Medium: Vintage Associated Press wirephoto
Object number: 2023.12.184
Flames of Anger: street scene of a two fire men fighting a fire with hoses during a Riot in Chicago, Illinois
Flames of Anger: street scene of a two fire men fighting a fire with hoses during a Riot in Chicago, Illinois
Date: April 7, 1968
Medium: Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.273
Police Use Stretcher to Remove Demonstrator: Woman who had climbed atop roof of mobile classroom is removed down ladder by police who have encased her in a canvas stretcher bag. Only her face protrudes. She was identified as Janet Heywood, 20, of Chicago. Many other demonstrators were arrested as pickets continued to protest that the mobile units serve to maintain 'de facto' segregation. Demonstrators claim that Negro students in overcrowded schools should be sent to white schools, Chicago.
Police Use Stretcher to Remove Demonstrator: Woman who had climbed atop roof of mobile classroom is removed down ladder by police who have encased her in a canvas stretcher bag. Only her face protrudes. She was identified as Janet Heywood, 20, of Chicago. Many other demonstrators were arrested as pickets continued to protest that the mobile units serve to maintain 'de facto' segregation. Demonstrators claim that Negro students in overcrowded schools should be sent to white schools, Chicago.
Unknown artist, American
Date: August 13, 1963
Medium: Vintage Associated Press wirephoto
Object number: 2024.21.240
Scores of pickets marched through the Loop in silent procession Friday in protest over the fatal beating of the Reverend James Reeb in Selma, Alabama. They were led by six men bearing a gray mock coffin, which was labeled with a sign: "God-- go South." Demonstrators carried other cardboard signs. By the time the demonstrators reached the Federal Building, the procession had grown to nearly 90 people, about half Negro and half white.
Scores of pickets marched through the Loop in silent procession Friday in protest over the fatal beating of the Reverend James Reeb in Selma, Alabama. They were led by six men bearing a gray mock coffin, which was labeled with a sign: "God-- go South." Demonstrators carried other cardboard signs. By the time the demonstrators reached the Federal Building, the procession had grown to nearly 90 people, about half Negro and half white.
Date: March 12, 1965
Medium: Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Object number: 2022.15.265
At a news conference in the Federal Building in Chicago. Yippie leader Jerry Rubin makes a point by pounding the desk. He appeared at the conference with six other defendants, charged with conspiracy to incite mob action at the Democratic Convention, who are standing behind him. They are (from left) John Froines, Abbie Hoffman, Lee Weiner, David Dellinger, Thomas Hayden and Rennard Davis. The eighth defendant, Bobby Seale, is in jail. The girl seated with Rubin was introduced as Nancy Kurshan, Rubin's wife.
At a news conference in the Federal Building in Chicago. Yippie leader Jerry Rubin makes a point by pounding the desk. He appeared at the conference with six other defendants, charged with conspiracy to incite mob action at the Democratic Convention, who are standing behind him. They are (from left) John Froines, Abbie Hoffman, Lee Weiner, David Dellinger, Thomas Hayden and Rennard Davis. The eighth defendant, Bobby Seale, is in jail. The girl seated with Rubin was introduced as Nancy Kurshan, Rubin's wife.
James "Jim" Palmer
Date: October 8, 1969
Medium: Vintage Associated Press wirephoto
Object number: 2024.21.132
Demonstrators come well equipped outside the House Un-American Activities committee. After violence in which 40 demonstrators were arrested, pickets sat down and played tape recorder and played guitar while others sat on curb. The committee held last day of hearings into communist activitites here. Man standing is Wilberforce Jones a member of the Negro-American Labor Council, Chicago.
Demonstrators come well equipped outside the House Un-American Activities committee. After violence in which 40 demonstrators were arrested, pickets sat down and played tape recorder and played guitar while others sat on curb. The committee held last day of hearings into communist activitites here. Man standing is Wilberforce Jones a member of the Negro-American Labor Council, Chicago.
Unknown artist, American
Date: May 27, 1965
Medium: Vintage Associated Press wirephoto
Object number: 2024.21.241
Crowd of demonstrators kneel in prayer outside city hall after march from Soldier Field in protest to alleged school segregation in Chicago. March took place two-day (of) school boycott when court order blocked it
Crowd of demonstrators kneel in prayer outside city hall after march from Soldier Field in protest to alleged school segregation in Chicago. March took place two-day (of) school boycott when court order blocked it
Date: May 2, 1962
Medium: Vintage United Press International telephoto
Object number: 2022.15.262
Crowd of demonstrators kneel in prayer outside city hall after march from Soldier Field in protest to alleged school segregation in Chicago. March took place two-day (of) school boycott when court order blocked it
Crowd of demonstrators kneel in prayer outside city hall after march from Soldier Field in protest to alleged school segregation in Chicago. March took place two-day (of) school boycott when court order blocked it
Date: June 10, 1965
Medium: Vintage United Press International telephoto
Object number: 2022.15.264