Alcatraz Proved a Point

Alcatraz Proved a Point

Morris, Joseph "Joe"

1969-1971 Alcatraz Occupation

In November 1969, Morris read about the Indian students who had taken over Alcatraz and quickly became involved in the movement. He became the coordinator of the Alcatraz depot at Pier 40, arranging for the shipment of goods to the island as well as handling some of the financial proceedings. He created many pieces of art related to the occupation that are a part of the GOGA 3-D collection.

National Park Service

GOGA 3D Collection

November 1969 - June 1971

Color Poster of male figure kneeling on Alcatraz and honoring the buffalo running in the sky above the Golden Gate Bridge. Mounted on cardboard

JPEG, originally paper

Occupation Collection, GOGA 35283, Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

NPS Alcatraz Collection

English

Native American Civil Rights

Public domain