Created by
Federal Bureau of Investigation, American, founded 1908
Subject of
Davis, Angela Y., American, born 1944
Signed by
Hoover, J. Edgar, American, 1935 - 1972
Subject of
Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
Date
August 18, 1970
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 16 x 10 1/2 in. (40.6 x 26.7 cm)
Description
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) wanted poster for Angela Yvonne Davis. The poster features two pictures of Davis as well as descriptive information about her physical features. The poster also details information about why she is wanted by the FBI. The back of the poster has a list of addresses and telephone numbers of the FBI special agents who should be contacted with any information.
Place depicted
Marin County, California, United States, North and Central America
San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Documents and Published Materials
Type
posters
Topic
Black power
Civil rights
Law
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.60.8
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55e759e73-8335-4bf6-8d11-a753a2e96b2a

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