Photograph by
Peterson, Dave, American
Subject of
Thomas, Debra Kay, American
Women's Professional Basketball League, American, 1978 - 1981
Iowa Cornets, American, 1978 - 1980
Chicago Hustle, American, 1978 - 1981
Date
1978-1980; scanned 2023
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 13216 pixels × 8448 pixels
File size: 213.06 MB
Description
A digital scan of a black-and-white photograph of Iowa Cornets player Debra Kay Thomas making an offensive play against Chicago Hustle players during a Women's Professional Basketball League game. Seen in the center of the frame holding the ball, Thomas advances as two Chicago Hustle players, partially visible on the right side of the image, attempt a steal. In the background spectators sit watching from the bleachers.
Place depicted
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States, North and Central America
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Topic
Basketball
Photography
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob Modersohn and Molly Kazmer
Object number
2024.9.3
Restrictions & Rights
© David Peterson
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f4c1c51f-452e-4703-9e2d-0fe586e5c893

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