'NEGRO' group fails to broker deal for Alcatraz
About This Item
KRON-TV news footage from September 4th 1970 featuring scenes from a press conference with Dr. Thomas W. Matthew of the NEGRO group (National Economic Growth and Reconstruction Organization). He explains that American Indians occupying Alcatraz island have rejected their attempt to broker a deal with the Federal government. Also includes scenes from a meeting between regional agencies and American Indians, which is part of: "An honest effort to get at the problems of urban indians in the Bay Area. And that's all ... It has no reference whatsoever to Alcatraz." Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.
- Date
- 9/4/1970
- Format
- 16mm color magnetic sound film
- Digital Format
- mp4 file
- Genre
- local newsfilm
- Copyright Holder
- CBS5 KPIX-TV
- Duration
- 2:36
- Identifier
- KRON 2479-2
- Views
- 2225
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