Name/Title
Alameda Civic News, Nov 3, 1934Entry/Object ID
1983.14.3Description
Acc. No. 83.14.3
Subject Category: Depression, political
Date or period: 1934
Object: Newspaper, political
Description:
Two page newspaper (printed on newsprint), with heading "Alameda Civic News", and insignia of an outstretched eagle resting on a shield representing the United States. Bold caption "Citizens, Awaken, Think".
Size: 11¼ x 17½ inches.
History of Object: Newspaper concerning political strife during a tumultuous period of Alameda's history, the 1930's. The paper is dated Nov 3, 1934, and contains an article warning citizens not to let their local government be controlled by private interests. Another article is critical of City Manager Bryant's dealings with the electric light plant.
Acquired from: Larry Patton
Date: 5-19-83
