Chalk writing in front of a street shrine constructed for longshoreman Norman Gregg, who was known as "Big Bill." Gregg was shot by Patrolman W.H. Redding, and his death created an uproar amongst longshoremen. Traffic was blocked by demonstrations, and the shrine was constructed around the scene of the shooting.
Caption
Handwritten annotation from nitrate negative: Norman Wm. Gregg Text from original nitrate sleeve: Gregg, Norman Wm. "Big Bill"; Shooting; Funeral; Street Shrine
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Funding Note
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
