YPA vs. Jim Crow at Highland Park Swimming Pool, Pittsburgh, PA. 1949 - Cokeburg - Dance Group
Date Of Production
1949
Description
After some shots of the Pittsburgh skyline, the first third of this reel depicts members of the Young Progressives of America protesting segregation at Highland Park Pool in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Escorted by police, the interracial group swims together in the pool as bystanders look on. Read more about the YPA and segregation at Highland Park Pool here.
The next four minutes of the film features a large group circle dancing in Cokeburg, PA. Ends with black-and-white footage of Pittsburgh at night.
The next four minutes of the film features a large group circle dancing in Cokeburg, PA. Ends with black-and-white footage of Pittsburgh at night.
Format
16mm
Extent
300 feet
Color
color and B&W
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Inventory Number
Stephens 019
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Reversal Positives
Form
Subject
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