Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 8.5x11" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.Zephania Mothopeng is captured in this black and white photograph, likely taken during his first press conference in Soweto, South Africa, on November 28, 1988. He is shown smiling and wearing a patterned tie and textured jacket, suggesting a formal occasion. This is a significant moment following his release from 25 years of imprisonment.Zephania Mothopeng was a prominent anti-apartheid activist in South Africa and leader of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC). His leadership and commitment to fighting racial segregation made him a notable figure during the apartheid era. His release and subsequent activities were key events in the push for political change in South Africa.Text present on photo:Front: JHB281101-28NOV88-SOWETO, South Africa. Zephania Mothopeng, leader of the Pan Africanist Congress, addresses his first press conference here, 28 Nov, since being released from 25 years in prison. Mothopeng said he would seek unity with the rival African National Congress. AFP PHOTO Trevor Samson/fs/k, (C) Back: TUKS MAIL/STATE W/SAFR 1X, Zephania Mothopeng NOV 29 1988- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-01T16:44:01.000Z
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: apartheid, anti-apartheid, Pan Africanist Congress, PAC, activis
Theme: politics, people, history, events & festivals
Featured Person/Artist: Zephania Mothopeng
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1988
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 8.5x11 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
