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Nearly ready to start the march
John MercerSeptember 12, 1981
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Auckland, New Zealand
Black and white photograph of a large crowd of anti-Springbok tour protesters assembling near the entrance of Fowlds Park. One protester is holding a banner featuring a portrait of anti-apartheid activist, Steve Biko. Others are holding black and white heart-shaped placards, a symbol associated with Halt All Racist Tours (HART).
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Details
- Title: Nearly ready to start the march
- Creator: John Mercer
- Creator Lifespan: b. 1949
- Creator Nationality: New Zealander
- Creator Birth Place: New Plymouth, New Zealand
- Date Created: September 12, 1981
- Location: Mount Albert (Auckland, N.Z.)
- Physical Dimensions: 35 mm frame
- Subject Keywords: Anti-apartheid activists, Springboks (Rugby team), Anti-apartheid movements--New Zealand, Eden Park (Auckland, N.Z. : Stadium), Racism
- Type: Negative
- Rights: All rights reserved
- External Link: Auckland Museum: Collections Online
- Support: Polyester
- Wikipedia: Auckland Museum on Wikipedia
- Process: Gelatin silver
- Notes: Almost ready to start moving off. Plenty of padding and head protection on view.
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