6 details of the Hibernia Bank robbery, April 15, 1974
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Hibernia Bank robbery in San Francisco, committed by the Symbionese Liberation Army. The robbery …
Tag Archives: 1970s
Why does Patty Hearst still fascinate us?
Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of the Patty Hearst kidnapping by members of the Symbionese Liberation Army. I had expected …
A short history of the SLA, through Camilla Hall
I’m so excited that Nicollet County Historical Society has agreed to host an exhibit of Camilla Hall’s artwork starting on …
In case you’re looking for some SLA info
The legacy of Marcus Foster, victim of the SLA
I enjoyed reading this New York Post article on the legacy of educator Marcus Foster and lessons from him we …
A photographic sneak peek
My book on Camilla Hall isn’t coming out until October or November, but things are moving right along. I revised …
A few resources on the 1970s
Throughout the years of research into Camilla Hall and the SLA, I developed an affinity for the 1970s. I was …
What really happened on May 17, 1974?
On May 17, 1974, more than 400 police officers surrounded a house at 1466 E. 54th St. in south-central Los Angeles. …
Some thoughts after watching “The Trial of the Chicago 7”
Chicago, 1968. I finally watched “The Trial of the Chicago 7” last night. Initial thoughts: Those young people were so …
Happy birthday, Camilla
This is Camilla Hall. Today would have been her 76th birthday. She was an artist, a social worker, a gardener, …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 