Protester, wearing a 'Love Canal' tee shirt, at the Love Canal Homeowners Association protest targeting the federal government held outside the Niagara Falls, New York Department of Health building, April 17, 1979
Title
Protester, wearing a 'Love Canal' tee shirt, at the Love Canal Homeowners Association protest targeting the federal government held outside the Niagara Falls, New York Department of Health building, April 17, 1979
Subject
Love Canal Homeowners Association
New York (State). Department of Health
United States. Environmental Protection Agency
Demonstrations
Community activists
Public health--Citizen participation
Political participation
Hazardous waste sites
Love Canal Chemical Waste Landfill (Niagara Falls, N.Y.)
Description
A young woman protester stands among a group of people during a public gathering or protest. They are wearing a white T-shirt with black text that reads: “LOVE CANAL Another Product from HOOKER CHEMICAL.” The scene appears to take place outdoors near parked vehicles, with other individuals partially visible in the background. The lighting is relatively dark, giving the image a high-contrast appearance.
Creator
Ploughman, Penelope, 1955-
Source
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Date
1979-04-17
Rights
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
MS100.401
Date Created
2009-01-28
Is Part Of
Love Canal Images. LIB-003
Penelope D. Ploughman Love Canal Collection. MS100
Is Referenced By
Collection
Citation
Ploughman, Penelope, 1955-, “Protester, wearing a 'Love Canal' tee shirt, at the Love Canal Homeowners Association protest targeting the federal government held outside the Niagara Falls, New York Department of Health building, April 17, 1979,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed August 28, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/16464.