Lois Gibbs and Ed Begley, Jr. at the rally against the resettlement of the Love Canal area organized by the Clearinghouse for Hazardous Wastes which was founded by Lois Gibbs in 1981
Title
Lois Gibbs and Ed Begley, Jr. at the rally against the resettlement of the Love Canal area organized by the Clearinghouse for Hazardous Wastes which was founded by Lois Gibbs in 1981
Subject
Gibbs, Lois Marie
Begley, Ed, Jr.
Clearinghouse for Hazardous Wastes (Arlington, Va.)
Demonstrations
Real estate development
Community activists
Political participation
Public health--Citizen participation
Love Canal Chemical Waste Landfill (Niagara Falls, N.Y.)
Housing and health
Description
A protest rally and march lead by Lois Gibbs and Ed Begley, Jr. against the resettlement of the Love Canal area which was organized by the Clearinghouse for Hazardous Wastes is taking place on a paved road with a large group of people walking toward the camera. Behind them is a tall chain-link fence covered with signs, posters, and black balloons. Some signs are readable, including a large banner that reads “Gov. Cuomo Just Say No” and another that refers to “Love Canal Homeowners.” A few individuals are holding balloons, and one person rides a bicycle along the left side of the frame. The sky is overcast, and the surrounding landscape is grassy and bare, suggesting a cool or early spring season.
Source
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Date
1990-04-01
Contributor
Ecumenical Task Force of the Niagara Frontier
Rights
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
MS65.Ph.38
Date Created
2009-01-28
Is Part Of
Love Canal Images
Ecumenical Task Force of the Niagara Frontier Records
LIB-003
Collection
Citation
“Lois Gibbs and Ed Begley, Jr. at the rally against the resettlement of the Love Canal area organized by the Clearinghouse for Hazardous Wastes which was founded by Lois Gibbs in 1981,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed July 25, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/16636.