Polling Place, West Oakland, California c. 1963 - 1971

"Polling Place, West Oakland, California" is a black and white photograph by Joanne Leonard, taken between 1963 and 1971. The image captures a moment of daily life in West Oakland, California, showing children playing outside a house with a "Polling Place" sign. The American flag hangs outside the house, and the children are interacting with a woman outside. Leonard’s photo exemplifies the genre of street photography, capturing the candid moments of ordinary people, making it a valuable document of American social history.