Pete Seeger - Matted Photograph - Color

Taken on October 31, 1970 at the RPI Gym in Troy, NY

Pete Seeger was a prominent folk singer/songwriter, activist and environmentalist.  He was one of the original Weavers.  His best-known songs include "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?", "If I Had a Hammer", "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" and "Turn Turn Turn."  In 1955, Seeger was subpoenaed to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee, declining to name names.  Seeger sang "This Land Is Your Land" at Barack Obama;s inauguration,