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Abstract

The collection contains a diverse array of political and social issue posters, as well as several art prints, bumper stickers, and postcards from the 1960s-2020. Used as tools for community organizing, to express political and social discontent, and fight for social change, political posters offer unique insights into histories of struggles using a combination of high-contrast colors, striking images and vivid illustrations coupled with sharp slogans and descriptive text.

Scope and Contents

Full text on poster reads, "INGRESA A LAS JUVENTUDES COMUNISTAS mas combatientes para la revolution chilena promocion cincuentenario."

Scope and Contents From the Series: Posters in this series illustrate international political activism with a focus on Latin America. Also included are materials referencing political activism in Ireland and France. Subject matter includes political revolution in Cuba, Chile, and Mexico, Irish independence, Puerto Rican independence, transnational political solidarity, and the May 1968 civil unrest and student led protest movement in France. Revolutionary figures depicted include Che Guevara, Fidel Castro, Emiliano Zapata, and...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Posters in this series illustrate international political activism with a focus on Latin America. Also included are materials referencing political activism in Ireland and France. Subject matter includes political revolution in Cuba, Chile, and Mexico, Irish independence, Puerto Rican independence, transnational political solidarity, and the May 1968 civil unrest and student led protest movement in France. Revolutionary figures depicted include Che Guevara, Fidel Castro, Emiliano Zapata, and...

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Poster issued by the New England Free Press. Two copies, one yellow and one blue.*****