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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.

Posters in this series illustrate anti-war demonstrations and political actions carried out by students and pro-peace groups across the United States. Subject matter includes opposition to American involvement in the Vietnam War and Iraq War, Days of Rage student protests in Chicago, Ilinois led by the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), and nucelar disarmament.

Two posters for the June 12, 1982 peace march and rally in New York. One poster designed by Seymour Chawst, and one poster designed by Giancarlo Impiglia.

The series contains three posters addressing themes of women’s liberation, labor rights, and unity. Poster producers are unknown.