The Political Poster Collection contains various posters and ephemera depicting political campaigns and social justice issues form 1970-1989. These posters chronicle the political campaigns of elected officials including, school council members, commissioners, Georgia Assembly representatives and mayoral candidates within Atlanta, Georgia, and the south. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
Sep 16, 2021

Political Posters Collection

The Political Poster Collection contains various posters and ephemera depicting political campaigns and social justice issues form 1970-1989. These posters chronicle the political campaigns of elected officials including, school council members, commissioners, Georgia Assembly representatives and mayoral candidates within Atlanta, Georgia, and the south.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
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Socialist Workers Presidential Campaign Committee poster depicting protesters holding signs. Written on recto: Stop Carter's war threats, Send back the Shah! Halt the deportations! Vote Socialist workers.
Political Posters Collection
"Vote Socialist Workers", circa 1979
Date Created
circa 1979
Description
Socialist Workers Presidential Campaign Committee poster depicting protesters holding signs. Written on recto: Stop Carter's war threats, Send back the Shah! Halt the deportations! Vote Socialist workers.
Subject
Political posters, Voting, Socialism
Collection
Political Posters Collection
Written on recto: Elect Marvin Yizar, City Council, Atlanta.
Political Posters Collection
"Elect Marvin Yizar", circa 1985
Date Created
1980/1990
Description
Written on recto: Elect Marvin Yizar, City Council, Atlanta.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, African American civic leaders
Collection
Political Posters Collection
Voter Education Project poster depicting a no symbol over the word "excuse". Written on recto: Voting is a responsibility not just a right.
Political Posters Collection
"No Excuse", circa 1984
Date Created
1979/1989
Description
Voter Education Project poster depicting a no symbol over the word "excuse". Written on recto: Voting is a responsibility not just a right.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
Political Posters Collection
A poster depicting Mable Thomas. Written on recto: Elect..."able Mable" Thomas, State Rep. dist. 31.
Political Posters Collection
"Elect Able Mable Thomas", circa 1984
Date Created
1979/1989
Description
A poster depicting Mable Thomas. Written on recto: Elect..."able Mable" Thomas, State Rep. dist. 31.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, African American civic leaders, African American women
Collection
Political Posters Collection
A poster depicting Hosea Williams. Written on recto: Fulton punch #28. Elect Hosea Williams, 5th dist. Congress.
Political Posters Collection
"Elect Hosea Williams", circa 1984
Date Created
1979/1989
Description
A poster depicting Hosea Williams. Written on recto: Fulton punch #28. Elect Hosea Williams, 5th dist. Congress.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, African American civic leaders
Collection
Political Posters Collection
Written on recto: Keep amazing Grace Hamilton, Representative. Punch #12.
Political Posters Collection
"Amazing Grace Hamilton", circa 1984
Date Created
1979/1989
Description
Written on recto: Keep amazing Grace Hamilton, Representative. Punch #12.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, African American civic leaders, African American women
Collection
Political Posters Collection
A poster depicting a sketch of the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Written on recto: Vote! Oct. 27. Young for Atlanta.
Political Posters Collection
"Young for Atlanta", circa 1982
Date Created
1977/1987
Description
A poster depicting a sketch of the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Written on recto: Vote! Oct. 27. Young for Atlanta.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, African American civic leaders
Collection
Political Posters Collection
Written on recto: Human needs before profits. Vince Eagan for Mayor. Vote Socialist Workers, Socialist Workers Campaign '77.
Political Posters Collection
"Human Needs Before Profits", 1977
Date Created
1977
Description
Written on recto: Human needs before profits. Vince Eagan for Mayor. Vote Socialist Workers, Socialist Workers Campaign '77.
Subject
Political posters, Voting, Socialism
Collection
Political Posters Collection
A poster depicting Willie Mae Reid speaking at a microphone. Written on recto: Vote Socialist workers. Willie Mae Reid for vice-president. For more information contact: Socialist Workers 1976 Campaign Committee.
Political Posters Collection
"Willie Mae Reid for Vice-President", 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
A poster depicting Willie Mae Reid speaking at a microphone. Written on recto: Vote Socialist workers. Willie Mae Reid for vice-president. For more information contact: Socialist Workers 1976 Campaign Committee.
Subject
Political posters, Voting, Socialism, African American civic leaders, African American women
Collection
Political Posters Collection
A plastic shopping bag with a bold logo reads: Vote Wilfred Reid for Bishop 1976.
Political Posters Collection
"Vote Wilfred Reid", 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
A plastic shopping bag with a bold logo reads: Vote Wilfred Reid for Bishop 1976.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, African American civic leaders
Collection
Political Posters Collection