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
NAACP poster depicting a hand holding credit cards. Written on recto: Only one of these cards can make your vote count. Contact your local branch NAACP youth and college division. Don't cheat yourself, register to vote.
Political Posters Collection
"Only One of These Cards Can Make Your Vote Count", circa 1980
Date Created
1975/1985
Description
NAACP poster depicting a hand holding credit cards. Written on recto: Only one of these cards can make your vote count. Contact your local branch NAACP youth and college division. Don't cheat yourself, register to vote.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
Political Posters Collection
A poster depicting a portrait of Carl Ware. Written on recto: Elect Carl Ware - President of Atlanta City Council. October 4th election. Paid for by the Carl Ware Campaign Committee, Lottie H. Watkins.
Political Posters Collection
"Elect Carl Ware", circa 1977
Date Created
1972/1982
Description
A poster depicting a portrait of Carl Ware. Written on recto: Elect Carl Ware - President of Atlanta City Council. October 4th election. Paid for by the Carl Ware Campaign Committee, Lottie H. Watkins.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, African American civic leaders
Collection
Political Posters Collection
A poster depicting Mildred Glover. Written on recto: Elect a community voice. Mildred Glover, city council 4th district. Punch 11, Oct. 16.
Political Posters Collection
"Elect a Community Voice Mildred Glover", circa 1977
Date Created
1972/1982
Description
A poster depicting Mildred Glover. Written on recto: Elect a community voice. Mildred Glover, city council 4th district. Punch 11, Oct. 16.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, African American civic leaders, African American women
Collection
Political Posters Collection
A poster depicting Horace Tate. Written on recto: Re-elect Senator Horace E. Tate to Georgia Senate 38th district. Vote: Senator Horace E. Tate.
Political Posters Collection
"Re-Elect Senator Horace E. Tate", circa 1976
Date Created
1971/1981
Description
A poster depicting Horace Tate. Written on recto: Re-elect Senator Horace E. Tate to Georgia Senate 38th district. Vote: Senator Horace E. Tate.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, African American civic leaders
Collection
Political Posters Collection
Voter Education Project poster depicting hands picking cotton and placing a ballot in a voting box. Written on recto: Hands that pick cotton�now can pick our public officials. Register and vote!
Political Posters Collection
"Hands That Pick Cotton", circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Voter Education Project poster depicting hands picking cotton and placing a ballot in a voting box. Written on recto: Hands that pick cotton�now can pick our public officials. Register and vote!
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
Political Posters Collection
Written on recto: Vote the Black slate. A great city needs great leadership.
Political Posters Collection
"Vote the Black Slate", circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Written on recto: Vote the Black slate. A great city needs great leadership.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
Political Posters Collection
Urban League poster depicting a hand breaking free of chains voting. Written on recto: Urban League march to the ballot box. Register. First class citizens vote!
Political Posters Collection
"March to the Ballot Box", circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Urban League poster depicting a hand breaking free of chains voting. Written on recto: Urban League march to the ballot box. Register. First class citizens vote!
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
Political Posters Collection
Equal Rights Congress poster depicting various events in the struggle for civil rights. Written on recto: Defend the right to vote.
Political Posters Collection
Defend the Right to Vote, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Equal Rights Congress poster depicting various events in the struggle for civil rights. Written on recto: Defend the right to vote.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Political Posters Collection
Voter Education Project poster depicting three individuals with a montage of civil rights workers. Written on recto: Carry it on, register and vote.
Political Posters Collection
"Carry It On, Register and Vote", circa 1972
Date Created
1967/1977
Description
Voter Education Project poster depicting three individuals with a montage of civil rights workers. Written on recto: Carry it on, register and vote.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting
Collection
Political Posters Collection
Voter Education Project poster featuring Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) in a boxing pose. Written on recto: It's your fight. Vote, it's the greatest equalizer.
Political Posters Collection
"It's Your Fight, Vote", circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Voter Education Project poster featuring Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) in a boxing pose. Written on recto: It's your fight. Vote, it's the greatest equalizer.
Subject
Political posters, African Americans--Politics and government, Voting, African American athletes
Collection
Political Posters Collection