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Political Posters Collection

The Political Poster Collection contains various posters and ephemera depicting political campaigns and social justice issues from 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.
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"Amazing Grace Hamilton", circa 1984
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"Amazing Grace Hamilton", circa 1984
Written on recto: Keep amazing Grace Hamilton, Representative. Punch #12.
"Carry It On, Register and Vote", circa 1972
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"Carry It On, Register and Vote", circa 1972
Voter Education Project poster depicting three individuals with a montage of civil rights workers. Written on recto: Carry it on, register and vote.
"Elect a Community Voice Mildred Glover", circa 1977
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"Elect a Community Voice Mildred Glover", circa 1977
A poster depicting Mildred Glover. Written on recto: Elect a community voice. Mildred Glover, city council 4th district. Punch 11, Oct. 16.
"Elect Able Mable Thomas", circa 1984
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"Elect Able Mable Thomas", circa 1984
A poster depicting Mable Thomas. Written on recto: Elect..."able Mable" Thomas, State Rep. dist. 31.
"Elect Carl Ware", circa 1977
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"Elect Carl Ware", circa 1977
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.
"Elect Hosea Williams", circa 1984
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"Elect Hosea Williams", circa 1984
A poster depicting Hosea Williams. Written on recto: Fulton punch #28. Elect Hosea Williams, 5th dist. Congress.
"Elect Marvin Yizar", circa 1985
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"Elect Marvin Yizar", circa 1985
Written on recto: Elect Marvin Yizar, City Council, Atlanta.
"Give Them a Future in Mississippi", circa 1963
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"Give Them a Future in Mississippi", circa 1963
A Committee to Elect Aaron Henry poster featuring a Mississippi Highway Patrol officer. Written on recto: Give them a future in Mississippi. Freedom vote. Elect Aaron Henry for Governor, Ed king for Lt. Governor. Nov. 2nd, 3rd, 4th at [blank].
"Hands That Pick Cotton", circa 1975
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"Hands That Pick Cotton", circa 1975
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!
"Human Needs Before Profits", 1977
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"Human Needs Before Profits", 1977
Written on recto: Human needs before profits. Vince Eagan for Mayor. Vote Socialist Workers, Socialist Workers Campaign '77.
"It's Your Fight, Vote", circa 1970
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"It's Your Fight, Vote", circa 1970
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.
"March to the Ballot Box", circa 1975
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"March to the Ballot Box", circa 1975
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!
"No Excuse", circa 1984
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"No Excuse", circa 1984
Voter Education Project poster depicting a no symbol over the word "excuse". Written on recto: Voting is a responsibility not just a right.
"Only One of These Cards Can Make Your Vote Count", circa 1980
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"Only One of These Cards Can Make Your Vote Count", circa 1980
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.
"Re-Elect Senator Horace E. Tate", circa 1976
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"Re-Elect Senator Horace E. Tate", circa 1976
A poster depicting Horace Tate. Written on recto: Re-elect Senator Horace E. Tate to Georgia Senate 38th district. Vote: Senator Horace E. Tate.
"Stop Police Brutality", circa 1963
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"Stop Police Brutality", circa 1963
A Committee to Elect Aaron Henry poster featuring a man falling on a sidewalk in front of a police dog. Written on recto: Stop police brutality. Freedom vote. Elect Aaron Henry for Governor, Ed king for Lt. Governor. Nov. 2nd, 3rd, 4th at [blank].
"Tell Them We Are Rising," circa 1940
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"Tell Them We Are Rising," circa 1940
A Colored Democratic Campaign Committee poster depicting Democratic leaders in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Written on recto: "Tell them we are rising" by the help of the Democratic Party. Some of the 75 colored Philadelphia Democrats holding important positions.
"Vote Socialist Workers", circa 1979
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"Vote Socialist Workers", circa 1979
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.
"Vote the Black Slate", circa 1975
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"Vote the Black Slate", circa 1975
Written on recto: Vote the Black slate. A great city needs great leadership.
"Vote Wilfred Reid", 1976
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"Vote Wilfred Reid", 1976
A plastic shopping bag with a bold logo reads: Vote Wilfred Reid for Bishop 1976.
"What Does the Future Hold for the Farm Worker?", circa 1963
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"What Does the Future Hold for the Farm Worker?", circa 1963
A Committee to Elect Aaron Henry poster featuring a man picking cotton in a field. Written on recto: What does the future hold for the farm worker? Freedom vote. Elect Aaron Henry for Governor, Ed king for Lt. Governor. Nov. 2nd, 3rd, 4th at [blank].
"Willie Mae Reid for Vice-President", 1976
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"Willie Mae Reid for Vice-President", 1976
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.
"Young for Atlanta", circa 1982
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"Young for Atlanta", circa 1982
A poster depicting a sketch of the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Written on recto: Vote! Oct. 27. Young for Atlanta.
Defend the Right to Vote, circa 1975
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Defend the Right to Vote, circa 1975
Equal Rights Congress poster depicting various events in the struggle for civil rights. Written on recto: Defend the right to vote.
Is He Protecting You?, circa 1963
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Is He Protecting You?, circa 1963
A Committee to Elect Aaron Henry poster featuring a Mississippi Highway Patrol officer. Written on recto: Is he protecting you? Freedom vote. Elect Aaron Henry for Governor, Ed king for Lt. Governor. Nov. 2nd, 3rd, 4th at [blank].