Drawing
Anti-Communist Envelope
| Envelope of a letter addressed to Senator William Proxmire from a constituent in Kansasville, Wisconsin, which graphically illustrates a perceived connection between Communist "one worldism" and the United Nations. |
| Image ID: | 47765 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1962 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | Ephemera collection, circa 1850-circa 2000 |
| Genre: | Drawing |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | PH 2724 |
| Original Dimensions: | 9.5 x 4.25 inches |
| The letterhead bears no organizational association except a post office box in Redondo Beach, California. Although the censure of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy is frequently cited as the high point of anti-Communist hatred, this item is graphic evidence that the fanatical anti-Communist sentiment continued for many years afterward. |
| Communism |
| Signs and symbols |
| Flags |
| Writing |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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