Underground Newspaper Cover: Rat Subterranean News | Newspaper Article/Clipping | Wisconsin Historical Society

Newspaper Article/Clipping

Underground Newspaper Cover: Rat Subterranean News

Underground Newspaper Cover: Rat Subterranean News | Newspaper Article/Clipping | Wisconsin Historical Society
Cover of "Rat Subterranean News," an underground newspaper, featuring Hubert Humphrey dressed as a police officer wearing a gas mask and a tie around his neck, carrying riot gear, and holding a large rifle. He is standing on a pile of money, and a rocket in the background is expelling dollar bills as exhaust. A tank marked "Police" and burning buildings are also in the background.
DESCRIPTION
Cover of "Rat Subterranean News," an underground newspaper, featuring Hubert Humphrey dressed as a police officer wearing a gas mask and a tie around his neck, carrying riot gear, and holding a large rifle. He is standing on a pile of money, and a rocket in the background is expelling dollar bills as exhaust. A tank marked "Police" and burning buildings are also in the background.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:50283
Creation Date: 06 15 1968
Creator Name:Medina, Harry
City:New York
County:
State:New York
Collection Name:Underground newspaper covers, circa 1968-1973
Genre:Newspaper Article/Clipping
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 4490 (3)
Original Dimensions:11 x 17 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
"Rat Subterranean News" was originally published in New York City, starting in 1968.
SUBJECTS
Caricatures and cartoons
Graphic arts
Money
Ephemera
Newspapers
Politicians
Signs and symbols
Civil disobedience

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