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Urban Blues at the Nitty Gritty

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Description: Poster advertising a performance, Urban Blues, a performance series featuring featuring Johnny Young and his Chicago All-stars, featuring Otis Spann and S....
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Roy DeForest Art Event

Date: 1975
Description: Poster advertising an event with UW Madison visiting artist Roy DeForest. Features a drawing by Deforest of a man and a dog. Held at the Elvehjem Art Cente...
Poster

6th Annual Mifflin Street Block Party Poster

Date: 05 1975
Description: Poster advertising the 6th annual Mifflin Street Block Party, featuring an image of a star with fire on it, bearing the inscription "sun worship, victory c...
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20th Annual Creative Writing Contest

Date: 01 08 1971
Description: Poster advertising the 20th Annual Creative Writing Contest, held from February 15-22.
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"Open Chess Tourney"

Date: 02 22 1971
Description: Poster advertising an open chess tournament held on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Poster

"The Liar" Theater Poster

Date: 04 1971
Description: Milwaukee Repertory Theater poster advertising for a presentation of "The Liar," written by Carlo Goldoni. Event took place at the Wisconsin Union Theater,...
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David G. Thompson M.F.A. Show

Date: 05 1971
Description: Poster announcing M.F.A. art exhibition for David G. Thompson. Held May 21-28, 1971, at the Wisconsin Center Concourse Gallery in Madison. Features various...
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"Spirit In Flesh" L.P. Poster

Date: 05 1971
Description: Poster advertising for a new "Spirit in Flesh" LP. Features a bearded singer, holding a microphone and wearing an open vest.
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Che Guevara Poster

Date: 11 1971
Description: Poster of Che Guevara based on a famous photograph from 1960 by Alberto Korda. Created by RPM printing co-op in Madison, Wisconsin, using a crosshatching t...
Poster

Genesis II Film Poster

Date: 1969
Description: Concert for the second installment of the Genesis film series, titled, "Cinematic Explorations". Poster features a naked woman riding a carrot over a puffy...
Poster

Intricate Love Poster

Date: 1968
Description: Finely detailed poster by artist Jonathan Chritton, on the theme of love. Features castles, hot air balloons, and other whimsical features in a symmetrical...
Poster

George McGovern Farmer's Choice Poster

Date: 03 1972
Description: Diamond shaped, screen printed poster supporting George McGovern for United States President in the 1972 election. Includes the slogan, "The Farmer's Voice...
Poster

Believe Muskie Poster

Date: 1972
Description: 1972 Campaign poster for Ed Muskie, American Democratic Senator and presidential hopeful. Close-up shot of his face, with the slogan, "Believe Muskie."
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Karl Armstrong Solidarity Poster

Date: 02 1972
Description: Poster from 1972, voicing support for Karl Armstrong and his involvement in the Sterling Hall bombing on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus in 1970...
Poster

President Nixon Re-Election Poster

Date: 05 1972
Description: Campaign poster for the re-election of Richard Nixon. Slogan "Re-elect the President" appears on a large white push pin.
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Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Combined Circus Poster

Date: 08 1972
Description: Poster advertising for the Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers combined Circus, which took place August 30, 1972 at the Madison Fair Grounds in Madison, Wisconsin. ...
Poster

Nitty Gritty Poster: You Are Wanted in Here

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Description: Hand-drawn poster that was originally displayed outside of The Nitty Gritty in Madison, Wisconsin. Reads, "You Are Wanted in Here!".
Poster

The Bethlehem Boogie Band Concert Poster

Date: 1971
Description: Poster publicizing a concert by The Bethlehem Boogie Band at the Nitty Gritty in Madison, Wisconsin. Features hand-drawn, hand-colored cartoons of the band...
Poster

Lesbian Love

Date: 1971
Description: Handmade poster entitled "Lesbian Love". Announces gay sisters meetings at 10 Langdon Street and a women's party after the meeting. Objective is to plan fo...
Drawing

Blue Funkshun at the Nitty Gritty

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Description: Poster advertising a set of performances by musical group Blue Funkshun. Features a hand-drawn illustration of a man with a guitar case smoking a cigarett...

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