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Anti-Communist Envelope
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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.
1962
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W012G34
WHi 47765
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Communist Manifesto Brochure
Anti-Communist brochure printed and distributed by the Warner Electric Brake & Clutch Company of Beloit, Wisconsin.
Anti-Communist Literature
1953
"It Can Happen Here," a pamphlet distributed by the Christian Anti-Communism Crusade. The CACC was founded by Fred C. Schwartz in 1953, the peak of the anti-Communist hysteria created by Senator Jo...
"The Red Package" Cover
1947
Anti-communist brochure, copyright by Harry T. Everingham, Chicago, Illinois, in 1947. The text asks "Why not try Communism?" and replies "The answer is you can't try Communism any more than you c...
Santa Fe Graphic
Ticket envelope for the Santa Fe Railroad. The bold graphic design emphasizes the streamlined, futuristic design of the railroad's locomotives.
