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"Poetry Reading"
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A poster advertising a poetry reading in the Old Madison room in the Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The poet is Cid Corman, publisher of the literary magazine Origins, the first to have published C. Olson and R. Creeley. An illustrated, cloaked figure holding a book is in the center of the poster.
November 1970
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Marion Williams Concert Poster
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Poster advertising a Marion Williams concert held at the Wisconsin Union Theatre on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Marion Williams was a prominent gospel singer and influenced many in ...
"Pumpkin Carving Contest"
1970
A screen-printed poster advertising the Union Craft Committee's "Pumpkin Carving Contest," held on "October 29 at 7:30 pm in the Memorial Union Trophy Room."
Peace Corps Poster
November 1970
A poster advertising Peace Corps informational sessions at the Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, designed by Peace Corps Volunteer Gary Jameson. The peace sign symbol on...
Holiday Art Sale
December 2, 1970
Poster advertising the Union Gallery and Crafts Committee Holiday Art Sale, held in the Main Lounge of the Memorial Union. A caricatured Santa is illustrated in mid-stride on the poster.
Wisconsin Union Galleries Exhibition Poster
November 26, 1970
Exhibition poster for the 36th Wisconsin Salon of Art Prints and Drawings. The exhibition was held in the Wisconsin Union Galleries inside the Memorial Union, on the University of Wisconsin-Madison...
Anti-U.S. Military Ball
January 21, 1971
Poster advertising an Anti-U.S. Military Ball, held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Memorial Union. Features a woman with a gun slung over her shoulder.
