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Protect Your Mail Use Zip Codes
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A poster using the cartoon character Dick Tracy to advertise the use of zip codes. The United States Postal Service's cartoon character Mr. Zip appears on Dick Tracy's wristwatch--reminding him to use zip codes.
November 30, 1970
Gould, Chester
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WHi 62246
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Sha-Na-Na Poster
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Genesis II Film Poster
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Concert for the second installment of the Genesis film series, titled, "Cinematic Explorations". Poster features a naked woman riding a carrot over a puffy moon shape.
