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Underground Newspaper Cover: The Conscience
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Cover of "The Conscience," an underground newspaper, depicting a psychedelic drawing of three men, one standing naked, one leaning and carrying a gun, and one sitting with a book. A Jefferson Airplane quote is included that reads, "We are forces of chaos and anarchy / Everything they say we are we are / And we are very / Proud of ourselves".
January 1970
Publication Information
| Date Created | January 1970 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 28 x 44 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Underground newspaper covers, circa 1968-1973 |
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| Call Number | PH 4490 (3) |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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