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The Quick and The Dead Handbill

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Handbill advertising The Quick and The Dead, described as "an exciting documentary series on the atomic bomb starring Bob Hope as Mr. Average Citizen." It includes an image of a mushroom cloud.

Creator:
National Broadcasting Company

Publication Information

Creator
National Broadcasting Company

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
U.S. Mss 17AF Box 289 Folder 10

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0138VG
Legacy ID
WHi 62876

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