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Nitty Gritty "Live Rock" Poster
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Poster advertising live music at the Nitty Gritty. The noted bands are Capt. Billy's Whiz Bang and Spectre Inc. The text is in the shape of a hot air balloon and a small flag reads, "Vote Soglin." The flag refers to the re-election of Paul R. Soglin to the Common Council of Madison, Wisconsin.
December 8, 1970
Publication Information
| Date Created | December 8, 1970 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 28 x 44 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Madison People's poster and propaganda collection collected by J. Wesley Miller, 1969-1976 |
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| Call Number | PH 4003 |
| Media Number | Box 4,Folder 2 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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