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Gay Dance
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Poster promoting a gay dance to be held at 10 Langdon Street. A .75 donation is suggested for the National Gay Convention, on Thankgsgiving in Madison. There are various quotes on the poster including, "Homosexuality is as Amerikan as Apple Pie." "Macho, Go Home," and "Smash the State, Smash the Straight." Also includes male and female gender symbols.
1971
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1971 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 22 x 28 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 21 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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