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Poster with black and orange ink on white background. Features an illustration of a man lying on the ground with blood running down. Text of a long list reads, in part: "AUGUSTA, Orangeburg, Kent State, People's Park."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 22 x 58 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Social action poster collection, circa 1965-circa 1990 (bulk 1970s-1980s)
Call Number PH 4829 UU.2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0144QA
Legacy ID
WHi 160430

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