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What's At Steak?
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Poster with an illustration of people protesting, with the words: "Decent Wages," "Safety," above a cow in the center that has sections with labels that read: "More than $2.50 HR!," "Negotiate with the Amalgamated Meatcutter!," "Meet Health Standards," "Stop Gov't Purchases of Scab Meat!," and "End 12-14 HR Days." Text at bottom reads: "Packerland Strikers need money • food • your support." The bottom text lists Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay phone numbers, and "Wisconsin Alliance."
Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 29 x 45 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Social action poster collection, circa 1965-circa 1990 (bulk 1970s-1980s) |
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| Call Number | PH 4829 NN.57 B4 F1 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Amalgamated Meat Cutters & Butcher Workmen — Window Sticker
Window sticker with the symbol for the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America. At the bottom is the word "Officer."
It's Better with Butter!
1941
Color poster created by the National Dairy Council, Chicago, of butter and buttered food items such as pancakes, baked potatoes, and a steak, displayed on plates. Text at bottom also reads: "Rich i...
Cardinal Mercier
1917
Poster with a head and shoulders illustration of Cardinal Mercier wearing a red robe. Text reads: "Cardinal Mercier has appealed to the Food Administration for more food for starving millions. Eat ...
Food — don't waste it
1917
Poster reads: "Food-don't waste it. 1= use less wheat and meat. 2= buy local foods. 3= serve just enough. 4= use what is left. United States Food Administration."
Huelga
Poster with "NFWA" (National Farm Workers Association) under a symbol of an eagle. At the bottom is "Huelga."
"Hunger"
1917
United States Food Administration World War I poster urging citizens to eat less meat, wheat, fats and sugar in order to help fight starvation in Belgium. The poster features a drawing of a woman a...
