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Maryland History Day 2022: Special Collections

Introduction

This page includes materials from a range of countries including the USSR, Cuba, and China. In addition, some materials discuss national and international topics such as the Vietnam War, World War I, segregation, and slavery.

Soviet Union Propaganda Posters

"We'll Mechanize the Donbass." 1930

By: Alexander Deineka (1899-1969)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"Disarmament Is the Ideal of Socialism" 1983

By: Mikhail Getman (1932-Unknown)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"On to Berlin!" 1944

By: Leonid Golovanov (1904-1980)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"Free Me!" 1943

By: Anatoly Kazantsev (1908-1963)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"We Used to Spear the Enemy to Death..." 1941

By: The Kukryniksy

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"We'll Smash and Liquidate the Enemy!" 1941

By: The Kukryniksy

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"Are You Ready for the Spring Sowing?" 1932

By: Alexei Kokorekin (1906-1959)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"The USSR Is the Shock Brigade of the World Proletariat." 1931

By: Gustav Klutsis (1895-1944)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"We Are Speeding Towards Socialism." 1931

By: Mechislav Dobrokovsky (1895-1937)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"Smash the Fetters of World Fascism!" 1905

By: Sophia Adlin (1905- Unknown)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"International Women Workers' Day." 1930

By: Valentina Kulaghina (1902-1987)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"Defend Petrograd with All Your Strength!" 1919

By: Alexander Apsit (1880-1944)

"In Defense of the USSR." 1929

By: Valentina Kulaghina (1902-1987)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"We Are Young Leninists." 1925

By: Vladimir Konashevich (1888-1963)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"Long Live the Komsomol!" 1924

By: Alexander Samokhvalov (1894-1971)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"Let the Ruling Classes Tremble before the Communist Revolution!" 1922

By: Anatoly Sokolov (1888-1965)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"The Constituent Assembly" 1921

By: Victor Deni (1893-1946)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"Start Mowing in Time!" 1920

By: Victor Deni (1893-1946)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"Every Blow of the Hammer Is a Blow at the Enemy!" 1920

By: Victor Deni (1893-1946)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"Wrangel Is Still Alive, Smash Him without Mercy!" 1920

By: Dmitry Moor (1883-1946)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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"Have You Volunteered?" 1920

By: Dmitry Moor (1883-1946)

This collection of posters was originally printed from 1919 to 1944. They were reprinted in 1968. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies. They also encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.

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Cuban Propaganda Posters

Day of Solidarity with Guatemala, February 6

By Antonio Marino, 1970.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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February 4: Day of Solidarity with Angola

By Lucio Martinez, 1972.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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March 13-19: Together with Viet Nam

By Ernesto Padron, 1971.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Freedom for the Wilmington 10

By Rolando Cordova, 1977.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Build and Defend the New Life, Viet Nam

By Rafael Enriquez, 1982.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Zimbabwe Day of Solidarity, March 17

By Lazaro Abreu, 1972.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Angela Davis

By Alfredo Rostgaard, 1972.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Cuba, July 26, 1968

By Raul Martinez, 1968.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Guatemala

By Olivio Martinez, 1969.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Angola Day of Solidarity

By Daysi Garcia, 1969.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Day of Solidarity with the Afro-American People, August 18

By Daysi Garcia, 1968.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Day of Africa, May 25

By Victor Manuel Navarret, 1978.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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By Lazaro Abreu, 1968.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Africa, May 22-28

By Gladys Acosta, 1971.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Solidarity with the Peoples of Africa

By Rafael Morante, 1983.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Nelson Mandela: Symbol of the Anti-Apartheid Struggle

By Alberto Blanco, 1986.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Long Live Free Zimbabwe

By Lazaro Abreu, 1980.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Day of Solidarity with Palestine, May 15

By Jesus Forjans, 1968.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Retaliation to Crime: Revolutionary Violence

By Alfredo Rostgaard, 1968.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Day of Solidarity with Zimbabwe

By Arturo Palomino, 1974.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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World Solidarity with the Cuban Revolution

By Victor Manuel Navarrete, 1980.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Solidarity with the African American People, August 18, 1968

By Lazaro Abrev, 1968.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Power to the People

By Rafael Morante, 1971.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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World Solidarity with Puerto Rico

By Alberto Blanco, 1980

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Day of Solidarity with the People of South Africa, June 26

By Berta Abelenda, 1969.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Solidarity with the Struggle of the People of Palestine. World Conference of Solidarity with the Arab People Central Issue: The Palestine Question, Lisbon 2 to 4 November 1979

By Rolando Cordoba, 1979.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Unity in the Face of Imperialist Aggression Against Nicaragua

By Alberto Blanco, 1985.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Solidarity with the Struggle of the People of Palestine

By Victor Manuel Navarrete, 1979.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Palestine

By Rafael Enriquez, 1980.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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A New, Strong and Decisive International Solidarity with Central America and the Caribbean

By Alberto Blanco, 1982.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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May 15, Day of World Solidarity with the Struggle of the People of Palestine

By Olivio Martinez, 1970.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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Day of World Solidarity with the Struggle of the People of Puerto Rico, September 23

By Rolando Cordoba, 1976.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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World Solidarity with the Struggle of the People of Puerto Rico

By Victor Manuel Navarrete, 1978.

The International Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups.  These posters were reprinted as part of the Ediciones TRIcontinental, Feria Internacional del Libro in 2005.

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The Vietnam War

The following are oral history interviews with Vietnam Veterans.

Interview with Donald Whaley

Interview with Harry Basehart

Interview with Newell Quinton

Chinese Cultural Revolution Posters

These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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These posters represent Chinese propaganda during the 1960s and 1970s, including images that promoted the cultural revolution.

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Woman's Christian Temperance Union Flyers

Flyers advertising the need for a constitutional amendment for Prohibition sponsored by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, circa 1915.

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Flyers advertising the need for a constitutional amendment for Prohibition sponsored by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, circa 1915.

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Flyers advertising the need for a constitutional amendment for Prohibition sponsored by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, circa 1915.

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Flyers advertising the need for a constitutional amendment for Prohibition sponsored by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, circa 1915.

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Other Collections