Posters Created or Acquired for Outpost Use, ca. 1960–ca. 1994

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Posters Created or Acquired for Outpost Use, ca. 1960–ca. 1994

1960-1994

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This series consists of posters promoting American culture. Subjects include American art, United States geography, space exploration, and the English language. Posters emphasizing American art include, but are not limited to, poetry, music, photography, and dance. Particular emphasis is given to Jazz, Blues, and Country musicians that performed on behalf of the United States Information Service abroad. Posters in this series also include various maps of the United States, which reflect both modern borders and the historic growth of the United States. Historic posters include maps of early Native American tribes and the routes taken by famous explorers. An additional collection of thirty-five color photographs from the publication, "Scenically Yours," depict geographical areas and well-known sights around the United States. Other posters promote the United States Information Services' Television and Film division, along with the Voice of America. A large portion of posters in this series are enlarged reproductions of magazine covers. Included are pages from "Lin Yaung Chi," a Burmese publication, and "Swatnatra Vishwa", a Nepalese publication. Also included are pages from "Forum," a journal for English teachers abroad.

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eng, Latn

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