Guide to the East German culture photograph and poster collection, 1950s-1990s
East German culture photograph and poster C0169
Published by George Mason University Libraries
Contact Information:
Fenwick Library (2FL)
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444
USA
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-8911
Email: speccoll@gmu.edu
URL: http://sca.gmu.edu
Descriptive Summary |
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| Repository | George Mason University. Special Collections and Archives. |
| Creator | Thomas Hill |
| Title | East German culture photograph and poster collection |
| Date | 1950s-1990s |
| Physical Characteristics | 7,500 posters; 3,400 photographs |
| Abstract | Approximately 7,500 posters and 3,400 photographs that document film, theater, and politics dating from the late 1950s to early 1990s, including campaign posters and an archive of materials from the first free German election after the fall of the Wall in 1989. The bulk of the collection dates from the 1970s to the early 1990s. |
| Collection number | C0169 |
| Language | German |
Historical Information
Wikipedia entry on East Germany.
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Scope and Content
Approximately 7,500 posters and 3,400 photographs that document film, theater, and politics dating from the late 1950s to early 1990s, including campaign posters and an archive of materials from the first free German election after the fall of the Wall in 1989. The bulk of the collection dates from the 1970s to the early 1990s.
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Arrangement
The bulk of the posters are organized alphabetically, and the photographs are organized by subject.
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Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
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Related Material
Special Collections and Archives also holds the French Communist Party poster collection.
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Index Terms
Geographical Names:
Document Types:
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
East German culture photograph and poster collection, Collection #C0169, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Thomas Hill in July 2009.
Processing Information
Unprocessed.
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