Political Posters

The “All Of Us Or None” (AOUON) archive project was started by Free Speech Movement activist Michael Rossman in 1977 to gather and document posters of modern progressive movements in the United States. Though some early works are included, its focus is on the domestic political poster renaissance that began in 1965 and continues to this day. When Rossman died May 12, 2008 his family donated the collection to the Oakland Museum of California. More …

The Archive gathered posters from all streams of progressive activity — from movements of protest, liberation, and affirmative action, trade union and community struggles, to electoral and environmental organizing, community services, and visionary manifestos. It is strongest in work from the San Francisco Bay Area, but its scope is national: approximately one-quarter of its holdings come from out of state, primarily New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. These are complemented by a representation of international work. The collection consists of approximately 24,500 distinct titles.

The collection includes examples from well-known graphic artists including Malaquías Montoya, Emory Douglas, Rachael Romero, Rupert Garcia, Yolanda Lopez, Favianna Rodriguez, Carlos Cortez, Nancy Hom, Juan Fuentes, and Jos Sances, as well as material from seminal collective workshops such as La Raza Silkscreen, the Royal Chicano Air Force, Japantown Art and Media, Kearny Street Workshop, and Inkworks Press. Perhaps more important, the depth and breadth of the collection reveals the contribution of numerous lesser known or even anonymous artists whose cumulative impact on this democratic public art form has yet to be properly understood.

The cataloging of the AOUON Archive was made possible by a generous grant from the Stephen M. Silberstein Foundation.

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Hemp Fest Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper. At the left is a stylized color illustration of a man riding a horse holding a Hemp flag and carrying stalks of marijuana. At the top left is "15th Annual / Southern...	Hemp Fest 95 1995 Poster has a black and white stylized image of a woman holding a book over her head with water drops falling in front of her. Over the woman''s chest is "Mateel Comma Center" and on the shirt...
Marijuana Reform Festival Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a blue printed background dotted with images of white marijuana leaves. At the top is "Marijuana Reform Festival" and at the bottom is "October 26, 27, 28 - Brooks Hall - San Francisco...	Great Atlanta Pot Festival 1993 Poster has black ink printed on green paper. At the top is "Coalition for the Abolition of Marijuana Prohibition / presents a Free Concert". At the center is black text bordered by a frame-like...
Cannabis Freedom Day Jim Swanson 2004 Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a pale green background. At the top is "Fifth Annual / Cannabis Freedom Day / This Weed Is Legal & Tender" in black and yellow. Below the text is a...	Global Marijuana March Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a gray/blue background. At the top is a blue tinted image of people protesting with marijuana signs. At the center is "get up stand up, / don''t give up...
Cannabis Freedom Day Jim Swanson 2004 Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a pale green background. At the top is "Fifth Annual / Cannabis Freedom Day / This Weed Is Legal & Tender" in black and yellow. Below the text is a...	Global Marijuana March 2005 Poster has a yellow and white background. At the top is "May 7, 2005 / Global" in red. At the center is the earth surrounded by marijuana leaves. To the left and right are city names. At the...
Hemp Fest 2006 Poster has a black printed background. At the top is a gray medal with "Hempfest" through the center. Above and below is "2006 / Seattle" in white. The medal is set on a green marijuana leaf on a...	8th Annual Jacksonville Hemp Festival 2005 Poster has a brightly colored psychadelic background with a central stylized image of a heart with wings with a marijuana leaf at the center. At the top is "8th annual / Jacksonville hemp festival...
Santa Cruz Industrial Hemp Expo 1998 Poster printed on white paper. At the top is a stylized color image of the Statue of Liberty holding a marijuana leaf instead of a torch over a set of gears. The central gear''s openings are...	Hemp Fest West '92 1992 Poster has green and black ink printed on off-white paper. At the center is an arched black background with a guitar. The top of the guitar has marijuana leaves sprouting. At the left is a list of...
Hemp Fest Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper. At the left is a stylized color illustration of a man kneeling in front of marijuana plants and a child holding a bowl. Over the plants is "14th Annual Southern...	Earth Day Hemp Expo 1991 Poster has a stylized color image of the earth as seen from outer space, with a giant marijuana leaf over the planet. At the top is "Earth Day / Help Expo" in green. At the bottom is the date at...
Weed the People 1991 Poster printed on white paper. The background has black text from the Constitution. At the bottom is a large green marijuana leaf with "Weed / the / people." over the top in red. On the bottom...	The Grapes Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black ink printed on off-white paper. At the center is ''The / Grapes / 10am-3pm". At the top is "''if the people lead, leaders will follow!'' / primary day / Vote With Your Feet!!! /...
Willie Nelson Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has green printed edges enclosing a red printed background with a yellow sun and rays at the bottom. At the top is a circle with marijuana leaves at the center and "Willie Nelson" at the...	SD-25 Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has orange ink printed on pink carbon paper. At the top is "SD-25". At the center are four scorpion-like creatures, all facing a central, semi-transparent circle/sun design. At the bottom...
The Wonders of Cannabis Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black printed edges enclosing a brightly colored psychadelic background. At the center is a green marijuana leaf with an eye. Above the leaf are two blue dragon-like creatures. At the...	Dr. Jah and the Love Prophets Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a psychadelic, brightly colored background. At the center is an elephant head with brown hair attached to a body with six arms. On the elephant''s forehead and torso and in four of the...
Willie Nelson Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has pink ink printed on white paper. Text, starting at the top, reads "Gatewood Galbraith/Kathy Lyons / Campaign For Kentucky Rally / presents / Willie Nelson / Live At The Red Mile /...	End Camp Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a color photo of a street sign for "Camp", with "End" above. In the background is an apartment building with bay windows, a tree, and a clear blue sky....
Leighton for Governor Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has red and green ink printed on white paper. At the top is "Leighton For / Governor" in red. At the center is a green marijuana leaf. At the bottom is "Vote Marijuana Reform Party Nov. 3...	Untitled Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a stylized color image of an outdoor scene with horses running around a structure with a red cross flag with a marijuana leaf over the top. At the center...