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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Bob Sparks 1981 Poster has black ink printed on red paper. At the top is "Dennis Banks / Daniel Ellsberg / Daniel Berrigan / Endorse Bob / Sparks / Berkeley A Social Justice / Activist / Candidate / For /...	Question Authority Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black ink printed on red paper. At the top is "Question / Authority". At the center is a circular photo of a man being restrained by police officers. Text at the bottom of the image...
Maintain Measure I Inkworks Press, printer Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has white text on a red background reading "maintain / measure I / for real rent relief!" At the bottom is a list of names with arrows leading to numbers and "Vote Tuesday!"	Nancy Skinner for Re-Election Inkworks Press, printer Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black and green ink printed on white paper. The text reads "Dellums, Bates, BCA / Endorse / Nancy / Skinner / For Re-Election / City Council-District 1".
Another Neighbor for Pearl Marsh Inkworks Press Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has blue and black ink printed on white paper. At the top left is "Another / Neighbor / For" in black. At the top right is a stylized outline of a house with "vote / Oct. 3" in blue. At the...	Vote June 5 Autumn Press 1984 Poster is printed on white paper with black text and images. Poster is asking for endorsement for a rent board candidate. In the center of the poster is an image of a home with a family inside....
Untitled Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has white text on a red background reading "Dellums, Bates & BCA say: / Yes on I / No on J / for real rent relief!"	No On E Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black ink printed on white paper. At the top is "these student leaders agree / No / On / E will allow sweeping rent increases / E will remove eviction protections / E will eliminate...
McDonald's thanks Hone and Davis Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster consists of white print on a red background. At the top is the McDonald''s "m" logo. Text reads "McDonald''s thanks Hone and Davis / for the new McDonald''s at Shattuck and Univeristy / ''...	Re-Elect Stoll Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black ink printed on white paper. At the top is an oval portrait of a woman. Text around the outer edge of the image reads "she asks the hard questions / she works for all children". At...
The Progressive Alliance of Alameda County Founding Convention Inkworks Press 1996 Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a gray background with a red tinted image of a crowd of people at the bottom. At the top is "the / Progressive Alliance / of Alameda County" in red, "...	Mayoral Debate 2003 Poster has red and blue ink printed on white paper. At the top is a blue background with the Mission Merchants Association''s label and name in red, "Mayoral / Debate" in white and "San Francisco...
Vote Yes on 1 Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster with blue text on pale yellow paper. Text is on top of an oval shaped ring of red flowers with green leaves and branches.	Yes on V Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has red and black ink printed on beige paper. At the top is "Yes On / V". At the bottom is "Save Berkeley''s / Neighborhood / Shopping Districts" with an address for Neighborhoods for...
Save Ocean View Vote for P & Q Allied Printing, printer Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster for a Berkeley election with black text and a line drawing of a house on pale green paper. Poster is in support of Measures P & Q.	Yes on I 1986 Poster with black text on turquoise paper supporting Measure I in a Berkeley election.
Election for Representatives of the Poor 1977 Poster with brown text and a map of Berkeley on yellow paper. Poster lists four polling places at bottom. Map shows the borders of the four districts.	Yes on I Q 1986 Poster showing support of Measures I and Q, paid for by the Berkeley Citizens Action. Poster has blue text on white background.
Demonstrate! Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster advertising a march and a rally in San Francisco in support of Mao Tse-Tung''s revolutionary comrades. Poster includes black and white images of Chinese revolutionary figures and crowds...	Silver Ball Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster for the Silver Ball, honoring Carol Ruth Silver, Candidate for District Attorney. Poster is silver with black text and thin black border.
Re-elect Nancy Skinner Allied Printing, printer Late 20th Early 21st Century Election poster for Nancy Sinner for Berkeley City Council. Poster is white with black text, except for "Nancy Skinner," which is green with a back drop shadow.	[Jelinek, Shirek, Skinner, and Chandler for Berkeley City Council] 1984 Poster shows BCA Coalition edorsements for Berkeley City Coucil and the School Board for the 1984 election. Text is white on blue and blue on white. At bottom is an illustration of people in...
Mapenzi Circa 1990 Poster for a benefit concert at Ashkenaz in Berkeley. Poster has a line drawing across the top half with trees, a hut, a river, small plants, drums, and a percussion keyboard instrument. Below...	You Only Have One Day to Buy Your Christmas Tree This Year... Allied Printing, printer Circa 1988 Poster with black text on light green paper advertising a one-day Christmas Tree sale in Berkeley. Poster has a line drawing of a tree at bottom left quadrant. At bottom right is a stamp with...