2010.54.1037

Blot out the blemish of Berkeleyland, Madigan!
c. 1969
22.75 in HIGH x 25.75 in WIDE
(57.78 cm HIGH x 65.40 cm WIDE)
All Of Us Or None Archive. Gift of the Rossman Family.
2010.54.1037


Poster has two drawings of animal like figures. The figure on the left has a blue face and black mouse ears with a large red M on its shirt. The figure on the right has tall rabbit ears with red pants and blue cowboy boots with spurs. The figure on the right has a speech bubble with "Blot out the blemish of Berkeleyland Madigan!!" The figure on the right has a speech bubble with "Yes, your Reagan-ness!" This poster satirizes the sycophantic relationship between Alameda County Sheriff Frank Madigan (portrayed as a toadying Blue Meany from the Beatles film "Yellow Submarine") and Governor Ronald Reagan, who was vehemently opposed to the student and community demonstrations around People's Park. [LMC]

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