Remember the Augusta 6
Poster
ca. 1970 (made)
ca. 1970 (made)
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This poster implores the viewer to 'Remember the Augusta 6.' The Augusta Six refers to six African-Americans who were killed by police during a demonstration that devolved into a riot. The protesters were speaking out against the death of a black 16 year old boy who was killed in police custody in May, 1970 in Augusta, Georgia.
Object details
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| Title | Remember the Augusta 6 (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Paper and ink |
| Brief description | "Remember the Augusta 6" Labor Movement, New England Free Press poster (USA, ca. 1970) |
| Physical description | Figure of the number 6 forming an arm and a clenched fist. "Remember the Augusta Six" is incorporated into the shape of the number. Printed on pale green paper. |
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| Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
| Production | posted at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, 15 May 1970 |
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| Summary | This poster implores the viewer to 'Remember the Augusta 6.' The Augusta Six refers to six African-Americans who were killed by police during a demonstration that devolved into a riot. The protesters were speaking out against the death of a black 16 year old boy who was killed in police custody in May, 1970 in Augusta, Georgia. |
| Bibliographic reference | 'Prop Art: over 1000 Contemporary Political Posters' by Gary Yanker. New York: Darien House. 1972. |
| Other number | LS.1107 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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| Accession number | E.1451-2004 |
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| Record created | July 8, 2004 |
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