east german poster collection, series 5: culture and
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East German Poster Collection, Series 5: Culture and Science Posters, Special Collections and Archives, GMU Libraries
title: Ausgeruht in den neuen Tag
date: 1966
size (cm): 29.5x42
summary: An image of a railroad dining car appears in the top of the poster above an empty space, probably for displaying food items for sale. Mitropa operated the food service for the Deutsche Reichsbahn, the national railroad of East Germany. Box 5
item: CS‐0001
title: Wir fahren in der richtigen Spur
date: 1980s
size (cm): 40x53
summary: An advertisement for a Berliner TT‐Bahnen model railroad train. A double‐sided poster with a close‐up of three model locomotives on one side and an image of a Muldenthal locomotive from 1861 on the other side. Box 5
item: CS‐0002
title: Jedermann an jedem Ort, jede Woche einmal Sport!
date: 1959
size (cm): 29.5x42
item: CS‐0003
summary: Several scenes of casual sport activities that include aerobics, soccer, biking, table tennis, and badminton. Most of the activity is located in a white area of the poster surrounded by a aqua blue color. Box 5
title: Macht alle mit
date: 1963
size (cm): 29.5x42
summary: A woman appears to be playing volleyball. Inside of the ball is a logo for the Deutsches Turn und Sportfest. In the background there is a structure that appears to be a tower and stadium seating. Box 5
item: CS‐0004
title: Treffpunkt Olympia
date: 1958
size (cm): 29.5x42
summary: A young boy leapfrogs over a white ball against a green background. This appears to be an advertisement for an event sponsored by the Deutscher Turn‐ und Sportbund (DTSB). Box 5
item: CS‐0005
title: Mach mit‐bleib fit!
date: 1982
size (cm): 40x53
item: CS‐0006
summary: Two young people play soccer in the foreground with their parents watching in the background. The image is an example of exercise promoted by the Deutscher Turn‐ und Sportbund (DTSB). Box 5
title: Macht mit‐bleib fit!
date: 1982
size (cm): 40x53
summary: A boy and a girl play table tennis as an example of exercise promoted by the Deutscher Turn‐ und Sportbund (DTSB). Box 5
item: CS‐0007
title: MZ ETZ 150
date: 1986
size (cm): 43x61
summary: A photograph of a motorcycle in a desert environment. The model is MZ ETZ 150 and is perhaps part of an advertising campaign in affiliation with the magazine Jugend und Technik. Box 5
item: CS‐0008
title: Technikus
date: 1986
size (cm): 43x61
item: CS‐0009
summary: A photograph of a blue Simson motor scooter used to advertise the magazine Technikus. Box 5
title: 5.Moto‐Cross
date: 1982
size (cm): 37x54
summary: A driver on a racing motorcycle flies through the air after jumping a ramp. There are multiple images of the driver and motorcycle in different colors to create the illusion of movement. The poster advertises an upcoming race on July 25, 1982. Box 5
item: CS‐0010
title: 6.Moto‐Cross‐Meisterschaft
date: 1983
size (cm): 40x57
summary: A driver on a racing motorcycle with shadows around the driver and the motorcycle to create the illusion of movement. The poster is an advertisement for an upcoming race on July 24, 1983. Box 5
item: CS‐0011
title: VII. Turn‐ und Sportfest und IX. Kinder‐ und Jugendspartakiade der DDR
date: 1983
size (cm): 40x57
item: CS‐0012
summary: Children and adults stretching both their arms and one leg. The event occurred in Leipzig July 25‐31, 1983. Box 5
title: Handball
date: 1982
size (cm): 42x60
summary: A silhouette of a man preparing to throw a handball. The poster is an advertisement for a handball tournament. Box 5
item: CS‐0013
title: Literatur Klub Rostock
date: 1976
size (cm): 40x57
summary: The red silhouette of a pegasus horse on a white background. Box 5
item: CS‐0014
title: Reit‐ und Springturnier
date: 1989
size (cm): 40x57
item: CS‐0015
summary: A rider on a horse jumping over an obstacle. The rider and horse are black and white while the background of the poster is orange. The poster is promoting a horse riding and jumping event on July 1‐2, 1989. Box 5
title: Dr. Saggse Mänsch un Miedos
date: 1980
size (cm): 40x57
summary: A cherub inside of a circle with straight lines radiating out towards the edges of the poster. Appears to be an advertisement for a musical performance by the Kabarett Academixer. Box 5
item: CS‐0016
title: Sport, Spiel, Unterhaltung
date: 1987
size (cm): 40x57
summary: A man with a backpack sings, and a word bubble above him contains the schedule for the sports and entertainment events on May 30‐31, 1987. Box 5
item: CS‐0017
title: Herausgegeben aus Anlaß der 750 Jahrfeier der Stadt Teterow vom Rat der Stadt Teterow 1235‐1985
date: 1984
size (cm): 40x57
item: CS‐0018
summary: A village is suspended in the air with straps to a fish that has a bell around its head. Box 5
title: Sicher arbeiten‐ anseilen!
date: 1984
size (cm): 40x57
summary: A man clips a hook to his belt. The image of the man is mostly a black silhouette against a yellow background. Box 5
item: CS‐0019
title: Bücher machen Freude
date: 1971
size (cm): 20x57
summary: Two birds, one blue and one red, sit on top of one another and below them are three books stacked on top of one another. Box 5
item: CS‐0020
title: Motorrad Patrouillen Fahren GST
date: 1977
size (cm): 40x57
item: CS‐0021
summary: Three riders on motorcycles of varying sizes inside of a wide, white curve that resembles a road. Most of the poster is red with the exception of the white area. Box 5
title: Wir wollen Frieden
date: 1960
size (cm): 40x50
summary: Three children behind one another face the viewer and one of the children holds a dove. The children are of different races but all appear to be female. Box 5
item: CS‐0022
title: MZ TS 250/1
date: 1981
size (cm): 40x57
summary: A photograph of a stationary motorcycle painted black and green in an orange background. The model is MZ TS 250/1 and is perhaps part of an advertising campaign in affiliation with the magazine Jugend und Technik. Box 5
item: CS‐0023
title: Stolberg/Harz
date: 1981
size (cm): 40x57
item: CS‐0024
summary: A large building dominates the poster, and a sign on the building reads “heimatmuseum.” The poster appears to be advertising the historic architecture of the town. Box 5
title: Im Drugstore ist heut' liefertag
date: 1978
size (cm): 40x57
summary: A cartoon scene of a drugstore and various other buildings typical of an imaginary U.S. Old West town in Texas are arranged in a circle with people and animals engaged with one another. Box 5
item: CS‐0025
title: Amusement park at night
date: 1984
size (cm): 40x57
summary: Three different amusement park rides are lit up at night in the foreground and a city skyline is visible in the background. The movement of the lights on the rides are represented by abstract streaks of color. Box 5
item: CS‐0026
title: Tag des Kinderbuches
date: 1974
size (cm): 40x57
item: CS‐0027
summary: Five children sit on top of five different animals. The children are all reading books, and the poster appears to be an advertisement for a book festival on May 8, 1974. Box 5
title: Woche des Buches '76
date: 1976
size (cm): 40x57
summary: Seven boxes contain different scenes of people of various ages reading. The poster appears to be an advertisement for a literary festival that took place May 7‐15, 1976. Box 5
item: CS‐0028
title: Der Dorf club lädt ein
date: 1985
size (cm): 40x57
summary: The head of a bird with three buildings on top of its head is in the middle of the top of the poster immediately below the title. The poster appears to contain a significant amount of blank space a the bottom to advertise for an upcoming show. Box 5
item: CS‐0029
title: FischMarkt
date: 1979
size (cm): 30x57
item: CS‐0030
summary: The poster is mostly text about the event that includes three hands with the index fingers extended to point towards words on the poster. The poster appears to be an advertisement for two performances by FischMarkt. The event took place May 7 and June 7, 1979. Box 5
title: Literatur
date: 1979
size (cm): 40x57
summary: The poster is largely an area of green with an area of white at the top that contains some words that describe the State Publishing of the DDR. The large blank space may be so that different works could be promoted. Box 5
item: CS‐0031
title: Der Kinderbuchverlag Berlin
date: 1980
size (cm): 40x57
summary: Six children walk along a winding path in a grassy field towards a windmill. Box 5
item: CS‐0032
title: Albert Einstein 1879/1979
date: 1978
size (cm): 40x57
item: CS‐0033
summary: A drawing based on a photograph of Albert Einstein dominates the poster. The drawing has a blue tint while the background is a beige color. The poster commemorates the 100th anniversary of Einstein's birth. Box 5
title: Laternenfest in Halle
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Four mulit‐colored globes stacked on top of one another with a purple background. The poster is for a lantern festival that took place on August 27, 1988.
item: CS‐0034
title: Fahrrad & Radfahrer
date: 1982
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A man on an antique bicycle is surrounded by historical bicycle advertisements. The poster appears to be an advertisement for an event at the Verkehrsmuseum in Dresden that took place November 5‐December 30, 1982.
item: CS‐0035
title: Hörste: ganz schön stark
date: 1976
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0036
summary: A blue bear plays the cymbals while a bird plays music on his head. The poster appears to be an advertisement for an event sponsored by the German Youth Singing Club. The event took place April 23‐25, 1976.
title: Deutsche Demokratische Republik / 750 Jahre Berlin 1987
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A lion with a crown stands upright underneath a building tower. The poster appears to advertise the 750th anniversary of Berlin.
item: CS‐0037
title: Gruppe Liedehrlich Deutsche Folklore
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Three men stand behind a reclining classical statue. The poster has an orange background with the figures outlined with black ink.
item: CS‐0038
title: Spartakiade wettkämpfe in den wassersportarten
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0039
summary: A photograph of three crew boats with men rowing in them is framed by a thick, curved white line in the corner of the poster. The poster is an advertisement for a watersports event that took place in July 1987.
title: Volks sportliche wettkämpfe
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A photograph of an outdoor volleyball game. The photograph is framed by a thick, curved white line. The poster is an advertisement for outdoor sporting events that took place in July‐August 1987.
item: CS‐0040
title: Spartakiade wettkämpfe in den sommer sportarten
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A group of runners on an outdoor track with lines straight and diagonally across them. There are also rectangles that outline the number signs on their chests. The events took place in multiple location in July‐August, 1987.
item: CS‐0041
title: Internationale wettkämpfe
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0042
summary: A gymnast twirls a ribbon in front of a crowd. The events took place in multiple locations in July‐August 1987.
title: Leipzig '87 VIII. Turn‐ und Sportfest der DDR
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A gymnast in a red outfit holds a yellow curtain behind her. The poster is an advertisement for the major DDR sports event.
item: CS‐0043
title: Befreiungskrieg 1813
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A collage of images and photographs that commemorate the German war of liberation and appear to be part of an exhibit on the Napoleonic Wars in Germany. The poster is doublesided and contains a numbered list that identifies each image.
item: CS‐0044
title: Norbert Günther ‐ Eine Ausnahme?
date: 1981
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0045
summary: Three different sections show the same street as a bus pulls up to a bus stop, picks up passengers, then drives off. The only passenger that does not get into the bus is one that is in a wheelchair and is left behind.
title: Energie Zuverlässig Beherrschen
date: 1984
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The poster documents a off‐road car race with a series of photographs arranged as a collage. The poster is probably an advertisements for VEM motors.
item: CS‐0046
title: Veronika Fischer & Band
date: 1976
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Veronika Fischer is in the middle of the poster seated and surrounded by other members of the band standing on either side of the chair. A microphone and the neck of a guitar are also visible.
item: CS‐0047
title: Echt Stark
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0048
summary: A man with a hat opens his jacket to reveal a shirt with an image of city buildings. The poster appears to promote the 750 year anniversary of Berlin.
title: Leben Heisst ein ziel haben
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A woman stands on the stairs and is partially covered by an orange circle. Other people pass by her although they are not distinguishable from one another since they appear to be shadows. This appears to be an advertisement for a church conference on May 26‐28, 1978.
item: CS‐0049
title: Fußball Oberliga
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The poster is dominated by the image of a soccer ball.
item: CS‐0050
title: Goldenes Oval
date: 1985
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0051
summary: A white stick figure in a running motion with several colored stripes to simulate movement. The poster appears to be an advertisement for upcoming races on August 2‐3, 1985.
title: Dieser Mann treibt keinen sport
date: 1986
size (cm): 56x80
summary: An uncolored, bare‐chested man with a beard is located within a square and red arrow in the upper righthand corner points towards his head.
item: CS‐0052
title: Lausitz Rundfahrt
date: 1985
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A cyclist on a bicycle speeds from the background to the foreground. There are streaks of color that surround the cyclist as well as on the uniform and the bicycle.
item: CS‐0053
title: Heike Drechsler
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0054
summary: Multiple photographs of Heike Drechsler including a large portrait that dominates the poster. There are also three photographs at the bottom of him during races.
title: Marlies Göhr
date: 1984
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Multiple photographs of Marlies Göhr including a large image of her running that dominates the poster. There are also three photographs at the bottom of her receiving awards and a portrait.
item: CS‐0055
title: Petra Felke
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The poster is dominated by a photograph of Petra Felke in the act of throwing a javelin. There is also a smaller photograph of her in the top of the poster with her arms raised.
item: CS‐0056
title: Kristin Otto
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0057
summary: The poster is dominated by a photograph of Kristin Otto doing backstrokes during a race. There is also a smaller photograph of her in the top of the poster with her arm raised.
title: International Praktica Poster Edition
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A large, black and white image of Dresden is in the middle of the poster with a tan border and dark brown border outside of that. The photograph is titled “A view of Dresden” and was taken by Hermann Krone in 1857. The poster appears to commemorate 150 years of photography in Dresden.
item: CS‐0058
title: Großes Wohngebietsfest
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A group of people are clustered together playing instruments and participating in activities. Two of the group are clowns, and there is one individual at the top of the poster playing a bass drum. The poster is for a city festival.
item: CS‐0059
title: Leipziger Kleinmesse
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0060
summary: Two children are on a carousel lion above a crowd of people. The poster is very colorful and appears to be promoting a festival‐type event that occurred August 11‐September 2, 1978.
title: Schillerstrasse Hotel Neptun Warnemünde
date: 1980
size (cm): 56x80
summary: 12 circles with wood‐colored borders contain scenes of various water related activities including fishing, sunbathing, and pleasure boating. Several of the scenes include sailors and topless women. At the bottom is a 12‐month calendar for 1980.
item: CS‐0061
title: Zirkus
date: 1981
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The entire poster is covered by a various circus acts such as balancing, tricks with animals, and magic. Audience member observe from three of the four corners of the poster and an orchestra is in the fourth corner.
item: CS‐0062
title: 750 Jahre Berlin
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0063
summary: An impressionistic drawing of Berlin with the “J” from Jahre wrapping around the buildings below. The poster appears to be an advertisement for the 750th anniversary of Berlin.
title: Paul Robeson
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A head shot of Paul Robeson occupies much of the poster and details about the event are at the bottom. The poster appears to be an advertisement for an event celebrating the work of Robeson and occurred on April 6, 1978.
item: CS‐0064
title: Berlin 750
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The poster is a collage made up of four different artworks by children ranging in age from 6‐12 years. The poster celebrates the 750th anniversary of Berlin.
item: CS‐0065
title: Weiter auf dem kurs der hauptaufgabe
date: 1986
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0066
summary: The poster consists of a photograph of downtown East Berlin, and a box in the lower left hand corner tauts recent figures to show progress.
title: Berliner Rhythmus: Die Greifswalder Straße
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The poster largely consists of a photograph of the area near the Greifswalder Straße train station. There are five other photographs that show specific scenes of people enjoying activities outdoors and indoors and an photograph of the Stalin statue.
item: CS‐0067
title: Ausstellung 30 Jahre Kunsthochschule Berlin
date: 1977
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A diorama that contains five figures in a ceremony setting. The poster appears to be an advertisement for the 30th anniversary of the Art College. The poster is double‐sided.
item: CS‐0068
title: Lanternfest Halle 26.8.89
date: 1989
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0069
summary: The title of the poster goes from the top to the bottom and the letters are made up of green, red, yellow and white stars against a black background. The poster appears to be an advertisement for the Lanternfest.
title: Kulturpark Berlin Sommer in Berlin
date: 1989
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A yellow spiral shape is in the middle of the poster and drops of different colors of paint are scattered all over the poster. The background is blue.
item: CS‐0070
title: Aeros
date: 1986
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A tiger's head dominates the poster. The tiger's mouth is open as if roaring. The poster is an advertisement for the Circus Aeros.
item: CS‐0071
title: Tierpark Gera
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0072
summary: An owl's head is partially visible and the brown background blends in with the owl's brown feathers. The poster appears to be an advertisement for the Gera Zoo.
title: Zoo Leipzig
date: 1975
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Three colored drawings of tropical birds are featured with each one at a different level. The poster appears to be an advertisement for the Leipzig Zoo.
item: CS‐0073
title: Zoo Leipzig
date: 1982
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The poster is covered with 41 different types of fish, and there are numbers that identify each one with a name at the bottom of the poster.
item: CS‐0074
title: Zoo Leipzig
date: 1977
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0075
summary: The poster is covered with 40 different types of birds, and there are numbers that identify each one with a name at the bottom of the poster.
title: 2. Landschaftstag
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A circle contains a forest that is reflected in the water below it. A bird flies in the sky and a fish is seen in the water. The poster appears to promote a nature conservatory.
item: CS‐0076
title: Tage der Wissenschaft und Kultur
date: 1979
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A line goes from the top to the bottom of the poster and is tied in a knot in the middle. One half of the line is multicolored and the other half has different patterns of black circles. The poster appears to promote an event on science and culture.
item: CS‐0077
title: Sportfest‐ Sonderziehung
date: 1981
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0078
summary: Four figures of different colors pose in positions as if they are stretching. The poster is an advertisement for a sporting event that took place in March 1982. The awards for winning included cash prizes.
title: 5. Betriebsfestspiele Under Program
date: 1974
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A group of buildings, probably a factory, is in an image at the top of the poster. The rest of the poster is mostly text about an event on May 1‐5, 1974. It appears to be promoting some type of employee festival. The factory created agriculturalmachinery.
item: CS‐0079
title: 6. Betriebsfestspiele Tag der offenen Tür
date: 1975
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A group of buildings, probably a factory, is in an image at the top of the poster. The rest of the poster is mostly text about an event on May 9‐11, 1975. It appears to be promoting some type of employee festival. The factory created agricultural machinery.
item: CS‐0080
title: 5. Betriebsfestspiele
date: 1974
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0081
summary: The center of the poster contains a flower design and within it is a company logo and a logo for the event. The rest of the poster is mostly text about an event on May 1‐5, 1974. It appears to be promoting some type of employee festival. The factory created agricultural machinery.
title: 6. Betriebsfestspiele
date: 1975
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The center of the poster contains a flower design and within it is a company logo and a logo for the event. The rest of the poster is mostly text about an event on May 9‐11, 1975. It appears to be promoting some type of employee festival. The factory created agricultural machinery.
item: CS‐0082
title: 12. Betriebsfestspiele
date: 1981
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A group of buildings, probably a factory, is in an image at the top of the poster. The rest of the poster is mostly text about an event on June 14‐21, 1981. It appears to be promoting some type of employee festival. The factory created agricultural machinery.
item: CS‐0083
title: Wo liegt dein berufsziel?
date: 1973
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0084
summary: Two gears in the upper right hand corner surround the company logo, and the rest of the text on the poster appears to promote the benefits of working for the company.
title: Chinchilla Green
date: 1980s
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Four silhouettes of people standing on top of a hill. The scene is at the bottom of the poster and most of the rest of the poster is green with no design other than the title at the top. The poster appears to promote Luna Park and perhaps a specific area within the park itself.
item: CS‐0085
title: Koto Ensemble Japan
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The background of the poster is dark blue with parts of instruments on the right hand side. There is also Japanese writing, presumably the name of the ensemble.
item: CS‐0086
title: Lessing‐Ehrung der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik 1979 und 1981
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0087
summary: The poster contains a large headshot of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The poster appears to promote an event associated with an award in honor of Lessing.
title: VI. Karl Marx Städter Kulturfesttage
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A pot, or mask, with orange shapes coming out of the top. The poster appears to promote a festival that occurred on May 1‐10, 1978.
item: CS‐0088
title: XIV. Internationales Boxturnier der Sportvereinigung Dynamo der DDR
date: 1983
size (cm): 56x80
summary: An upright boxing glove is the focus of the poster. The poster appears to promote a boxing event that occurred November 1‐5, 1983.
item: CS‐0089
title: Okapi (Okapia johnstoni) Tierparkposter Nr. 3
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0090
summary: A painting of an okapi in the forest. The okapi looks like a deer with zebra stripes on the lower part of its body.
title: Orang‐utan (Pongo pygmaeus) Tierparkposter Nr. 4
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A painting of an orangutan in a forest in a tree.
item: CS‐0091
title: 25 Jahre Zoologischer Garten Rostock
date: 1980
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Two unidentified birds look in opposite driections with one that appears to be perched on a tree branch. The birds have black and white feathers and large beaks that cover part of their heads.
item: CS‐0092
title: Tierpark Berlin
date: 1980
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0093
summary: The head of a peacock is in the centered at the bottom of the poster and above and beside it are its feathers.
title: Humboldtpinguine (Spheniscus humboldti) Tierpark Poster Nr. 8
date: 1984
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Three penguins with one in the water and two others on a rocky shore.
item: CS‐0094
title: Tierpark Berlin
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A seagull is next to the water, its head is turned around towards its body, probably to clean itself.
item: CS‐0095
title: Karl Foerster Garten Teirpark Berlin
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0096
summary: A small bird is at the bottom of the posters which largely features an assortment of flowers surrounding the title.
title: Zoo Rostock
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A penguin with a red beak and yellow feathers on its head looks back towards the viewer.
item: CS‐0097
title: Liedersommer der FDJ
date: 1984
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A red sun with a smiling face is in the center of the poster. The poster appears to be a promotion for for an event in Stadtpark Lichtenberg in August 12‐26, 1984.
item: CS‐0098
title: Goethe
date: 1982
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0099
summary: There are no images on the poster, only words that appear to make up quotes by J.W. von Goethe.
title: Internationales 62. Teterower Bergringrennen 9. Goldener Helm des ADMV der DDR
date: 1981
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A photograph of five motorcyclists preparing to race on an off‐road track. The photograph occupies about half of the poster while the other half is text. The poster promotes races that took place May 29‐30, 1981.
item: CS‐0100
title: Motocross
date: 1982
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A rider on a motorcycle appears to be jumping into the air. The rider and the motorcycle are sketched lines that simulate movement. The poster promotes a race that took place on July 24, 1982 in Gadebusch.
item: CS‐0101
title: 33. Meisterschaften der DDR im Sportschwimmen
date: 1982
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0102
summary: Blue lines go across the poster and are curved to simulate waves in the water. The poster promotes swimming races that occurred May 26‐30, 1982.
title: Schwimm' mit
date: 1983
size (cm): 56x80
summary: An underwater photograph of a swimmer diving into the water towards the viewer.
item: CS‐0103
title: Expovita
date: 1979
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A photograph of a young girl jumps through a hoop that she is holding with both hands. The girl is dressed in a gymnastics outfit. The image is identical to the one in CS‐0105
item: CS‐0104
title: Erzeugnisse und Anregungen für die Freizeitgestaltung
date: 1979
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0105
summary: A photograph of a young girl jumps through a hoop that she is holding with both hands. The girl is dressed in a gymnastics outfit. The image is identical to the one in CS‐0104
title: Spreewaldfestspiele 1978
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The image appears to be a boat rocking on top of the waves. There are also flower shapes in a semi‐circle above the boat. The poster promotes an event that occurred on September 9‐17, 1978.
item: CS‐0106
title: Potsdam erleben ‐ Natur entdecken
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A swan with a slightly blue tint has a sailor's hat on and appears to be in the water.
item: CS‐0107
title: In Officio Medicinae
date: 1983
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0108
summary: The poster is double‐sided with the same title on both sides. The images are different, though. One side shows three people dressed in royalty clothing with several chemical manufacturing structures in front of them. The other side shows a skeleton in the middle of a crowd of people that are observing a live surgery. On the bottom of each side is half of a calendar year for 1984.
title: Herbstfest
date: 1983
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A man dressed in black clothing with a black hat sits on top of what appears to be an amusement park ride. The title of the poster is displayed lengthwise down the side of his body. The poster appears to advertise for an event at the Fucikplatz in Dreden that occurred September 17‐October 16, 1983.
item: CS‐0109
title: Meine Umwelt Blumenschau Leipzig '87
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A lion that is comprised of leaves holds a bouquet of flowers. A ribbon comes out from the bottom of the bouquet and wraps around the lion's leg. The poster promotes an event that occurred September 19‐27, 1987.
item: CS‐0110
title: Winterfreuden im Pionierpalast >Ernst Thälmann<
date: 1986
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0111
summary: A giant snowman is used for various activities, primarily winter activities such as sledding and skiing. The snowman's hat is also an observation platform, and the buttons are windows with various in door activities taking place such as reading reading and painting. The poster promotes an event that occurred February 7‐March 1, 1986.
title: Leipzig '83 VII. Turn‐ und Sportfest IX. Kinder‐ und Jugendspartakiade der DDR
date: 1981
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Four figures of different colors pose in positions as if they are stretching. The poster is an advertisement for a sporting event that took place July 25‐31, 1983.
item: CS‐0112
title: Halle/Oppin 30.7.1978 Grosse Flugsportschau der GST
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Three figures (red, blue, and green) apprear to be wearing skydiving with unopened parachutes strapped to their bodies.
item: CS‐0113
title: VIII. Kinder‐ und Jugendspartakiade des Bezirkes Halle
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0114
summary: Three figures appear to be cross‐country skiing. Each figure is a different color with a stripe across each chest. The poster promotes s series of sports events in February 17‐19, 1978.
title: VII. Kinder‐ und Jugendspartakiade der DDR in den Wintersportarten
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A woman appears to be skating in a race and has on a blue hat, a red shirt, and blue trousers and gloves. The figure is colored with a series of horizontal lines.
item: CS‐0115
title: 7. Kernobst Lehr & Leistungsschau
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A bee is at the top of the poster, then a flower, followed by a piece of fruit at the bottom. The poster appears to advertise for a horticulture show that occurred October 2‐18, 1987, in conjunction with the 750th anniversary of Berlin. The poster has a cloth backing.
item: CS‐0116
title: 30 Jahre Tierpark Berlin
date: 1984
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0117
summary: Three gazelles are in an African field setting. One of the gazelles is in the background while the other two are in the foreground with only their heads visible since they are closer to the viewer.
title: spektrum Nr. 10 Treffpunkt der Jugend und Wissenschaft
date: 1985
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A drawing of a head with wings and antenna is in the center of the poster surrounded by test about the event. The poster appears to promote a youth science gathering that occurred on June 24, 1985.
item: CS‐0118
title: 1025 Jahre Stadt Halle 961‐1986
date: 1986
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The poster features a coat of arms with half moon shape below a star at the top. There is also a knight's helmet above a shield with another half moon betweeen two stars. The coat of arms is surrounded by decorative red and white leaves.
item: CS‐0119
title: Heimattiergarten Riesa
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0120
summary: A duck is the water with a backgound made up of a grid. The duck has an egg on its back, and only the head looks normal. Its body is a collage of various animals, probably the same ones that could be seen in the zoo the poster promotes.
title: Plastik und Blumen 1975 im Treptower Park
date: 1975
size (cm): 56x80
summary: An image that is in the shape of a flower petal is the color white in center with a blue border and a gray outlineoutside of the blue border. The poster appears to promote a flower event that occurred July 11‐October 12, 1975.
item: CS‐0121
title: .89 10 Klasse Berlin Stadt der Erholung und des Sports
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The poster is a collage of various sports and recreational activities and feature photographs of individuals as well as groups. There are also descriptions scattered around the poster. The poster appears to promote sports in conjunction with the 750th anniversary of Berlin.
item: CS‐0122
title: Frieden Sozialismus Lebensfreude
date: 1986
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0123
summary: Four figures of different colors are in the center of a circle of words. The poster promotes VII. Sportsfest XI. Spartakiade in Leipzig that occurred July 27‐Agust 2, 1987.
title: Leipzig '87
date: 1986
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A bird in the upper left section of the poster flies in a light beam and overlaps with a circle that lists the events and the specific days they occur on. The poster promotes VII. Sportsfest XI. Spartakiade in Leipzig that occurred July 27‐Agust 2, 1987.
item: CS‐0124
title: Leipzig '87 Eröffnungsveranstaltung
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Three birds of different sizes fly among spotlights. The poster promotes the opening ceremony of VII. Sportsfest XI. Spartakiade that occurred on July 27, 1987.
item: CS‐0125
title: III Deutscher Schriftsteller Kongress
date: 1952
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0126
summary: An open book is at the top with a page open to a photograph of Anna Seghers. The poster promotes the Congress of German Writers that occurred in Berlin May 22‐25, 1952.
title: Richard Wagner Festwochen
date: 1954
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A poster with a portrait of Richard Wagner that promotes a festival that occurred May 8‐19, 1954.
item: CS‐0127
title: Gera‐Information lädt ein
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: There is an orange‐colored road in the shape of a rectangle that connects to a circular road. Within the circular road is a cluster of buildings including one with a clock tower with a Gera‐Information sign. There is a bus on the road at the bottom of the poster with people inside and bags on top. The poster appears to promote tourism in Gera.
item: CS‐0128
title: Haus der Sowjetischen Wissenschaft und Kultur '84‐89
date: 1989
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0129
summary: There is a letter v‐shaped design with one side consisting of the USSR flag design and the other side the DDR flag design. There is also confetti floating horizontally across the poster. At the bottom are the opening days and hours for the museum. The poster appears to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of the museum.
title: V. Internationales Schachturnier 1983
date: 1983
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A black and white chess piece is made up of black dots with white space in between. There is also a diamond shaped design in the middle of the lower section of the chess piece. The poster promote an international chess tournament that occurred December 1‐15, 1983.
item: CS‐0130
title: 4. Jazztag Leipzig
date: 1979
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A saxaphone in the shape of the number four that seems to come out of a background of yellow and blue stars. The poster promotes a jazz event that occurred on May 10‐13, 1979.
item: CS‐0131
title: Lift
date: 1980
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0132
summary: A group portrait of the band Lift with images of the forest surrounding them as well as taking the place of the lower bodies.
title: Lift
date: 1980
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A group portrait of the band Lift with images of their faces created with black and white dots. Below each of the ir faces are their signatures.
item: CS‐0133
title: Silly
date: 1985
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A black and white image of members of the band Silly on stage. The image on this poster connects with CS‐0135.
item: CS‐0134
title: Silly
date: 1985
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0135
summary: A black and white image of members of the band Silly on stage. The image on this poster connects with CS‐0134.
title: Dieter Miller ‐ Dessin
date: 1986
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A reclining woman with a dress that is flowing around her and is made up of different horizontal designs. The background also consists of horizontal lines. The poster appears to promote the work of Dieter Miller.
item: CS‐0136
title: Stern‐Combo Meissen
date: 1976
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A group portrait of Stern‐Combo Meissen with three of the members standing behind the other three.
item: CS‐0137
title: Klub im Haus der jungen Talente Klosterstr. 68/70
date: 1982
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0138
summary: A man with red hair and a red beard is reading and trips on a rope while coming out between a set of curtains. He is also losing his grip on a paintbrush as he trips. The poster appears to promote a series of events related to theatre, film, literature and visual arts.
title: Book with a face
date: 1980s
size (cm): 56x80
summary: An open book with a cartoon face that overlaps the front and back covers. Two sets of four fingers appear at the bottom of the front and back of the book as if the book is being read.
item: CS‐0139
title: Laternenfest in Halle 28.August 1982
date: 1982
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Red and yellow paper boats float on water inside of a circle. The boats are posistioned in such a way that the boats at the bottom of the circle appear to be closer to the viewer than the ones at the top of the circle.
item: CS‐0140
title: 800 Jahre Vipperow 1178 1978
date: 1978
size (cm): 52x70
item: CS‐0141
summary: A black and white drawing of a town is at the top of the poster. The town is in the background and a field and trees are in the foreground. Below that image is a circle with a boar running. The poster appears to promote a festival that occurred May 12‐16, 1978, to celebrate the 800 year anniversary of Vipperow.
title: Blühende Ostern in Dresden Stadthalle
date: 1970s
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A close‐up of a daffodil is in the upper two‐thirds of the poster with information about the event below it. The poster appears to promote an Easter flower show.
item: CS‐0142
title: Februar
date: 1970s
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The word Februar is in the upper section of the poster with details about events during the month of Febraury listed below. The poster appears to advertise for events sponsored by the Kulturbund der DDR Berlin.
item: CS‐0143
title: Johann Gottfried Herder Ehrung der DDR 1978
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0144
summary: A silhouette of Johann Gottfried Herder at a lectern and is legs are surrounded by a spiral staircase that leads up to the lectern. The poster appears to be to promote events to honor him on December 17‐20, 1978.
title: Laternenfest in Halle am 31.8.85
date: 1985
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Colorful designs that look like fireworks come up from a landscape view of the city of Halle. The poster promotes the upcoming festival.
item: CS‐0145
title: 23. Oderfestspiele 23.9‐7.10.83
date: 1983
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A double image of a grove of trees with one grove the color blue and the other green.
item: CS‐0146
title: 1050 Gaale
date: 1984
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0147
summary: A red heifer is at the bottom of the poster with a large amount of white space between the bottom of the poster and the top with the title.
title: IX. Museumstage der Arbeiterjugend für Kunst, Wissenschaft und Technik
date: 1983
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A bird with a black head and red body is suspended above the title of the poster. The bird's body seems to be shaped like the letter "M." The poster appears to promote a youth day at the museums.
item: CS‐0148
title: FISA‐Meisterschaften der Junioren
date: 1984
size (cm): 56x80
summary: There are five oars and each one is a different color (blue, yellow, black, green, and red). The oars are at an angle. The poster appears to advertise a youth rowing event that occurred on August 8‐11, 1985.
item: CS‐0149
title: Kulturpark Berlin
date: 1969
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0150
summary: The poster consists of a variety of images of acitivites at the park. There are amusement park rides, people reading at a table, people racing in go‐carts, and a man on a high‐wire.
title: 21. Oderfestspiele tage der freundschaft und kultur des gebietes Wraza
date: 1981
size (cm): 56x80
summary: There are several curving lines that resemble paths. Each one is bordered by black lines and contains a different color, and the blue one is the largest and occupies much of the lower half of the poster. The poster appears to promote a festival in Wraza that occurred on September 25‐October 7, 1981.
item: CS‐0151
title: Scherensprüche
date: 1983
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The poster is covered with word bubbles that contain different proverbs or sayings. Two of the word bubbles appear above the heads of human silhouettes.
item: CS‐0152
title: 750 Jahre Güstrow
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0153
summary: A flower decoration in the shape of the letter "G" against a red background. A section of the letter shape is in color. The poster appears to mark the 750th anniversary of Güstrow.
title: Frühlingsfest
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A red figure eight deisgn contains the text in the lower half, and a car with two people is going very fast up the deisgn. On the same side of the design as the car is a series of yellow, blue, and orange curved lines. The poster appears to promote a spring festival in Dresden that occurred on April 15‐May 7, 1978.
item: CS‐0154
title: Striezelmarkt
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: The heads of two children appear above a heart‐shaped design bordered by blue and orange dots. Inside the heart‐shaped design is the poster title and information about when the market is open.
item: CS‐0155
title: Warnemünde 1981
date: 1980
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0156
summary: A waterfront scene of Warnemünde with many people enjoying various leisure activities with buildings, including a lighthouse, in the background. There is also an active harbor with many fishing, sailing, and sightseeing boats. Below the image is a calendar for 1981.
title: Tage der Freundschaft des Bezirkes Varna im Bezirk Rostock
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A heart‐shaped design at the top of the poster is created by the colors from the flag of East Germany and the flag of Bulgaria merging together after criss‐crossing in the middle of the poster. The poster appears to promote a joint festival that occurred on June 2‐4, 1978.
item: CS‐0157
title: Wohin Pfingsten? zum Pressefest der Schweriner Volkszeitung
date: 1982
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A black typewriter with a piece of paper coming out of it as if it has been typed on. The title is on the piece of paper, and above the typewriter are blue, red, and green ashapes that resemble astericks. The poster appears to promote a writing or journalism festival that occurred on May 29‐30, 1982.
item: CS‐0158
title: Schlafzimmer geheimnisse?
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0159
summary: The title of the poster is the only image on the poster. The lowercase letter "a" in the word "Schlafzimmer" is tilted at an angle. The poster appears to advertise for furniture or a furniture company.
title: Expovita Volleyball
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A group potrait of six women volleyball players posing with a trophy, and one of the players is holding a volleyball.
item: CS‐0160
title: Tierpark Berlin spannung, spass und spiele
date: 1985
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A brown bear stands upright on the lefthand side of the poster opposite the information about the event. The special event at the zoo occurred on the 7, 14, 21, and 18 of August 1985.
item: CS‐0161
title: Stadtkern Berlin 1920
date: 1991
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0162
summary: An aerial view of downtown Berlin in 1920. Select buildings and landmarks in the photograph are numbered, and a legend on the lefthand side identifies the 77 numbered buildings and landmarks. The poster may have something to do with the reunification of Germany.
title: Woche des Buches
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A man wearing a hat and an apron holds a green watering can and uses it to water books that are partially submerged in the ground. The poster appears to promote a book festival that occurred on May 7‐14, 1988.
item: CS‐0163
title: 30 Jahre Mozen bücher
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
summary: An abstract patining of a rooster that consists of an outline drawn over a variety of colors. The poster appears to promote an anniversary of a book festival in Mozen.
item: CS‐0164
title: 10. Internationale Konferens European String Teachers Association
date: 1982
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0165
summary: Four violins occupy all four sections of the poster divided into four sections by text describing the event. Two of the violins are front‐facing and the other two are back‐facing.
title: Vogel Wiese
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A bird that appears to have two heads, one male and one female. The body of the bird has a round shape with an orange center and a purple border. On the right side of the bird are blue tailfeathers. The poster promotes and event that occurred July 8‐August 6, 1978.
item: CS‐0166
title: 1025 Jahre Stadt Halle 961‐1986
date: 1986
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A man in medieval clothes carries a basket in the foreground. In the background is a view of the Halle city skyline and a field with a farmer behind horses pulling a farming implement.
item: CS‐0167
title: Tag der Poesie
date: 1978
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0168
summary: A close‐up of a pocket watch with a variety of images located in a ring just outside of of the roman numerals that designate the time. The images include a moon, a sun, a question mark, a gramaphone, a camera, a glass of beer, butterflies, birds, and a pocket watch. The poster advertises a poetry event that occurred on June 24, 1978.
title: Tag der Familie
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A silohouette of a family of four with a mother, a father, a son, and a daughter. The mother is holding a teddy bear and all of the family members are holidng hands.
item: CS‐0169
title: Gartenbau ‐ ausstellung u.‐ messe 1970
date: 1970
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A green circle containing a hand holding a flower is at the bottom of the poster, and the top of the poster consists of the oversize lowercase letters "iga." The poster promotes a garden fair that occurred August 22‐September 27, 1970.
item: CS‐0170
title: Tierpark Berlin
date: 1985
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0171
summary: Three lemurs are on branches, and they are different sizes to give the sense that the viewer is seeing lemurs of the same size in the foreground, middle ground, and background.
title: Zentrum der Literatur und der Bibliotheksarbeit Frankfurt (Oder)
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A collage of street signs with names that include the names of authors as part of the street names. The signs are arranged in close proximity to one another resembling bricks in a building.
item: CS‐0172
title: Ikarus
date: 1983
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A black and white photograph of a mountain is partially visible in the background. In the foreground is a description of the story of Icarus with the name of the author Thomas Luthardt below the description.
item: CS‐0173
title: Gnoiener Mühlenfest
date: 1986
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0174
summary: A close‐up of a pair of ankles and feet with striped socks and sneakers hover above four pinwheels of various sizes against a blue sky background. The poster advertises for a festival that occurred on June 27‐28, 1987.
title: Gnoiener Mühlenfest
date: 1987
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A cow with a ribbon around its neck stands on top of a column made of grass. The cow also has a collar around its neck with a tag that has the festival logo. The poster advertises for a festival that occurred on June 27‐28, 1987.
item: CS‐0175
title: Gnoiener Mühlenfest
date: 1986
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A pinwheel shape is unfolded at the top to reveal a blue sky. At the sides and the bottom, there are several images that can be seen, including a musical score, a block of text, and a stick figure holding a red pinwheel beneath the sunshine. The poster advertises for a festival that occurred on June 27‐28, 1987.
item: CS‐0176
title: 90 Science and education
date: 1989
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0177
summary: A doubled‐sided poster with a half of the 1990 calendar on each side. There are also photographs of artifacts and research equipment. On one side is a microscope surrounded by samples of uranium, books, and scientific measuring devices. This photograph celebrates the 200th anniversary of the discovery of uranium. The photograph on the other side features several examples of animal and plant fossils.
title: 825 Jahre Leipzig der Handelsplatz
date: 1989
size (cm): 56x80
summary: Two golden lion silhouettes against a blue background are on either side of uppercase letter Ms stacked on top of one another.
item: CS‐0178
title: Woche des weißen Stockes
date: 1980s
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A white cane is in the center of the poster, and two red heart shapes are located just to the left of the cane. One of the hearts has "Help! Hilfe statt Mitleid." The event the poster appears to be promoting occurred May 25‐31 in an unknown year but most likely in the 1980s. The white border of the poster contains a repetitive pattern of black dots that resemble braille.
item: CS‐0179
title: Laternenfest in Halle 29.August 1981
date: 1981
size (cm): 56x80
item: CS‐0180
summary: The top of a round, yellow paper light shade has a face painted on it with red cheeks, a red nose, and red lips. The light shade is almost perfectly round except for a triangle shaped piece that is missing.
title: International Praktica Poster Edition
date: 1988
size (cm): 56x80
summary: A photograph of Hermann Krone in 1858 sitting in a room surrounded by photography equipment. The photograph is bordered by a light shade of brown and that is bordered by a dark shade of brown. The poster appears to commemorate 150 years of photography in Dresden.
item: CS‐0181
title: X. Festival Berlin / 1973 / Haupstadt der DDR
date: 1973
size (cm): 41 x 56
summary: This poster is a folder containing a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. Box 5.
item: CS‐0182
title: That was the Tenth
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
item: CS‐0183
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English. Pictures show the first day of the World Festival which begins in the Stadium of World Youth. On the side there is a smaller picture showing Erich Honecker and Roberto Viezzi. Box 5.
title: The Festival Fire / Leninist Komsomol
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English. Pictures show the festival flame, a large group of Russian girls (the Leninist Komsomol) and a large color guard/dance performance. Box 5.
item: CS‐0184
title: Die Französische Delegation
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English. Pictures show a girl dressed in gold, green, black and silver holding flowers, a large crowd waving red flags and carrying a banner that says “Die Französische Delegation” and a marching band in military camouflage. Box 5.
item: CS‐0185
title: Berlin, capital of the GDR
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
item: CS‐0186
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English. Pictures show images of East Berlin, including the “Television Tower”, rows of fountains and people relaxing at a community pool. Box 5.
title: Merry‐making in all streets
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English. Pictures show people celebrating in the street, including a group of Africans hoisting a red flag, and groups of multicultural revelers. Box 5.
item: CS‐0187
title: Open‐mindedness / Alexanderplatz
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English. Pictures show a large gathering at the Alexanderplatz. Box 5.
item: CS‐0188
title: Graphic Artists / Weltfestspiele
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
item: CS‐0189
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English except for the text on the poster images. Pictures are all of posters made by international graphic artists for the festival. Box 5.
title: Solidarity ‐ now more than ever
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. This poster is about solidarity with Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Pictures show soldiers in uniform as well as Vietnamese men in black suits dancing with European girls dressed in some sort of Folk costume. Box 5.
item: CS‐0190
title: Die Hilfe der Udssr und der sozialistischen Länder
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. Pictures are of Vietnamese hoisting the flag of North Vietnam and others marching in support of the Vietnamese. Box 5.
item: CS‐0191
title: Struggle for a just peace in the Middle East
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
item: CS‐0192
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English except for the text on the poster images. Poster is about solidarity with Arab countries. Pictures show crowds carrying flags of Arab countries and banners with German and Arabic text. Box 5.
title: Freundshaft / Arab Peoples
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. Pictures are of crowds carrying flags and banners supporting Arab countries, two soldiers holding up peace signs and a group of girls dressed in white and pink wearing gold headdresses and necklaces. Box 5.
item: CS‐0193
title: Impules for further struggle
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English. Pictures show people in solidarity with anti‐imperialist national liberation movements. Box 5.
item: CS‐0194
title: Solidarität Bangladesh
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
item: CS‐0195
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. Pictures are of African and Bangladeshi celebrants and supporters. Box 5.
title: Representatives of young people
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English except for the text on the poster images. Pictures are of representatives of leftist youth organizations from South Africa, Peru and other countries. Box 5.
item: CS‐0196
title: Venceremos!
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English or Spanish. This poster is about DDR solidarity with the Chilean Unidad Popular. It includes a note from Pablo Neruda addressing attendees of the festival, encouraging them to support Chile. Box 5.
item: CS‐0197
title: Pledge for world peace
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
item: CS‐0198
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English except for the “Pledge for Peace” letter which is in German. Pictures are of the pledge, and envoys and delegates from various countries. Box 5.
title: Young builders of socialism
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English except for the text on the poster images. Pictures show festival attendees from Russia, Bulgaria and other countries. Box 5.
item: CS‐0199
title: Young builders continued
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. Pictures show festival attendees from Africa, Asia and Europe. No text. Box 5.
item: CS‐0200
title: Procession of the joy of life
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
item: CS‐0201
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English. Pictures show festival attendees including a group of girls in bathing suits wearing wigs with streamers, young man with skull helmets holding wooden staffs, a group of Africans in tribal costume, a man playing an accordion, a puppet that resembles an emaciated elderly Uncle Sam and a young couple sitting together Box 5
title: Meeting place, Alexanderplatz
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English except for the text on the poster images. Pictures show people speaking in small groups, at a restaurant, standing on a fountain and sitting together playing guitars and singing. Box 5.
item: CS‐0202
title: United against monopolies, militarism, fascism
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English except for the text on the poster images. Pictures are black and white and show marchers carrying banners and waving. Box 5.
item: CS‐0203
title: Peace
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
item: CS‐0204
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. No text except for the text on the poster images. Pictures show marchers from Australia carrying signs in English as well as marchers from South East Asia. Box 5.
title: Day and night ‐ political songs
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English except for the text on the poster images. This poster is about political music at the festival. Pictures show groups of musicians and vocalists as well as a seated audience clapping and cheering. Box 5.
item: CS‐0205
title: The tribunal
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. “An international tribunal against imperialism and its crimes, against its profoundly anti‐human nature, is held in the evening of the seventh day of the festival.” Pictures show participants in this 7th day tribunal, cheering and raising their fists, including Angela Davis. Box 5.
item: CS‐0206
title: For the rights of women and girls
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
item: CS‐0207
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English except for the text on the poster images. Poster is about the support of women's rights by Socialist movements. Pictures show women marching and waving to the crowd.. Box 5.
title: Women and girls
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. No text. Continuation of the previous poster. Pictures of young women from around the world who participated in the festival. Box 5.
item: CS‐0208
title: Answer to many questions
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English except for the text on the poster images. Main picture shows a large group of young people in blue shirts carrying signs with the symbol of the festival, a globe that looks like a flower with red, green, yellow, and blue petals. Box 5.
item: CS‐0209
title: Young people from capitalist countries...
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
item: CS‐0210
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English. Pictures show foreign visitors getting tours of work sites in the DDR. Box 5.
title: Unbreakable friendship
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English except for the text on the poster images which contains some Russian. This poster is about the relationship between the DDR and the Soviet Union. Pictures show Russians and Germans participating in the festival together. Box 5.
item: CS‐0211
title: Thank you, Soviet soldiers
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English. Pictures show onlookers at night viewing a statue which is a memorial for Soviet soldiers. Box 5.
item: CS‐0212
title: An ardent appeal goes around the world from Berlin
date: 1973
size (cm): 40 X 56
item: CS‐0213
summary: This poster contained within folder CS‐0182 and is part of a series of posters that all deal with the 10th World Festival that took place in 1973 in Berlin. All of the text on this poster is in English except for the text on the poster images. This is the last poster of the series. On the last day of the festival, Angela Davis reads an appeal to the crowd. Pictures show Davis surrounded by officials and delegates as well as the vast crowd that has gathered there. Box 5.
title: 11. Festival des politischen Liedes
date: 1981
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster shows a red bird holding a red flag circling a blue planet or moon. Poster advertises the Festival des politischen Liedes (Festival of political song). It is sponsored by the FDJ. Oversize.
item: CS‐0214
title: Bequemer reisen Schlafwagen!
date: 1980
size (cm): 99 x 60
summary: Poster has a blue background and a red and green train. The poster is an advertisement for new and improved sleeper trains. Oversize.
item: CS‐0215
title: Der Allesdrescher: Fortschritt E 514
date: 1980s
size (cm): 81 x 115
item: CS‐0216
summary: Poster is an advertisement for a new combine (i.e. mechanical threshing machine). It shows an illustration of the machine on a tan foreground with a blue sky in the background. Oversize.
title: Centrum / Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!
date: 1973
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster is an advertisement for the East German department store “Centrum”. The poster is white with green and black letters and a large multicolored, abstract drawing of a butterfly. The caption reads “Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!” (We look forward to seeing you). Oversize.
item: CS‐0217
title: Spielen, Bauen, Konstruieren... mit Spielwaren aus der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik.
date: 1978
size (cm): 115 x 81
summary: Poster is an advertisement for the East German toy industry (Spielwarenindustrie). The poster is black with white letters and a cartoon of a large yellow teddy bear. Oversize.
item: CS‐0218
title: XI. Kinder‐ Und Jugendspartakiade der DDR
date: 1987
size (cm): 81 x 57
item: CS‐0219
summary: Poster shows two young girls in some kind of athletic uniform (probably either gymnastics or ice skating) holding medallions. The poster advertises for the 11th Kinder‐ Und Judgendspartakiade der DDR, a “Children and Youth” sports competition.
title: Kreis‐Kinder‐und‐Jugendspartakiade
date: 1973
size (cm): 81 x 57
summary: Poster is yellow, black and white and in a pointillist style. Image shows a young girl holding up a medallion. Advertises for the “Kreis‐Kinder‐und‐Jugendspartakiade” a “Children and Youth” sports competition.
item: CS‐0220