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World Travel Posters, November 6-30, 1957

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

An exhibition of posters advertising traveling to various countries in Europe, Asia, and Oceania, arranged cooperation with Foreign Government Tourist Offices in San Francisco. Posters advertised Japan, India, Germany, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. The Pacific Asia Travel Association also contributed. The exhibition took place in the Court of Honor, outside the museum.
The exhibition records span three folders and include an object list, planning correspondence, exhibition layout, and preview invitation.

Dates

  • Creation: November 6-30, 1957

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

At this time, the exhibition records are unavailable to the public and will only be made available to FAMSF staff upon request.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span three folders.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

An exhibition of posters advertising traveling to various countries in Europe, Asia, and Oceania, arranged cooperation with Foreign Government Tourist Offices in San Francisco. The exhibition records span three folders.

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Legion of Honor: National War Posters (1943)
de Young: New Soviet Posters and Photographs from the U.S.S.R. (1943)
Legion of Honor: Posters, U.S.A. (1958)
Legion of Honor: Posters of the Cuban Revolution (1974)

Repository Details

Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository

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