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Organization of Solidarity with the People of Asia, Africa and Latin America

Organization of Solidarity with the People of Asia, Africa and Latin America poster collection. –[1966?]- [197-]. – 13 posters.

The Organization of Solidarity with the People of Asia, Africa and Latin America (Organizaci
ón de Solidaridad con los Pueblos de Asia, Africa y América Latina, abbreviated OSPAAAL) was founded in Havana, Cuba in January 1966 after a meeting of the Tricontinental Conference. The leftist OSPAAAL opposes imperialism and sees itself as a defender of human rights. Its message is carried through the publication of colourful posters containing text in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic.

The collection of 13 posters concern Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Venezuela, the Congo, Cuba, Palestine, as well as African-Americans and Asians, guerrilla fighters, and the Tricontinental third anniversary.

Title based on content of the collection.
The collection was acquired in the late 1960s or the 1970s.
Finding aid available as part of the collection description.
There are no access restrictions.
Further accruals are not expected.
Location: M.C. 28.
 

Contact: archives@mcmaster.ca
Last Reviewed: October 17, 2007
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