Big Brother is watching you, so do something

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Filename: spp_017
PID: islandora:15_0
Title: Big Brother is watching you, so do something
Creator: University of California, Berkeley
Date issued: circa 1972
Language: eng
Description: Silk screen caricature of Vice-president Spiro Agnew being portrayed as George Orwell's 'Big Brother' in his novel, 1984. Big Brother represents government meddling into people's lives and abuse of government power. The words "Big Brother is watching" appear on top and the words "you so do... Show moreSilk screen caricature of Vice-president Spiro Agnew being portrayed as George Orwell's 'Big Brother' in his novel, 1984. Big Brother represents government meddling into people's lives and abuse of government power. The words "Big Brother is watching" appear on top and the words "you so do something" appear on the bottom of the poster. Show less
File Format: image/jpg
Extent: 14.5 X 11 in.
Object type: Posters
Tags: Protest works
Subject, LCSH: Agnew, Spiro T., 1918-1996
Orwell, George, 1903-1950. Nineteen eighty-four.
Subject, TGM: Protest works
Screen prints
Protest posters
Subject, local: Big brother
Collection: The Art of Protest Poster Collection
Repository: San Jose State University Library Special Collections & Archives
Rights: Copyright has been assigned to the San Jose State University Library Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. The original posters are in the possession of the San Jose Peace and Justice Center.
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