This collection consists of posters, calendars, flipbooks, voting forms, maps, an umbrella and other ephemera from various countries throughout Africa. A majority of the posters deal with topics such as corruption; health, specifically how to wash hands and avoid diseases such as ebola and HIV; elections; and womens’ rights. The materials come from various countries in Africa such as Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana, Senegal, Swaziland, Ethiopia, Namibia, Madagascar and South Africa. The posters are in a number of languages including Swahili, French, and English.

13.5 Linear Feet (29 map folders, 3 flat boxes, 1 tube)

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