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Johns Hopkins University Russian postcards collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0690
Abstract
This is an artifically assembled collection of Russian-made postcards, with materials selected by the curators of Special Collections. The postcards date from approximately 1900 to the 1930s.
Dates:
approximately 1900-1930s
Found in:
Special Collections
Russian subbotnik poster
Collection — Folder: OF-1
Identifier: MS-0699
Abstract
Russian poster with Russian phrase that can be translated as, "Everyone come out for the Communist subbotnik!", 1974. Subbotniks were days of volunteer work following the October Revolution that took place on Saturday. The tradition is continued in modern Russia and some other former Soviet Republics. Subbotniks are mostly organized for cleaning the streets of garbage, fixing public amenities, collecting recyclable material, and other community services.
Dates:
1974
Found in:
Special Collections