Here we have an uber-rare political poster from the late 1970s or early 1980s. It was created to raise awareness about the plight of Soviet Jewish people, particularly the Volvovsky family, who were denied exit visas from the Soviet Union. Let's get right into the history
Refusal to allow Jewish emigration:
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union severely restricted Jewish emigration. Many Jewish people who wished to leave for religious, cultural, or political reasons were denied exit visas, essentially becoming prisoners in their own country. This led to international protests and campaigns to pressure the Soviet government to change its policy.
"Let My People Go":
This phrase, taken from the biblical story of Exodus, became a rallying cry for the movement to free Soviet Jews. It evoked the historical struggle of the Jewish people for freedom and resonated with people of many faiths and backgrounds.
Coalition to Free Soviet Jews:
This organization was a local group based in the New York City area, as indicated on the poster. They were part of a larger network of organizations working to raise awareness and advocate for the release of Soviet Jewish people.
The rare vintage poster came out of an old estate in the Twin Cities.
The poster is preserved in a plastic cover with backing board. The poster measures 17" tall by 21" wide. There is a vertical crease along the right side and a small horizontal crease above "THE." Please see all pics as they are part of the description.
I will ship the poster FedEx to street addresses in the continental USA (no PO Boxes). Free shipping on the poster.
A rare window into a time and place.