1. Revolutionary Model Opera Posters

Description:

A good example of massive street murals depicting the model revolutionary ballets and operas promoted by Mao's wife, Jiang Qing. South China, summer 1971.

Attribution:

Paul Pickowicz

Date:

June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971

2. Wuxi Little Red Guards Performance

Description:

Wuxi Little Red Guards Ping Pong Song & Dance; children wearing red scarf and Chairman Mao badge.

Attribution:

Paul Pickowicz

Date:

3/17/72

3. Sent-down Youth Welcome CCAS Delegation

Description:

Sent down residents of a May Seventh Cadre School on the outskirts of Beijing on July 20, 1971 perform for the delegation. The sign says "A warm welcome to the US friendship delegation of CCAS." Note huge Mao lollipop poster.

Attribution:

Paul Pickowicz

Date:

7/17/71

4. Movie Theater

Description:

Movie theater in summer 1971 advertising the screening of the film version of the model revolutionary opera "Red Lantern."

Attribution:

Paul Pickowicz

Date:

June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971

5. Revolutionary Performance

Description:

Village youngsters perform revolutionary routine for foreign visitors in south China, summer 1971.

Attribution:

Paul Pickowicz

Date:

June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971

6. Young People Performance

Description:

Young people performing with guerrilla warfare head ware, summer 1971.

Attribution:

Paul Pickowicz

Date:

June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971

7. Villagers

Description:

Villagers enjoying performance in the open air, summer 1971.

Attribution:

Paul Pickowicz

Date:

June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971

8. Friendship First, Competition Second

Description:

Wuxi Little Red Guards Ping Pong Song & Dance; children wearing red scarf and Chairman Mao badge.

Attribution:

Paul Pickowicz

Date:

3/17/72