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UNION PACIFIC POSTER, 1867. A Union Pacific Railroad broadside of 1867 advertising
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UNION PACIFIC POSTER, 1867. A Union Pacific Railroad broadside of 1867 advertising
UNION PACIFIC POSTER, 1867.
A Union Pacific Railroad broadside of 1867 advertising land for sale in Kansas, including acreage on the Kickapoo Indian Reservation
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Media ID 12401232
1867 Advertising Company Farm Frontier Handbill Immigrant Kansas Manifest Destiny Reservation Union Pacific Railroad Vendor Westward Expansion Kickapoo
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This vintage Union Pacific poster from 1867 captures the essence of westward expansion and manifest destiny in America. The handbill, designed to entice immigrants and settlers, advertises land for sale in Kansas, including acreage on the Kickapoo Indian Reservation. The poster showcases the ambitions of the Union Pacific Railroad company as they sought to connect the middle and western regions of the country through their expanding rail network. It highlights their role as a vendor for those seeking new opportunities in farming and frontier life. The text on the broadside emphasizes both practicality and adventure, appealing to potential buyers by promising fertile farmland while also alluding to encounters with Native American tribes like the Kickapoo Indians. This nod towards indigenous culture reflects a complex relationship between settlers and native peoples during this time period. As an artifact of history, this print serves as a reminder of America's relentless push towards westward expansion during the 19th century. It symbolizes both progress and conflict as it represents not only commercial interests but also cultural clashes that occurred during this era. Displaying this Union Pacific poster allows us to appreciate how advertising played a crucial role in shaping perceptions about land ownership, immigration, and industrial development at that time.
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