George V. Smith Thai poster collection, 1967-1969

The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets, collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969. They were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service. For more information, see NIU's finding aid for the collection.

Right to fair trial
Communist: Whoever does not support the communist party may be arrested and sent to 'Kangaroo court.' Free State: In Thailand, a person is considered innocent until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid., Bottom left corner: IX., Bottom right corner: 7-111(24).
Right to freely assemble
Communist: Communists want villagers to go to meetings and listen to them speak lies and slander. Then threatens villagers to fear and listen to him. Free State: In our area of Thailand, people and government cooperate to advance and develop together. Consult with each other freely, for development projects and to solve various issues., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid., Bottom left corner: XIX., Bottom right corner: 8-624(24).
Right to education
Communist: Communists disrespect important people. In this picture, we see a group of young people in the Red Guard gang up on their teacher. Free State: Thai respect people of importance and teacher instructs, teaches life knowledge, and shares wisdom., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid., Bottom left corner: XV., Bottom right corner: 8-345(4).
Friendship of Thailand and United States
Friendship Poster: Thai – America help build schools in our Thailand. Play football to help raise money to build a school. American and Thailand acquired the money to provide school supplies to students., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid., Bottom right corner: 8-870(18).
Right to privacy
Communist: Communists reward older villagers to spy on their neighbors. Intend to foster distrust between them. Free State: In our area of Thailand, everyone socializes with their neighbors and are intimate friends., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid., Bottom left corner: XVIII., Bottom right corner: 8-576(4).
Workers' rights
Communist: In a communist country, people do not have rights and must work like cattle. Free State: Thai farmers love and treasure farm work, which they choose to do freely., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid., Bottom left corner: X., Bottom right corner: 7-623(24).
Education
คอมมิวนิสต์: เยาวชนในประเทศคอมมูนิสต์ถูกสั่งสอนให้เกลียดชังประเทศเพื่อนบ้านทั่วทุกแห่ง. เสรีภาพ: เราอบรมสั่งสอนลูกหลานของเราให้เป็นผู้มีมารยาท และให้มีวิชาความรู้สำหรับดำเนินชีวิตอย่างเป็นพลเมืองดี., Communist: The youth in Communist countries were taught to hate all neighboring countries. Free State: We train our children to be courteous. And to live as good citizens., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid., NIU Copy: Side edges trimmed.
Right to property
คอมมิวนิสต์: คอมมิวนิสต์เป็นโจรคอยปล้นเอาข้าวปลาอาหารที่ชาวบ้านหามาด้วยน้ำพักน้ำแรง. เสรีภาพ: รัฐบาลแห่งพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวคอยให้ความช่วยเหลือแก่ชาวไร่ ชาวนา เพื่อเพิ่มพูนรายได้ของเขา, Communist: Communists are bandits who rob rice, fish, and food that villagers earned from the sweat of their brow. Free State: The government provides assistance to farmers to increase their income., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid., Bottom left corner: XIV., Bottom right corner: 8-079(4).
General welfare
คอมมิวนิสต์: คอมมิวนิสต์ใช้อำนาจแห่งความกลัว ความยุ่งเหยิงวุ่นวายและพลการรุนแรงเป็นเครื่องมือสำหรับข่มขู่ประชาชนพลเมือง. เสรีภาพ: รัฐบาลไทยมีความห่วงใยในความเป็นอยู่ของประชาชน และดำเนินงานปรับปรุงเพื่อยกระดับการครองชีพของประชาชนอยู่อย่างไม่หยุดยั้ง., Communist: Communists use the power of fear. Chaos and violence, a tool for intimidating citizens. Free State: The Thai government is concerned about the well-being of the people. And continue to work unceasingly to improve the standard of living of the people., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid., Bottom left corner: XVII., Bottom right corner: 8-337(4).
ร่วมมือกัน เพื่อสันติ
"Live the Same (Together for Peace) ... This book is mainly about allegiances created between countries and the goals that countries have for the future such as eliminating weapons." -- George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid, Northern Illinois University., Illustrated paper wrappers in color., "9-157 (38)"--Page 3 of cover., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid, Northern Illinois University.
อยู่เหมือนตาย
"At Utterly The Same Old Wang Small World - Comic book. This story occurred in China, and it is about the life of an older Chinese person who goes by the name of Old Wang. He experiences different changes in his community due to communists leaders forceful and aggressive methods." -- George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid, Northern Illinois University., Illustrated paper wrappers in color., "7-872 (168)"--Page 4 of cover., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid, Northern Illinois University.
ล่ายเลื๐ดเดียวดัน
"Same Bloodline(Blood Lineage) - Comic book. This story is about how young citizens go against the communist authorities (soldiers) to help women, find love, and build prosperity." -- George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid, Northern Illinois University., "8-648 (64)"--Page 32., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid, Northern Illinois University.
ไฝเย็น
"Sparkler - Comic book. This story is about a teacher, who was the first person in the northeast of Thailand, who aided a village, gave them food, and taught them to be loyal while battling against a communist group." -- George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid, Northern Illinois University., "7-846 (48)"--Page 24., "The materials in this collection are Thai anti-communist propaganda posters and booklets. These materials were collected by the Kalasin Boy's High School in Kalasin, Thailand from 1967 to 1969 and were almost certainly funded by the United States Information Service."--George V. Smith Thai poster collection finding aid, Northern Illinois University.