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French Bomber, c 1962

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2/1/2/16

Scope and Contents

A large cartoon mural featuring a felt-tip pen and coloured crayon illustration, created by Roger Law for display at Peter Cook's nightclub, The Establishment. The illustration comments on the bombings committed by the far-right French paramilitary/terrorist group, Organisation Armée Secrète (OAS). The OAS attempted to prevent Algeria's independence from France, and targeted those who supported the Algerian National Liberation Front, including the attempted assassination of President Charles de Gaulle (RL/Pre-/1488).

Dates

  • Creation: c 1962

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Part restricted. Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright - held by Roger Law.

Extent

1 rolled item(s) (Item wrapped in paper.) : Newsprint paper

Language of Materials

English

Unfurled

3900mm x 560mm

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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