The Main Event

The Main Event
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17166
Building: 
Central Library
Current Location: 
Study Room 414
Floor: 
4th
Object Description
Artist: 
R. C. Nible
Object Type: 
Poster
Details: 
"The Main Event" is a black and white poster depicting a pair of boxing gloves draped over a microphone.
Framed: 
Yes
 - Glass
Length: 
22.25 inches
Width: 
1.5 inches
Height: 
34.25 inches
Description: 

In 1984, Kansas City welcomed President Ronald Reagan and former Vice President Walter Mondale to the Municipal Auditorium for their second presidential debate. Taking center stage in this poster is a pair of boxing gloves draped over a microphone. The poster is comprised of a strong black and white palette with a half inch red border. A smokey haze manifests from behind the gloves while a bright light shines onto the gloves accenting the names: "Mondale" on the left and "Reagan" on the right. Across the top of the poster in bold white print are the words "The Main Event." The design of this poster echoes the theme of a boxing match.

Below the boxing gloves and in smaller font, the text reads" "Kansas City Welcomes you to: A Celebration of American Democracy. Kansas City Presidential Debate October 21, 1984 - Municipal Auditorium."

The poster was photographed by R.C. Nible and commissioned by the League of Women Voters. For more information on LWV, please see "Notes" below.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes