A Salute to Albuquerque Teenagers
Artist
C. Early "Mac" McGinnis
Dateca. 1970
Mediummatboard, paper, ink
Dimensions15 × 11 1/4 in. (38.1 × 28.6 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Merritt
Object numberPC2006.9.1
DescriptionThis advertisement from the "Salute to Albuquerque Teenagers!" series highlights Nancy Merritt, a 16-year-old student at Sandia High School. The rectangular poster features a black-and-white illustration of Nancy with a cheerful expression and styled hair. Above her image, her name, Nancy Merritt, is written in bold, black letters with a star graphic beside it. The text below describes her many achievements, including her roles as Honor Roll student, Student Council Vice President, and representative to the Albuquerque Youth Council. Additional details mention her participation in the Ski Club, Service Club, and leadership as Treasurer of the Student Council, along with earning the Dependability Award. The bottom section features smaller boxed images of Nancy’s favorite activities, such as skiing and participating in workshops, accompanied by captions. At the bottom, a bold banner proclaims the sponsorship by the Albuquerque National Bank with their tagline, “The Bank that BELIEVES in our young people!” C. Earl "Mac" McGinnis, a political cartoonist, conceived this feature for the Albuquerque Journal in 1966 and continued to the artist's death in 1982. This promotional piece is part of a larger series celebrating outstanding Albuquerque teens, showcasing local pride and the emphasis on youth leadership in mid-20th century Albuquerque. The monochrome design, with its clean typography and detailed illustration, captures the era's aesthetic and focus on community values.On View
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