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Explore the stunning murals created in U.S. Post Offices during the 1930s and 1940s, showcasing significant themes like justice, the timber industry, and local history. Featured artists include Harold Lehman, known for his 1943 mural in the U.S. Post Office, and George Biddle, who captured societal themes through his artwork in the 1930s. This overview also highlights unique stories, like the affection of a Michigan teacher for the Renovo Post Office mural, reflecting the enduring impact of these artworks on communities.
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Freund, H. Pocahontas and Randolph Country. Mural. 1930s. Pocahontas Post Office, Arkansas. Biddle, George. Society Freed through Justice. Photograph. 1930s. Justice Department Building. Morris, Carl. Timber Industry. Mural. 1930s. US Post Office.
Rauch, Kevin. “Michigan Teacher is ‘loco’ for Renovo Post Office Mural”. Today’s News Today: The Express:. 30 July 2012. Print. 3 May 2013. http://visitmt.com/history/montana_the_magazine_of_western_history/fall2003/Lochrielarge.jpg