Subway Sun

Book

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Museum of Public Relations

Name/Title

Subway Sun

Secondary Title

Storms and Crowds

Description

Interborough Rapid Transit poster from 1923 advising people of increased congestion during if there is a storm during rush hour.

Context

Lee's Subway Sun and Elevated Express, newspaper-style posters for subway stations and trains, contained no direct advocacy of the management's position but subtly suggested ways the passengers could improve service. The spirit of sharing problems and solutions did much to increase goodwill toward the company.

Collection

Ray Eldon Hiebert

Cataloged By

[email protected]

Category

Marketing, Public Relations

Book Details

Volume/Number/Issue

Vol. VI No. 32

Publisher

Interborough Rapid Transit Company

Date Published

Nov 1923

Time Period

20th Century

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

November 26, 2024

Updated By

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Update Date

June 3, 2026