A depiction of Augusto Sandino, Nicaraguan revolutionary leader, is shown on a wall inside a building. Two flags, the Nicaraguan flag (white and blue) and the leftist political party FSLN flag (red and white) surround the mural. Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1984.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

Hotel El Mesón still exists in Estelí, Nicaragua. Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1984.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

People are gathered in what appears to be a lecture hall. The wall reads: "Venceremos en la alfabetizacion...EPA," or in English, "We will overcome in literacy." EPA is the acronym for the Ejército Popular de Alfabetización or in English, People's Literacy Army. Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1984.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

A busy street in Nicaragua shows heavy traffic, people walking, and shops. A sign reads "Calzado el cordobes hecho a mano," which appears to be a store selling handmade footwear and clothing. Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1984.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

McDonald's in Nicaragua. Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1981.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

The sign reads: "Rest. los gitanos," and it appears to be the inside of the restaurant. "Los gitanos," in English, translates to "the Gypsies." A group of young people are talking by the door. Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1981.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

Two oxen are on the street next to a bus stop. Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1984.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

A woman and young girl are pictured cleaning dishes outside. Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1984.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

A large picture of a woman is followed by the words "Asociacion de mujeres nicaraguenses 'Luisa Amanda Espinoza' Matagalpa," or in English, "Association of Nicaraguan Women, Luis Amanda Espinoza' Matagalpa. Luisa was the first Sandinista woman killed in the battle against the Somoza regime. Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1984.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

The sign reads "Ministerio de cultura Biblioteca infantil Luis Alfonso Velasquez," or in English, "Ministry of Culture Children's Library Luis Alfonso Velasquez." Luis was a Nicaraguan boy shot and killed by the Somoza Regime, and his murder was made to look like an accident. Velasquez park is located in Managua, where several murals were painted in the early 1980s and later destroyed by the government in the early 1990s. The library is also located in Managua. Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1984.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

An advertisement reads: "Para la oficina y el hogar Ecalsa una obra maestra en cada por Masaya-Nicaragua Tels. 2888-2889." The English translation is "For the office and the home Ecalsa a masterpiece in each by Masaya-Nicaragua." Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1984.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

Two billboards appear to advertise fire safety precautions. The middle billboard reads: "Extinguidores de incendio Manuel Ocon Icabalceta Sucesores Tels. 44545-42468-71690" In English, "extinguidores de incendio" translates to "fire extinguishers." Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1984.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

The billboard reads: "tu leche tiene todo lo que necesita tu niño." The English translation is "your milk has everything that your child needs." The bottom of the billboard states: "Ministerio de Salud," or in English, "Health Ministry." Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1984.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1981.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

Pictured is Carlos Fonseca with the quote: "Se trata, no de lograr simplemente un cambio de hombres en el poder, sino un cambio de sistema, el derrocamiento de las clases explotadoras y la victoria de las clases explotadas." The English translation is "It is not simply a change of men in power, but a change of system, the overthrow of the exploiting classes and the victory of the exploited classes." Carlos Fonseca is the founder of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) who was killed in 1976, before the Sandinistas won the revolution in 1979. Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1981.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College

Pictured is Augusto Sandino with the quote: "Nicaragua Libre! Nosotros iremos hacia el sol de la libertad o hacia la muerte y si morimos no importa, nuesta causa seguirá viviendo, otros nos seguirán." The English translation is "Free Nicaragua! We will go to the sun of freedom or toward death and if we die it does not matter, our cause will continue to live, others will follow us." Augusto Sandino was a Nicaraguan revolutionary leader who led a rebellion from 1927-1933 against U.S. military influence and occupation in Nicaragua. He became a hero and symbol of resistance against the U.S. across Latin America. In 1934, Sandino was assassinated by the Somoza regime, a long-standing dictatorship in Nicaragua. The Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) revived Sandino's legacy when the Sandinistas won the revolution in 1979. Sandino remains an icon recognized by his iconic sombrero and boots. Archived by Leah Williams. Photographed by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1981.
by David Schwartz Collection, Albright College