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Guide to the World War Poster collection
Finding aid prepared by Carolyn Keim, 2012 Special Collections, Honnold/Mudd Library Claremont Colleges Library, Claremont University Consortium 800 North Dartmouth Ave Claremont, CA, 91711 Phone: (909) 607-3977 Email: [email protected] URL: http://libraries.claremont.edu/sc/default.html © 2012 Claremont University Consortium. All rights reserved.
Guide to the World War Poster H.Mss.0966 1 collection Descriptive Summary Title: World War posters Dates: 1914-1945 Collection number: H.Mss.0966 Extent: 330 posters Repository: Claremont Colleges. Library. Special Collections, Honnold/Mudd Library. Claremont, CA 91711 Abstract: This collection consists of propaganda posters from both World War I and World War II from the perspective of the Allied powers. While the majority of the posters in this collection are products of the United States government, this collection includes some posters from other countries, Britain and France, and from nongovernmental organizations such as the American Library Association, the Red Cross, the YMCA/YWCA, and private businesses. Physical location: Please consult repository. Languages: Languages represented in the collection: English and French. Access This collection is open for research. Publication Rights All requests for permission to reproduce or to publish must be submitted in writing to Special Collections. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], World War Posters (Collection H.mss.0966). Special Collections, Honnold/Mudd Library, Claremont University Consortium. Accruals No additions to the collection are anticipated. Processing Information Posters were sleeved in archival polyester and arranged by topic and size in archival folders. Each poster was assigned a unique identification number (wwp#####) and has a detailed item record with relevant name and subject headings. Arranged and processed by Carolyn Keim, 2012. Scope and Contents of the Collection This collection consists of propaganda posters from both World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945). There are 144 posters from World War I and 186 posters from World War II. All of the posters represent perspectives from governments and organizations in Allied countries. While the majority of the posters in this collection are the products of the United States government, this collection includes some posters from Britain and France and from nongovernmental organizations like the American Library Association, the Red Cross, and private businesses. There are 330 posters in total, ranging in size from a 7 x 10 inch flyer to a 10-foot long banner. Most of the posters are 20-28 x 28-40 inches. The overall condition of the collection is good. When individual posters are in fragile condition, this has been indicated in a note Series Arrangement This collection of posters is arranged in two series: World War I and World War II. Each series is further subdivided into broad subject categories. Series 1: World War I Subseries 1.1: British war posters Subseries 1.2: French war posters Subseries 1.3: Food production and supply Subseries 1.4: Manpower and employment Subseries 1.5: Miscellaneous Subseries 1.6: Recruitment Subseries 1.7: Relief work Subseries 1.8: War bonds and savings stamps Series 2: World War II Subseries 2.1: Allies Subseries 2.2: Economic stabilization Subseries 2.3: Food production and supply
Guide to the World War Poster H.Mss.0966 2 collection Subseries 2.4: Health and medicine Subseries 2.5: Manpower and employment Subseries 2.6: Miscellaneous Subseries 2.7: Patriotism and morale Subseries 2.8: Resource conservation Subseries 2.9: Security Subseries 2.10: War production Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Subject Headings World War, 1914-1918-Propaganda World War, 1914-1918-Sources World War, 1939-1945-Propaganda World War, 1939-1945-Sources Genre and Form of Materials War posters War posters, American
Series 1: World War I
Subseries 1.1: British war posters Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries contains posters produced in or by the United Kingdom. Subjects include recruitment for the British Red Cross, recruitment for the armed forces, and propaganda against Germany.
Folder 1 The German poison belt: Colour-effects of the enemy’s diabolical asphyxiating gases near Ypres Dimensions: 23.5 x 16.5 in. Creator: Illustrated London news Note Poster showing a poison gas cloud overtaking Zouave and Turkish light infantry regiments. Text continues: "The on-rolling cloud of gas: the suffocating fumes forcing Zouaves and Turcos to retire from the trenches, near Langemarck, from which the enemy had failed to dislodge them by recognized methods of war". Lengthy text continues to describe attack. Poster art created by John De G. Bryan from the sketches by, and under the direct supervision of, an officer present at the action. Published as a supplement to the Illustrated London News. Reference Number: wwp00001 Subjects and Indexing Terms Communication-World War, 1914-1918 Gases, Asphyxiating and poisonous-War use Infantry Propaganda, Anti-German Propaganda, Anti-German-United States Soldiers-Turkish-1910-1920 War posters-British-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Belgium Zouaves-French-1910-1920
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Folder 2 The call, 1917 Dimensions: 21 x 27 in. Creator: Illustrated London news Creator: Kirchner, Raphael Note Poster showing a young Red Cross nurse thinking of Florence Nightingale. With the text: " 'The Call' from the painting by Raphaël Kirchner. Original in possession of the Bruton Galleries, Ltd. 9. Bruton Street, Bond Street, W. 1.". Published by the Illustrated London News [Christmas Number], 1917. Reference Number: wwp00002 Subjects and Indexing Terms British Red Cross Society Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910 Nurses-1910-1920 War posters-British-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Women-Great Britain
Folder 3 Subject nationalities of the German alliance Dimensions: 39.75 x 29.75 in. Physical Description: Poster has remains of tape used to hang it. Creator: Edward Stanford Ltd Note Poster showing a map of the populations and nationalities of the Central Powers in World War I. Below the title is a quotation from the Allies' peace terms as stated in their reply to President Wilson’s note of December 19th, 1916: "The civilised world knows that the aims of the Allies include…the reorganisation of Europe, guaranteed by a stable settlement, based alike upon the principle of nationalities and on the right which all peoples, whether small or great, have to the enjoyment of full security and free economic development." Map created by Stanford's Geographical Establishment, London. Printed London: Dangerfield Printing Co., [n.d.]. Reference Number: wwp00003 Subjects and Indexing Terms Propaganda, Anti-German War posters-British-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Maps World War, 1914-1918-War aims-Germany
Folder 3 What Germany wants: Her claims as set forth by leaders of German thought, 1916 Dimensions: 44 x 29.75 in. Creator: Edward Stanford Ltd Note Poster showing a world map illustrating Germany's aims of controlling 36 parts of the world. Parts are colored in red, numbered, and indexed according to a table of quotations describing Germany's war aims. Map created by Stanford's Geographical Establishment, London. Printed: London: Roberts & Leete Ltd. Litho., [1916?]. No. 14. Reference Number: wwp00004 Subjects and Indexing Terms Propaganda, Anti-German War posters-British-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Maps World War, 1914-1918-War aims-Germany
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Folder 3 Britishers, enlist to-day Dimensions: 26.5 x 41 in. Creator: Lipscombe, Guy Note Poster showing the British flag. Poster art by Guy Lipscombe. Reference Number: wwp00005 Subjects and Indexing Terms Flags-1910-1920 Flags-British-1910-1920 War posters-British-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Recruiting & enlistment-Great Britain
Folder 4 Britishers, you're needed: Come across now, 1917 Extent: 5 posters Dimensions: 27.75 x 41 in. Creator: British and Canadian Recruiting Mission. Creator: Myers, Lloyd Note Poster showing two men on a globe shaking hands across the Atlantic; a man in a suit reaches across from the United States to a soldier standing on Great Britain and France. Poster art by Lloyd Myers. Poster signed: British and Canadian Recruiting Mission; Albert Frank & Co. N.Y. agents. Reference Numbers: wwp00006_0001, wwp00006_0002, wwp00006_0003, wwp00006_0004, wwp00006_0005 Subjects and Indexing Terms Military personnel-British-1910-1920 Rifles-1910-1920 Shaking hands-1910-1920 War posters-British-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Recruiting & enlistment-Canada World War, 1914-1918-Recruiting & enlistment-Great Britain
Subseries 1.2: French war posters Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries contains posters produced in or by France. Subjects include war bonds, sacrifice, battlefields, and victory parades.
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Folder 1 L'emprunt de la libération, 1918 Language of Material: French Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 23.75 x 16 in. Creator: Faivre, Abel, 1867-1945 Creator: L'Illustration Note Poster showing allied flags forcing Kaiser Wilhelm II to kneel down. Text: "Reproduction en lac-similé de la composition originale dessinée au fusain et au pastel par Abel Faivre, pour l’affiche du 4me Emprunt national (Octobre 1918)." Published as a supplement to L'Illustration. Library has colored and black and white copies. Reference Numbers: wwp00007_001, wwp00007_002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Allied Powers (1919- ) William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 Flags-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-France-1910-1920 War posters-French-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-France World War, 1914-1918-France-Art and the war
Folder 5 Décorations de guerre de l’empire britannique, 1917 Language of Material: French Dimensions: 11.5 x 15.75 in. Creator: L'Illustration Note Poster showing ten different military decorations from Great Britain. Text on the poster labels the decorations as: Ordre de Saint-Michel et Saint-George, Distinguished Service Cross, Military Cross, Ordre du Bain, Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order, Military Medal, Distinguished Conduct in the Field Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. Printed as a part of L’Illustration. Reference Number: wwp00008 Subjects and Indexing Terms Military decorations-Great Britain-1910-1920 War posters-French-1910-1920
Folder 5 Derrière le mur on peut pleurer Language of Material: French Dimensions: 12 x 18.5 in. Creator: Jonas, Lucien, 1880-1947 Note Poster showing a full-length depiction of a French soldier, holding a rifle and standing in a city street beside a wall. The soldier is watching two crying women in front of the wall. Further French soldiers are present in the background, behind the wall. Signed: Lucien Jonas, 1915. Published in Les Annales. Reference Number: wwp00009 Subjects and Indexing Terms Grief-1910-1920 Military personnel-French-1910-1920 Rifles-French-1910-1920 War posters-French-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-France World War, 1914-1918-France-Art and the war World War, 1914-1918-Women-France
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Folder 5 Merci, 1919 Language of Material: French Dimensions: 11.75 x 17.75 in. Creator: L'Illustration Creator: Sabattier, Louis Rémy Note Poster showing a female allegory of France, wearing a Phrygian cap and kissing a soldier on the cheek. Poster art by L. Sabattier. Printed: [Paris: L'Illustration, 1919]. The title given on other instances of this poster is "Merci!" Reference Number: wwp00010 Subjects and Indexing Terms Allegories-1910-1920 Kissing-1910-1920 Military personnel-French-1910-1920 War posters-French-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-France-Art and the war
Folder 6 Souscrivez tous au 3e emprunt de la défense nationale vous aiderez nos héroïques soldats: à rendre Strasbourg à la France, 1917 Language of Material: French Dimensions: 15.75 x 23.75 in. Creator: Hansi, 1873-1951 Creator: L'Illustration Note Poster showing the French army entering the city of Strasbourg with children running before the soldiers waving flags. Poster is advertising the 3rd National Defense Loan, "to return Strasbourg to France". Signed: Hansi, 1917 [pseudonym for Jean-Jacques Waltz]. Text continues: “Supplement à L'Illustration. Reproduction de l'affiche de Hansi pour le 3me Emprunt de la Défense nationale (Novembre 1917)." Reference Number: wwp00011 Subjects and Indexing Terms Children-1910-1920 Flags-French-1910-1920 Military personnel-French-1910-1920 Strasbourg (France)-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-France-1910-1920 War posters-French-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-France World War, 1914-1918-France-Art and the war
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Folder 6 War drawings by François Flameng, 1916 Language of Material: French Dimensions: 23 x 15.75 in. Creator: Flameng, François, 1856-1923 Creator: L'Illustration Note Four paintings by François Flameng showing various aspects of the war in France. Drawings are: 1) "Écossais revenant du combat (Juillet 1916)", showing British soldiers marching and carrying supplies, 2) "L’Église d’Albert", showing two boys carrying supplies near a bombed church, 3) "Le cimetière de Fricourt" showing the destruction of a cemetery, and 4) "Campement de la Brigade de Cavalerie canadienne du général S…" showing a group of soldiers in a camp. Illustrations are all signed François Flameng and dated 1916. From Croquis de Guerre par François Flameng, an edition of the magazine L'Illustration, [1916?]. Reference Number: wwp00012 Subjects and Indexing Terms Cavalry-Canadian-1910-1920 Military personnel-British-1910-1920 Soldiers-1910-1920 War damage-France-1910-1920 War posters-French-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-France-Art and the war
Folder 6 Le défilé de la victoire: 14 Juillet 1919 Language of Material: French Dimensions: 25.25 x 20.5 in. Note Poster showing a photograph of a victory parade at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, on Bastille Day, July 14, 1919. Photograph is signed "Manuel". Reference Number: wwp00013 Subjects and Indexing Terms Arc de Triomphe (Paris, France) Bastille Day Parades & processions-1910-1920 Soldiers-1910-1920 War posters-French-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-France World War, 1914-1918-France-Paris
Subseries 1.3: Food production and supply Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries contains posters urging Americans to grow food, conserve food, eat less of certain foods (especially wheat), and send food overseas for both armed forces and civilians.
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Folder 7 Little Americans, do your bit: Eat corn meal mush, oatmeal, cornflakes, hominy, and rice with milk: Eat no wheat cereals, leave nothing on your plate Extent: 3 posters Dimensions: 14 x 22 in. Creator: Parker, Cushman, b. 1881 Creator: United States Food Administration Note Poster showing a young boy saluting a bowl of cereal. Poster art by Cushman Parker for the United States Food Administration. Poster labeled "OA". Reference Numbers: wwp00014_0001, wwp00014_0002, wwp00014_0003 Subjects and Indexing Terms Boys-1910-1920 Cereal products-1910-1920 Children-1910-1920 Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 Saluting-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
Folder 8 Defeat the Kaiser and his U-boats: Victory depends on which fails first, food or frightfulness: Eat less wheat Dimensions: 14 x 21.5 in. Creator: Steele Creator: United States Food Administration Note Poster showing a dark figure [the Kaiser?] and a U-boat, with a burning vessel sinking in the distance. Poster art by Steele for the United States Food Administration. Poster also signed "OC". Reference Number: wwp00015 Subjects and Indexing Terms William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 Naval warfare-1910-1920 Propaganda, Anti-German World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
Folder 8 Our flags: Beat Germany, support every flag that opposes Prussianism: Eat less of the food fighters need, deny yourself something, waste nothing , 1918 Dimensions: 14 x 21.5 in. Creator: Treidler, Adolph, b. 1886 Creator: United States Food Administration Note Poster showing the American and other Allied flags. Poster art by Adolph Treidler for the United States Food Administration. Printed: New York: Heywood Strasser & Voigt Litho. Co, [1918]. Poster also signed "OB." Reference Number: wwp00016 Subjects and Indexing Terms Allied Powers (1919- ) Flags-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
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Folder 2 The world cry, food: Keep the home garden going, 1918 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Creator: McKee, William Creator: United States Food Administration Note Poster showing three men carrying food. Text: "The spirit of '18, The world cry, food, Keep the home garden going". Poster designed by William McKee for the United States Food Administration. Printed Boston: Forbes, [1918]. No. 24. Reference Numbers: wwp00017_0001, wwp00017_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Victory gardens-United States World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
Folder 9 Can vegetables, fruit, and the Kaiser too: Write for free book to National War Garden Commission, Washington, D.C., 1918 Dimensions: 22 x 33 in. Creator: National War Garden Commission Creator: Pack, Charles Lathrop, 1857-1937 Creator: Verrees, J. Paul, b. 1889 Note Poster showing a caricature of the Kaiser in a canned food jar draped with a sword, topped with a helmet, and labeled "Kaiser Brand Unsweetened". Other canning jars are depicted with the labels "peas" and "tomatoes". With the text: "What are you doing? The Kaiser is canned-- can food. Can vegetables, fruit, and the Kaiser too. Write for free book to National War Garden Commission, Washington, D.C. , Charles Lathrop Pack, President, P.S. Ridsdale, Secretary”. Poster designed by J. Paul Verrees. Printed Philadelphia: Gatchel & Manning, Engravers, c. National War Garden Commission, 1918. Reference Number: wwp00018 Subjects and Indexing Terms William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 Canning & preserving World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
Folder 9 Save the products of the land: Eat more fish, they feed themselves, 1917 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Creator: Bull, Charles Livingston, 1874-1932 Creator: United States Food Administration Note Poster showing underwater view of fish swimming among seaweed. Poster designed by Charles Livingston Bull for the United States Food Administration. Printed New York: Heywood Strasser & Voigt Litho. Co., [1917]. No. 13. Reference Numbers: wwp00019_0001, wwp00019_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Fish-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
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Folder 9 Food will win the war: You came here seeking freedom, now you must help to preserve it: Wheat is needed for the allies, waste nothing , 1917 Dimensions: 19.75 x 29.75 in. Creator: Chambers, Charles Edward, ca. 1883-1941 Creator: United States Food Administration Note Poster showing immigrants arriving in New York harbor, with Statue of Liberty beneath a rainbow. Poster art by C.E. Chambers. Printed: New York: Rusling Wood, Litho., [1917]. No. 18. Reference Number: wwp00020 Subjects and Indexing Terms Immigrants-1910-1920 Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 Rainbows-1910-1920 Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.) World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
Folder 10 War rages in France: We must feed them, 1917 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Creator: Townsend, Harry Everett Creator: United States Food Administration Note Poster showing refugees in a ruined street. Text continues: "They cannot fight & raise food at the same time. Denying ourselves only a little means Life to them." Poster art signed: Townsend. Printer unknown, [1917]. No. 19. Reference Numbers: wwp00021_0001, wwp00021_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Refugees-France-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
Folder 10 Hunger: For three years America has fought starvation in Belgium. Will you eat less wheat, meat, fats and sugar that we may still send food in ship loads? , 1918 Dimensions: 21 x 28.75 in. Creator: Raleigh, Henry, 1880-1945 Creator: United States Food Administration Note Poster showing starving women and children. Poster art signed: Raleigh. Printer unknown, [1918]. No. 12. Reference Number: wwp00022 Subjects and Indexing Terms Children-1910-1920 Mothers-United States Starvation-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Belgium World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
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Folder 10 Feed a fighter: Eat only what you need, waste nothing, that he and his family may have enough, 1918 Dimensions: 21 x 29 in. Creator: Morgan, Wallace Creator: United States Food Administration Note Poster showing a soldier in a trench, holding a cup. Poster art signed: W. Morgan. Printed: Cincinnati; New York: The Strobridge Litho. Co., [1918]. No. 15. Reference Number: wwp00023 Subjects and Indexing Terms Soldiers-American-1910-1920 Trenches-1910-1920 War relief-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
Folder 11 This is what God gives us: What are you giving so that others may live? Eat less wheat, meat, fats, sugar: Send more to Europe or they will starve , 1917 Dimensions: 21 x 28.75 in. Creator: Hendee, A. Creator: United States Food Administration Note Poster showing a bounty of fall fruits and vegetables. Poster art signed: A. Hendee. Printer unknown, [1917]. No. 17. Reference Number: wwp00024 Subjects and Indexing Terms Farm produce-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply World War, 1914-1918-Religious aspects
Folder 11 Food and the War! American wheat to win! Dimensions: 20 x 29.5 in. Creator: United States Food Administration Note Poster showing lengthy text explaining the need to conserve and supply food to Europe, especially wheat. Gives directions for use of wheat in homes, bakeries, and restaurants. Printed: The Carey Printing Company, [n.d.]. No. 22. Reference Number: wwp00025 Subjects and Indexing Terms Eating & drinking-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply World War, 1914-1918-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 11 Will you have a part in victory?, 1918 Dimensions: 22 x 32.75 in. Creator: Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960 Creator: National War Garden Commission Note Poster showing Liberty sowing seeds. Text continues: "Write to the National War Garden Commission, Washington, D.C. for free books on gardening, canning, & drying. 'Every garden a munition plant', Charles Lathrop Pack, President". Poster art signed: James Montgomery Flagg. Printer unknown, c1918. Reference Number: wwp00026 Subjects and Indexing Terms Columbia (Symbolic character)-1910-1920 Victory sign-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
Folder 11 Keep it coming: Waste nothing, 1917 Dimensions: 21 x 29 in. Creator: Illian, George, 1894-1932 Creator: United States Food Administration Note Poster showing a convoy of Army trucks labeled "food" in a snowy landscape. With the quote: "We must not only feed our soldiers at the front but the millions of women & children behind our lines" Gen. John J. Pershing. Poster art signed: Illian. Printed: New York: The W.F. Powers Co. Litho., [1917] for the United States Food Administration. No. 14. Reference Number: wwp00027 Subjects and Indexing Terms Pershing, John J., (John Joseph), 1860-1948 Convoys-1910-1920 Trucks-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
Folder 12 Will you help the women of France? Save wheat Physical Description: Poster is in fragile state and has multiple tears. Dimensions: 56 x 36.5 in. Creator: Penfield, Edward, 1866-1925 Creator: United States Food Administration Creator: United States. Committee on Public Information. Division of Pictorial Publicity Note Poster showing three women pulling a cultivating machine. Poster art by Edward Penfield. Designed for the U.S. Food Administration by the Division of Pictorial Publicity. Printed: New York: W.F. Powers Co. Litho, [1918]. No. 23. Reference Number: wwp00028 Subjects and Indexing Terms Farming-France-1910-1920 Women-Employment-France-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects World War, 1914-1918-France World War, 1914-1918-Women-France
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Folder 12 They are giving all: Will you send them wheat?, 1918 Dimensions: 56 x 36 in. Creator: Dunn, Harvey, 1884-1952 Creator: United States Food Administration Creator: United States. Committee on Public Information. Division of Pictorial Publicity Note Poster showing soldiers with bayonets charging over a hill. Poster art by Harvey Dunn, 1918. Designed for the U.S. Food Administration by the Division of Pictorial Publicity. Printed: New York: W.F. Powers Co. Litho., 1918. No. 25. Reference Number: wwp00029 Subjects and Indexing Terms Bayonets-1910-1920 Campaigns & battles-1910-1920 Soldiers-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Food supply
Subseries 1.4: Manpower and employment Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries contains posters on vocational training for veterans and war production work, and posters encouraging businesses to hire veterans.
Folder 13 "Put fighting blood in your business: Here's his record! Does he get a job?" Dimensions: 28 x 19 in. Creator: American Red Cross Creator: Smith, Dan, 1865-1934 Creator: United States Employment Service Creator: United States. Dept. of Labor Creator: United States. War Dept Note Poster showing U.S. Marines engaged in battle in France; also shows a badge listing battles in which the Marines fought. Poster is promoting veterans for employment. With the text: "'Put fighting blood in your business. Here’s his record! Does he get a job?' – Arthur Wood, Assistant to the Secretary of War. List your employment needs with the U.S. Employment Service. American Red Cross co-operating with the Department of War [and the] Department of Labor". Poster art by Dan Smith. Designed and printed: Baltimore; New York: Thomsen-Ellis Company, [between 1917 and 1920]. Reference Number: wwp00030 Subjects and Indexing Terms Campaigns & battles-1910-1920 United States. Marine Corps Veterans-Employment-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Veterans-United States
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Folder 13 He can win! The Federal Board provides training, consult the local Red Cross Home Service section Dimensions: 18.5 x 27 in. Creator: American Red Cross Creator: Smith, Dan, 1865-1934 Note Poster showing a soldier in uniform (Library of Congress describes him as "injured"), sitting at a desk holding a pipe in one hand and a pencil in his other hand. On the desk are drafting tools, an ink pot, and a paper with mechanical drawings. A large Red Cross symbol appears in the top right corner of the picture. Poster art by Dan Smith. Designed and printed: Baltimore; New York : Thomsen-Ellis Co., [1919?]. Reference Number: wwp00031 Subjects and Indexing Terms Employment-United States-1910-1920 Mechanical drawings-1910-1920 Soldiers-American-1910-1920 Veterans-Employment-1910-1920 Vocational education-1900-1910 World War, 1914-1918-Veterans-United States
Folder 13 Jobs for fighters: If you need a job, if you need a man, inform the official central agency, 1917 Dimensions: 14.75 x 24.75 in. Creator: Grant, Gordon, 1875-1962 Creator: United States Employment Service Note Poster showing a soldier holding his "Honorable Discharge," crossing a welcome mat to pass through door of "Bureau for Returning Soldiers and Sailors”. Text continues: "this service is free". Poster signed: Gordon Grant, Capt. U.S.A. Printed: Baltimore; New York: Thomsen-Ellis Co., [1917], for the United States Department of Labor, United States Employment Service. Reference Number: wwp00032 Subjects and Indexing Terms Doors & doorways-1910-1920 Veterans-Employment-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Veterans-United States
Folder 14-15 If you can use tools you are needed for patriotic service, at good wages, to build ships Extent: 9 posters Dimensions: 19.25 x 24 in. Creator: United States. Dept. of Labor Note Poster text in black and red. Text continues with a list of the trades needed in shipbuilding. No. 14-1379. 9 copies: Reference numbers: wwp00033_0001-- wwp00033_0009 Subjects and Indexing Terms Boat & ship industry-1910-1920 Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-War work
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Subseries 1.5: Miscellaneous Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries has miscellaneous posters of war poetry, propaganda against Germany, and speeches by President Wilson on the justification for war and the contested territory of Alsace-Lorraine.
Folder 16 Columbia calls, 1916 Dimensions: 14 x 20 in. Creator: Aderente, Vincent, ca. 1880-1941 Creator: Halsted, Frances Adams Note Poster showing Columbia holding a flag and a sword while standing on top of a globe, with the text of a poem by Halsted "Columbia Calls." Poster art by V. Aderente and designed by Frances Adams Halsted. Printed: New York: Quadri-Color Co, c. 1916. Reference Number: wwp00034 Subjects and Indexing Terms Columbia (Symbolic character)-1910-1920 Flags-American-1910-1920 Patriotism-United States-1910-1920
Folder 16 President Wilson's historic message, 1917 Dimensions: 14 x 20 in. Creator: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Note Poster showing a transcript of Woodrow Wilson's Address to Congress on Monday, April 2nd, 1917. Above the text is a portrait of Woodrow Wilson surrounded by flags and topped by an eagle. Poster is copyrighted by Chas. G. Taylor, 1917. Poster is also signed by Taylor's Printery, Los Angeles; A.E. Mitchell; and Warren T. Potter, Publisher and Bookseller, 739 So. Broadway, Los Angeles, Calif. This instance of the poster contains graffiti: "Robert Bernard is a slacker". Reference Number: wwp00035 Subjects and Indexing Terms Communication-World War, 1914-1918 Eagles Flags-American-1910-1920
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Folder 16 Why Germany wants peace, 1918 Dimensions: 20.5 x 30.5 in. Creator: C.S. Hammond & Company Creator: United States. Committee on Public Information Note Poster showing a map of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East and highlighting areas occupied by Germany and the Central Powers. "The Pan-German Plan" is shown in red. With the text: "Every American ought to know why we entered this war. Every American ought to know why this conflict must continue until our aims are achieved. The publications listed below will give you this information". Below the map is a list of the publications of the Committee on Public Information, in four series: I. Red, White, and Blue Series-- II. War Information Series-- III. Loyalty Leaflets-- IV. Official Bulletins. Map illustration by C.S. Hammond & Co., N.Y. Printed Washington, DC: Publications of the Committee on Public Information, 1918. Reference Number: wwp00036 Subjects and Indexing Terms Books-1910-1920 Propaganda, Anti-German-United States United States-Politics and government-1913-1921 World War, 1914-1918-Maps World War, 1914-1918-War aims-Germany
Folder 17 Alsace-Lorraine: President Wilson's address to Congress, January 8, 1918: The wrong done to France by Prussia in 1871 in the matter of Alsace-Lorraine, which has unsettled the peace of the world for nearly fifty years, should be righted in order that peace may once more be made secure in the interest of all Dimensions: 34 x 49 in. Creator: Henner, Jean-Jacques, 1829-1905 Note Poster showing a reproduction of a painting with personification of Alsace as a young Alsatian woman in mourning. Poster art by J.J. Henner. Poster contains excerpts of speeches about Alsace-Lorraine by President Wilson and the representatives of Alsace-Lorraine and lists representatives of Alsace-Lorraine. Printed: New York: Alco-Gravure, [n.d]. Reference Number: wwp00037 Subjects and Indexing Terms Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Alsace (France)-History Lorraine (France)-History Women-France-Alsace World War, 1914-1918-Women-France
Subseries 1.6: Recruitment Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries consists of recruitment posters for the armed forces, including the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and some reserve forces.
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Folder 18 What the Navy is doing: Heroes of the Deep Dimensions: 17 x 14 in. Creator: Nightingale, W.A. Creator: United States. Navy Note Poster showing a photograph of Navy enlisted men standing by a damaged ship. Text continues with a story of this crew’s fight with a U-boat and ends with "Enlist in the Navy". Photography by W.A. Nightingale, U.S.N.. Printed: New York: Press of Navy Recruiting Bureau, [n.d.]. Reference Number: wwp00038 Subjects and Indexing Terms Sailors-1910-1920 Submarines (Ships)-Germany World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States World War, 1914-1918-Naval operations-American
Folder 18 Follow the flag for freedom: Your choice, Naval Reserve, Coast Guard, or Navy Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 14 x 20 in. Creator: Daugherty, James Henry, 1889-1974 Creator: United States. Navy Note Poster showing Columbia leading a sailor and a warship, with flags flying in the background. Text: "The Navy strikes now". Poster art by James Daugherty. Printed: New York: Press of Navy Recruiting Bureau, [n.d.]. This instance of the poster is stamped: "Recr. St-. May 27 to June 1S- at City Hall Pomona". Reference Numbers: wwp00039_0001, wwp00039_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Coast Guard United States. Naval Reserve United States. Navy Columbia (Symbolic character)-1910-1920 Flags-American-1910-1920 Sailors-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States
Folder 19 Do your duty! Full information at 50 East 42nd Street, Mayor's Recruiting Committee, 1917 Dimensions: 14 x 22 in. Note Poster showing Laurette Taylor hanging a recruiting poster of a soldier with text, "Enlist to-day. He's happy and satisfied, are you?" Caption: Laurette Taylor in "Out There," her new play by J. Hartley Manners. Globe Theatre - now. Printed: [1917]. Reference Number: wwp00040 Subjects and Indexing Terms Manners, J. Hartley Taylor, Laurette, 1884-1946 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States
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Folder 19 The United States Army wants men under 35 years of age: Steady employment for four years and upwards, retirement after 30 years with liberal retired pay for life: For particulars, apply to Army Recruiting Offices Dimensions: 21 x 11 in. Creator: United States. Army Note Poster showing two soldiers, one standing and holding a rifle and the other on a horse and blowing a bugle. Reference Number: wwp00041 Subjects and Indexing Terms Bugles Cavalry- United States Rifles-American World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States
Folder 19 US Navy: See the world, save your money, serve the nation: Information gladly given at U.S. Navy recruiting stations Dimensions: 21 x 11 in. Creator: United States. Navy Note Poster showing a sailor calling out and pointing to the poster's text, with ships in the background. The "S" of "US" forms the beginning letter of the three phrases: see the world, save your money, and serve the nation. Reference Number: wwp00042 Subjects and Indexing Terms Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 Sailors-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States
Folder 20 Uphold our honor: Join Army, Navy, Marines Dimensions: 21 x 11 in. Note Poster showing an American flag. Reference Number: wwp00043 Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Army United States. Marine Corps United States. Navy Flags-American-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States
Folder 20 Join Army, Navy, Marines Dimensions: 14 x 22 in. Note Poster showing a large American flag. Printed: New York: The Hegeman Print, [1917?]. Reference Number: wwp00044 Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Army United States. Marine Corps United States. Navy Flags-American-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States
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Folder 20 Join Army, Navy, Marines Dimensions: 18 x 24 in. Note Poster showing a large American flag. Reference Number: wwp00045 Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Army United States. Marine Corps United States. Navy Flags-American-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States
Folder 12 Join the air service and serve in France: Do it now, 1917 Dimensions: 25 x 36.5 in. Creator: Verrees, J. Paul, b. 1889 Note Poster showing two soldiers, one using binoculars, with an American airplane above. Poster art by J. Paul Verrees, 1917. Printed: Philadelphia: Ketterlinus, [1917]. Reference Number: wwp00046 Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Army. Air Service Airplanes-1910-1920 Military personnel-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States
Folder 21 All together! Enlist in the Navy, 1917 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 43 x 31 in. Creator: Reuterdahl, Henry, 1871-1925 Note Poster showing an American sailor among sailors from various countries: Italy, Russia, United Kingdom, France, and Japan. Poster art by H. Reuterdahl, U.S.N.R.F. Printed: New York: American Lithographic Co, [1917]. This instance is stamped: "U.S. Navy Recruiting Station at 318 Union Oil Building, 7th and Spring". Reference Numbers: wwp00047_0001, wwp00047_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Navy Military uniforms-1910-1920 Race relations-United States-1910-1920 Sailors-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States
Folder 21 Over there: U.S. Navy, 1917 Dimensions: 40 x 58.75 Creator: Sterner, Albert, 1863-1946 Note Poster showing a sailor being sent to battle by a symbolic female figure with a sword, possibly Columbia. Poster art by Albert Sterner, 1917. Printed: New York: American Lithographic Co., [1917]. Reference Number: wwp00048 Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Navy Columbia (Symbolic character)-1910-1920 Sailors-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States
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Folder 22 Help your country stop this: Enlist in the Navy, 1917 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 79 x 62 in. Physical Description: Poster is in a fragile state. Creator: Brangwyn, Frank, 1867-1956 Note Poster showing sailors in a lifeboat, as one gestures toward a sinking, burning ship in the distance. Poster art by by Frank Brangwyn, A.R.A. Printed: New York: American Lithographic Co., [1917]. This instance of this poster is in two separate pieces: Reference Numbers: wwp00049_0001 and wwp00049_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Navy Lifeboats-1910-1920 Propaganda, Anti-German Sailors-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States
Folder 22 It takes a man to fill it: Join the Navy Dimensions: 27.75 x 42 in. Creator: Duncan, Charles, b. 1892 Creator: United States. Navy Note Poster showing a chair with a Navy uniform on it. Poster art by Charles Stafford Duncan, 1918. Poster issued by Recruiting Inspector Western Division, U.S. Navy. Printed: San Francisco, Schmidt Litho, [n.d.]. This instance is stamped: "U.S. Navy Recruiting Station at 318 Union Oil Building, 7th and Spring". Reference Number: wwp00050 Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Navy Military uniforms-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States
Folder 23 I want you for the Navy: Promotion for anyone enlisting, apply any recruiting station or postmaster , 1917 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 27 x 41 in. Creator: Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952 Note Poster showing a young woman in a Navy uniform jacket and cap. Poster art by Howard Chandler Christy. Printed: Boston: Forbes, [1917]. Reference Numbers: wwp00051_0001, wwp00051_0002. Reference number wwp00051_0001 is stamped: "U.S.Navy Recruiting Station at 318 Union Oil Building, 7th and Spring". Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Navy Cross dressing-1910-1920 Military uniforms-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States World War, 1914-1918-Women-United States
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Folder 23 Gee!! I wish I were a man, I'd join the Navy: Be a man and do it, United States Navy Recruiting Station 1917 Dimensions: 26.75 x 40 in. Creator: Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952 Note Poster showing a young woman in a Navy uniform. Poster art by Howard Chandler Christy, 1917. This instance is stamped: "U.S. Navy Recruiting Station at 318 Union Oil Building, 7th and Spring". Reference Number: wwp00052 (See also: wwp00053). Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Navy Cross dressing-1910-1920 Military uniforms-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States World War, 1914-1918-Women-United States
Folder 23 Gee!! I wish I were a man, I'd join the Navy, Naval Reserve, or Coast Guard 1918 Dimensions: 27 x 41 in. Creator: Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952 Note Poster showing a young woman in a Navy uniform. Poster art by Howard Chandler Christy, 1918. Reference Number: wwp00053 (See also: wwp00052). Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Coast Guard United States. Naval Reserve United States. Navy Cross dressing-1910-1920 Military uniforms-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918- Recruiting & enlistment- United States World War, 1914-1918-Women-United States
Subseries 1.7: Relief work Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries contains posters from agencies, organizations, and private businesses raising funds and support for the war effort. Organizations include: the American Library Association, the YMCA/YWCA, the Red Cross, and the organizations of the United War Work Campaign.
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Folder 24 American Library Association: Library War Service Extent: 4 posters Dimensions: 10 x 15 in. Creator: American Library Association Note Poster showing four scenes of activities sponsored by the American Library Association Library War Service, including interiors of facilities, military personnel reading and studying, and women working. Printed: New York: Alco-Gravure Inc., [n.d.]. Reference Numbers: wwp00054_0001, wwp00054_0002, wwp00054_0003, wwp00054_0004. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00055, wwp00056, wwp00057, and wwp00072) Subjects and Indexing Terms American Library Association. Library War Service Books-1910-1920 Military personnel-1910-1920 Reading-1910-1920 Slang-1910-1920 Soldiers-American-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Libraries World War, 1914-1918-Social aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-War work World War, 1914-1918-Women-United States
Folder 25 American Library Association: Library War Service Extent: 4 posters Dimensions: 9.75 x 15 in. Creator: American Library Association Note Poster showing five scenes of activities sponsored by the American Library Association Library War Service, including interiors and exteriors of facilities, military personnel reading and studying, and women working as librarians and nurses. Printed: New York: Alco-Gravure Inc., [n.d.]. Reference Numbers: wwp00055_0001, wwp00055_0002, wwp00055_0003, wwp00055_0004. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00054, wwp00056, wwp00057, and wwp00072). Subjects and Indexing Terms American Library Association. Library War Service Books-1910-1920 Military personnel-1910-1920 Reading-1910-1920 Soldiers-American-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Libraries World War, 1914-1918-Social aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-War work World War, 1914-1918-Women-United States
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Folder 26 American Library Association: Library War Service Extent: 6 posters Dimensions: 15 x 20 in. Creator: American Library Association Note Poster showing seven scenes of activities sponsored by the American Library Association Library War Service, including interiors and exteriors of facilities, wounded and quarantined soldiers, and military personnel reading and studying. Printed: New York: Alco-Gravure Inc., [n.d.]. Reference Numbers: wwp00056_0001-- wwp00056_0006. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00054, wwp00055, wwp00057, and wwp00072). Subjects and Indexing Terms American Library Association. Library War Service Books-1910-1920 Military personnel-1910-1920 Reading-1910-1920 Soldiers-American-1910-1920 War-Relief of sick and wounded World War, 1914-1918-Libraries World War, 1914-1918-Social aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-War work
Folder 27 American Library Association: Library War Service Extent: 3 posters Dimensions: 15 x 20.25 in. Creator: American Library Association Note Poster showing six scenes of activities sponsored by the American Library Association Library War Service, including interiors and exteriors of facilities and military personnel reading and studying. Printed: New York: Alco-Gravure Inc., [n.d.]. Reference Numbers: wwp00057_0001, wwp00057_0002, wwp00057_0003. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00054, wwp00055, wwp00056, and wwp00072) Subjects and Indexing Terms American Library Association. Library War Service Books-1910-1920 Military personnel-1910-1920 Periodicals-1910-1920 Reading-1910-1920 Soldiers-American-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Libraries World War, 1914-1918-Social aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-War work
Folder 28 YMCA Dimensions: 16 x 13.5 in. Creator: YMCA of the USA Note Poster showing a large orange triangle with a black bar containing YMCA in white letters. Reference Number: wwp00058 Subjects and Indexing Terms Young Men's Christian associations
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Folder 28 An appeal to the American people, 1917 Dimensions: 12.25 x 18.75 in. Creator: American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief Creator: American Red Cross Creator: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Note Poster showing the text of a letter by Woodrow Wilson tacked to a bulletin board, with a portrait of Woodrow Wilson above it. The letter discusses the need for aid for Armenian and Syrian peoples and is signed 29 October, 1917. Reference Number: wwp00059 Subjects and Indexing Terms Fund raising-1910-1920 International relief War relief-1910-1920
Folder 28 2 1/2 million starving Armenian and Syrian women and children: 17 cents a day will save a life! Dimensions: 19 x 12.25 in. Creator: American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief Creator: Dodge, Cleveland H., (Cleveland Hoadley), 1860-1926 Note Poster text continues: "Send contributions now to Cleveland H. Dodge, Treasurer, American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief, One Madison Avenue, New York." Reference Number: wwp00060 Subjects and Indexing Terms Children-1910-1920 Fund raising-1910-1920 International relief War relief-1910-1920 Women-1910-1920
Folder 29 We belong 100% strong Dimensions: 17.25 x 23.5 in. Creator: American Red Cross Note Poster showing a large red cross. Reference Number: wwp00061 Subjects and Indexing Terms Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Medical care World War, 1914-1918-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 29 How to send mail, money and parcels to prisoners in Germany or Austria Dimensions: 17 x 21.75 in. Creator: American Red Cross Note Poster showing how to address correspondence to prisoners of war in Germany or Austria. Detailed instructions on how to send money, letters, and packages to American prisoners, Allied prisoners, and Americans in foreign units. Produced by the American National Red Cross, Bureau of Prisoners' Relief, Washington, D.C., [n.d.]. Reference Number: wwp00062 Subjects and Indexing Terms Correspondence War relief-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Prisoners and prisons
Folder 29 Hold up your end! War Fund Week: One hundred million dollars, 1917 Dimensions: 20.25 x 27.5 in. Creator: American Red Cross Creator: King, W.B. Note Poster showing a Red Cross nurse holding up one end of a stretcher with the other end extended toward the viewer. Poster art by W.B. King. Printer unknown, [1917]. Form N.Y. 18, Second War Fund. Reference Number: wwp00063 Subjects and Indexing Terms Nurses-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Medical care World War, 1914-1918-Women-United States
Folder 30 "The first three!" Give till it hurts, they gave till they died: War Fund Week, one hundred million dollars, 1917 Dimensions: 20.25 x 27.25 in. Creator: American Red Cross Creator: Kidder Note Poster showing the portraits of three soldiers, captioned Hay, Enright, and Gresham, against an American flag. Poster art by Kidder. Printer unknown, [1917]. Form N.Y. 19, Second War Fund. Reference Number: wwp00064 Subjects and Indexing Terms Soldiers-American-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
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Folder 30 Motherless, fatherless, starving: How much to save these little lives? War Fund Week, one hundred million dollars, May 20th-27th, 1917 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20.5 x 27.5 in. Creator: American Red Cross Note Poster showing a Red Cross nurse among small children, some with French flags, as a woman on her knees hands the nurse an infant. Poster art signed "Crisp". Printer unknown, [1917]. Form N.Y. 20 Second War Fund. Reference Numbers: wwp00065_0001, wwp00065_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Children-1910-1920 Flags-American-1910-1920 Nurses-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Children-France World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Medical care
Folder 31 While someone gives his life, what are you giving? Think a minute. All of the Red Cross War Fund goes for war relief 1917 Dimensions: 20.5 x 27.5 in. Creator: American Red Cross Note Poster showing a large red cross. Printer unknown, [1917]. Form CH3- Second War Fund. Reference Number: wwp00066 Subjects and Indexing Terms War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Medical care
Folder 31 If you knew a day's pay would save a life, would you give one day a month? All of the Red Cross War Fund goes for war relief, 1917 Dimensions: 20.5 x 27.25 in. Creator: American Red Cross Note Poster showing a large red cross. Printer unknown, [1917]. Form CH2--Second War Fund. Reference Number: wwp00067 Subjects and Indexing Terms War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Medical care
Folder 31 A little starving child brought back to life, because you went without some luxury: All of the Red Cross War Fund goes for war relief , 1917 Dimensions: 20.5 x 27.25 in. Creator: American Red Cross Note Poster showing a large red cross. CH1--Second War Fund. Reference Number: wwp00068 Subjects and Indexing Terms Children-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Medical care
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Folder 32 The greatest mother in the world Dimensions: 20.25 x 27.25 in. Creator: American Red Cross Creator: Foringer, A. E., (Alonzo Earl), 1878-1948 Note Poster showing a Red cross nurse cradling a wounded soldier on a stretcher. Poster art by A.E. Foringer. Printer unknown, [1917-18]. Form N.Y. 31, Second War Fund. Reference Number: wwp00069 Subjects and Indexing Terms Families-1910-1920 Mothers-United States Nurses-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 War casualties-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Medical care World War, 1914-1918-Women-United States
Folder 32 "Hey fellows!" Your money brings the book we need when we want it American Library Association, United War Work Campaign, Week of November 11, 1918 , 1918 Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Creator: Sheridan, John E. Creator: United States. Committee on Public Information. Division of Pictorial Publicity Note Poster showing a soldier holding a book and calling out, and a sailor reading. Poster designed by J. Sheridan for the Committee on Public Information, Division of Pictorial Publicity. Reference Number: wwp00070 Subjects and Indexing Terms United War Work Campaign, Inc Book drives-1910-1920 Books-1910-1920 Military personnel-1910-1920 Reading-1910-1920 Soldiers-American-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Folder 32 Knowledge wins: Public library books are free Dimensions: 19 x 28 in. Creator: American Library Association Creator: Smith, Dan, 1865-1934 Note Poster showing a soldier moving from the trenches to a city by means of a bridge of books. Poster created by Dan Smith for the American Library Association. Printed Baltimore; New York: Thomsen-Ellis Company. Reference Number: wwp00071 Subjects and Indexing Terms Reading-1910-1920 Soldiers-American-1910-1920 Trenches-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Libraries World War, 1914-1918-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 33 American Library Association: Library War Service Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 19.75 x 29.75 in. Creator: American Library Association Note Poster showing fifteen scenes of activities sponsored by the American Library Association Library War Service, including interiors and exteriors of facilities and military personnel reading and studying. Reference Numbers: wwp00072_0001, wwp00072_0002. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00054, wwp00055, wwp00056). Subjects and Indexing Terms American Library Association. Library War Service Books-1910-1920 Military personnel-1910-1920 Periodicals-1910-1920 Reading-1910-1920 Soldiers-American-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Libraries World War, 1914-1918-Social aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-War work
Folder 33 Library war service of the American Library Association: Every dot on the map means a special war library for our fighting men, United War Work Campaign, Week of November 11, 1918 , 1918 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 25.5 x 20.5 in. Creator: American Library Association Note Poster showing map of United States with locations of war librarys for American soldiers and a list of the library services run by the American Library Association. Reference Numbers: wwp00073_0001, wwp00073_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms United War Work Campaign, Inc Books-1910-1920 Military personnel-1910-1920 Soldiers-American-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Libraries World War, 1914-1918-Maps
Folder 34 Every girl pulling for victory: Victory Girls United War Work Campaign, 1918 Dimensions: 22 x 27.75 in. Creator: Penfield, Edward, 1866-1925 Note Poster showing a young woman rowing a boat named "Victory." Poster art signed E.P. Printer unknown, [1918]. Reference Number: wwp00074 Subjects and Indexing Terms United War Work Campaign, Inc Girls-1910-1920 Rowboats-1910-1920 Women-Organizations-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-War work World War, 1914-1918-Women-United States
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Folder 34 YMCA United War Work Campaign, November 11-18, 1918, 1918 Dimensions: 22 x 33 in. Creator: Wauk, S. J. Creator: YMCA of the USA Note Poster showing a portrait of General Pershing, with a quote from him in support of the United War Work Campaign. Text: "Cabled from France August 21st, 1918, 'A sense of obligation for the varied and useful service rendered to the army in France by the Y.M.C.A. prompts me to join in the appeal for its further financial support. I have opportunity to observe its operations, measure the quality of its personnel and mark its beneficial influence upon our troops, and I wish unreservedly to commend its work for the Army.' Pershing." Portrait by S.J. Wauk, Paris, March 1918. Printed: New York: Alco-Gravure, Inc., 1918. Reference Number: wwp00075 Subjects and Indexing Terms Pershing, John J., (John Joseph), 1860-1948 United War Work Campaign, Inc World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects World War, 1914-1918-Social aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-War work
Folder 35 YWCA: war work centers in the United States Dimensions: 38.25 x 27.25 in. Creator: C.S. Hammond & Company Note Poster showing a map of the United States marked with YWCA war work centers. Centers include Hostess Houses ("White" and "Colored"), Girls' Clubs, Emergency Housing for Girls, City Associations, and International Institutes for Young Women. Poster copyright C.S. Hammond & Co, New York. Reference Number: wwp00076 Subjects and Indexing Terms Young Women’s Christian Association of the U.S.A. Segregation-1910-1920 Women-Organizations-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Maps World War, 1914-1918-Social aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-War work
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Folder 35 For every fighter a woman worker: Care for her through the YWCA, United War Work Campaign Dimensions: 29.75 in x 40 in. Physical Description: Poster is in a fragile state, large tear across the middle. Creator: Treidler, Adolph, b. 1886 Creator: United War Work Campaign, Inc Creator: Young Women’s Christian Association of the U.S.A. Note Poster showing a female munitions worker wearing a cap and overalls, holding a fighter plane in her right hand and artillery shell in her left. Behind her is a large blue inverted triangle, the emblem of the YWCA. Poster art by Adolph Treidler. Printed: New York: American Lithographic Co, [n.d.]. Reference Number: wwp00077 Subjects and Indexing Terms United War Work Campaign, Inc Young Women’s Christian Association of the U.S.A. Airplanes-1910-1920 Artillery (Weaponry) Women-Employment-1910-1920 Women-Organizations-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-War work World War, 1914-1918-Women-United States
Folder 35-37 Books wanted for our men "in camp and over there": Take your gifts to the public library Extent: 5 posters Dimensions: 28 x 42 in. Creator: Falls , C. B., (Charles Buckles), 1874-1960 Note Poster showing a soldier carrying a rifle on his back and a stack of books in his arms. Poster art signed "F" and The Gill Engraving Co., NY. Reference Numbers: wwp00078_0001, wwp00078_0002, wwp00078_0003, wwp00078_0004, wwp00078_0005 Subjects and Indexing Terms Book drives-1910-1920 Books-1910-1920 Military personnel-1910-1920 Reading-1910-1920 Rifles-1910-1920 Soldiers-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Libraries World War, 1914-1918-Social aspects-United States
Folder 37 For our aviators: Send us something to melt or sell, gold, silver, plate Dimensions: 29 x 40 in. Creator: Falls , C. B., (Charles Buckles), 1874-1960 Note Poster showing an eagle in flight. Text continues: "The government pays for the metal - we buy comforts for the men. Treasure and Trinket Fund, 259 Fifth Avenue, National Special Aid." Printed: New York: Carey Print. Reference Number: wwp00079 Subjects and Indexing Terms Eagles War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects
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Folder 37 Our soldiers in France need "smokes": The Sun Tobacco Fund supplies them: Do your bit Physical Description: Poster is in two parts and is very fragile. Dimensions: 44.5 x 41 in. Creator: Sun (New York, N.Y. : 1833) Note Poster showing text in red and blue. Produced by The Sun (newspaper) Tobacco Fund. Printed: New York: Empire City Job Print, n.d. A stamp relating to the printing is obscured by ink smudge. Reference Number: wwp00080 Subjects and Indexing Terms American newspapers Slang-1910-1920 Tobacco War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Social aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-War work
Subseries 1.8: War bonds and savings stamps Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries contains posters advertising savings stamps and war bonds, including the First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth (Victory Liberty Loan) liberty bonds.
Folder 38 Provide the sinews of war: Buy Liberty Bonds, 1918 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 21 x 19.75 in. Creator: Pennell, Joseph, 1857-1926 Note Poster showing a shipyard with cranes and a ship covered in rigging. Poster art by Joseph Pennell, Del. Printed: New York: Heywood Strasser & Voigt Litho. Co., c1918. No. 7-A. Reference Numbers: wwp00081_0001, wwp00081_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Boat & ship industry-1910-1920 Industrial facilities-1910-1920 Liberty bonds War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Folder 38 Honor roll: The following patriotic men and women in this organization have invested in the Victory Liberty Loan 1919 Dimensions: 20 x 20 in. Note Poster showing a flag of a blue "V" on a white field with a wide red border, and numbered spaces for listing bond purchasers. This poster has four signatures: Benedict Arnold, Charles A. [Sindberger?], Bob Reynolds IIII, and Bill Jones. Printed: Chicago: Regensteiner Colortype Co, [1919]. Reference Number: wwp00082 Subjects and Indexing Terms Flags-1910-1920 Liberty bonds Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects
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Folder 39 Our daddy is fighting at the front for you, back him up, buy a United States Gov't Bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917, 1917 Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Note Poster showing a smiling little boy and girl with an American flag. Poster art signed Dewey. Printed: New York: The T.F. Moore Co., 1917. No. 6. Reference Number: wwp00083 Subjects and Indexing Terms Boys-1910-1920 Children-1910-1920 Families-1910-1920 Flags-American-1910-1920 Girls-1910-1920 Liberty bonds War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Folder 39 Before sunset buy a U.S. Government Bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917, 1917 Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Creator: De Land, Eugenie, b. 1872 Note Poster showing the Statue of Liberty seen above the New York harbor and skyline. The night sky and sunset create an American flag. Poster art by Eugeníe DeLand. Printed: New York: Sackett & Wilhelms Corporation, [1917]. No. 2. Reference Number: wwp00084 Subjects and Indexing Terms Flags-American-1910-1920 Liberty bonds Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.) Sunrises & sunsets-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Folder 39 Buy a United States government bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917 , 1917 Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Creator: Groesbeck, Dan Sayre, 1878-1950 Note Poster showing Uncle Sam gesturing towards troops, ships, and planes around the Statue of Liberty, with the quote, "Shall we be more tender with our dollars than with the lives of our sons", W.G. McAdoo [Secretary of the Treasury]. Poster designed by Dan Sayre Groesbeck. Printed Chicago: Illinois Litho. Co, Chicago. No. 1. Reference Number: wwp00085 Subjects and Indexing Terms McAdoo, W. G., (William Gibbs), 1863-1941 Flags-American-1910-1920 Liberty bonds Soldiers-American-1910-1920 Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.) Uncle Sam (Symbolic character) War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
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Folder 40 Remember! The flag of liberty, support it! Buy U.S. government bonds 3rd Liberty Loan Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Note Poster showing immigrants in a harbor with an American flag. Printed: Heywood Strasser & Voigt Litho. Co., [1917-1918]. No. 6-A. Reference Number: wwp00086 Subjects and Indexing Terms Flags-American-1910-1920 Immigrants-1910-1920 Liberty bonds Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Folder 40 U.S.A Bonds: Third Liberty Loan campaign Boy Scouts of America: Weapons for liberty, 1917 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20 x 30 in. Creator: Boy Scouts of America Creator: Leyendecker, J. C. , (Joseph Christian), 1874-1951 Note Poster showing Liberty and a Boy Scout holding a sword inscribed, "Be prepared." Poster art by J.C. Leyendecker. Printed: New York: American Lithographic Co., [1917]. Reference Numbers: wwp00087_001, wwp00087_002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Boys-1910-1920 Children-1910-1920 Liberty bonds War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Folder 41 My daddy bought me a government bond of the Third Liberty Loan, did yours?, 1917 Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Note Poster showing a little girl with a pink ribbon in her hair, clutching a Liberty Loan bond. Printed: New York: The United States Printing & Lithograph Co., [1917]. 11-A. Reference Number: wwp00088 Subjects and Indexing Terms Children-1910-1920 Families-1910-1920 Girls-1910-1920 Liberty bonds War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
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Folder 41 Ring it again: Buy U.S. Gov't bonds, Third Liberty Loan, 1917 Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Note Poster showing the Liberty Bell and a crowd at Independence Hall. Printed New York: Sackett & Wilhelms Corp., [1917]. 8-A. Reference Number: wwp00089 Subjects and Indexing Terms Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.) Liberty Liberty Bell-1910-1920 Liberty bonds Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Folder 41 "Good bye, Dad, I'm off to fight for Old Glory, you buy U.S. Gov't bonds", Third Liberty Loan, 1917 Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Creator: Harris, Lawrence S. Note Poster showing a young man in uniform shaking the hand of an older man, with a landscape of farms in the distance. Poster designed by Lawrence S. Harris. Printed New York: Sackett & Wilhelms Corp., [1917]. 9-A. Reference Number: wwp00090 Subjects and Indexing Terms Families-1910-1920 Liberty bonds Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 Shaking hands-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Folder 41 Are you 100% American? Prove it! Buy U.S. government bonds, Third Liberty Loan, 1917 Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Note Poster showing text bordered by flags, bunting, an eagle, and smoking cannons. Note on poster: "U.S. Treasury will pay interest every six months". Poster designed by Stern. Printed New York: Sackett & Wilhelms Corp., [1917]. 10-A. Reference Number: wwp00091 Subjects and Indexing Terms Liberty bonds Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
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Folder 42 Clear-the-way!! Buy bonds, Fourth Liberty Loan Dimensions: 19.75 x 29.75 in. Creator: Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952 Note Poster showing a woman symbolizing America above a naval gun crew in action. Poster designed by Howard Chandler Christy. Printed Buffalo, NY: Niagara Litho Co., [191-]. 10-B. Reference Number: wwp00092 Subjects and Indexing Terms Artillery (Weaponry) Columbia (Symbolic character)-1910-1920 Liberty bonds War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Naval operations-American
Folder 42 For home and country: Victory Liberty Loan, 1918 Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Creator: Orr, Alfred Everitt, 1886- Note Poster showing a soldier holding a child and embracing a woman who is touching a medal attached to the soldier's uniform. Poster designed by Alfred Everitt Orr. Printed New York: American Lithographic Co., 1918. 2C. Reference Number: wwp00093 Subjects and Indexing Terms Children-1910-1920 Families-1910-1920 Liberty bonds Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1914-1918-Women-United States
Folder 42 Buy liberty bonds, 1917 Dimensions: 20 x 30 in. Note Poster showing a profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln and a quote from the Gettysburg Address: "That government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth"- A. Lincoln. Printed New York: American Lithographic Co., [1917]. 12-A. Reference Number: wwp00094 Subjects and Indexing Terms Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Liberty bonds Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 Silhouettes-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
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Folder 43 The Hun: His mark, blot it out with Liberty Bonds, 1917 Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Creator: St. John, James Allen, 1872-1957 Note Poster showing a bloody hand print. Poster designed by J. Allen St. John and Manz Engraving Co., Chicago. Printed: Chicago: Allied Printing, [1917]. 4BB. Reference Number: wwp00095 Subjects and Indexing Terms Blood-1910-1920 Hands-1910-1920 Liberty bonds Propaganda, Anti-German-United States Slang-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Folder 43 Invest, 1917 Dimensions: 19.5 x 29.5 in. Note Poster showing a large "V" for victory. Printed: Cincinnati: The Strobridge Litho. Co., [1917]. 3-C. Reference Number: wwp00096 Subjects and Indexing Terms Victory sign-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Folder 43 Keep him free, buy War Savings Stamps issued by the United States Treasury Dept., 1917 Dimensions: 20 x 29.75 in. Creator: Bull, Charles Livingston, 1874-1932 Creator: United States. Committee on Public Information. Division of Pictorial Publicity Note Poster showing a monumental eagle on a nest as planes fly below. Note on poster: "W.S.S. War Savings Stamps issued by the United States Government". Poster designed by Charles Livingston Bull for the Committee on Public Information, Division of Pictorial Publicity. Printed Philadelphia: Ketterlinus, [1917]. Reference Number: wwp00097 Subjects and Indexing Terms Airplanes-1910-1920 Eagles Liberty War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
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Folder 44 Lend your money to your government: Buy a United States government bond, Second Liberty Loan of 1917, U.S. Treasury will pay you interest every six months , 1917 Dimensions: 48 x 36 in. Note Poster showing a panoramic view of the U.S. Treasury Building from the southeast. Printed: [New York: American Lithographic Co., 1917]. No. 7. Reference Number: wwp00098 Subjects and Indexing Terms Liberty bonds United States. Dept. of the Treasury-Buildings War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Folder 45 Fight or buy bonds: Third Liberty Loan, 1917 Dimensions: 29.75 x 40 in. Creator: Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952 Note Poster showing a woman in white waving the American flag, as soldiers march behind her. Poster art by Howard Chandler Christy, 1917. Printed: Boston: Forbes, [1917]. 2A. Reference Number: wwp00099 Subjects and Indexing Terms Flags-American-1910-1920 Liberty bonds Soldiers-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Folder 45 Americans all! Victory Liberty Loan, 1919 Dimensions: 26.75 x 39.75 in. Creator: Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952 Note Poster showing allegorical female figure of America, standing in front of American flag, holding wreath over "Honor roll" consisting of last names from different ethnic groups. Poster art by Howard Chandler Christy, 1919. Printed: Boston: Forbes, [1919]. 4-C. Reference Number: wwp00100 Subjects and Indexing Terms Flags-American-1910-1920 Immigrants-1910-1920 Liberty bonds Patriotism-United States-1910-1920 Race relations-United States-1910-1920 War bonds & funds-1910-1920 War relief-1910-1920 World War, 1914-1918-Economic & industrial aspects-United States
Series 2: World War II
Subseries 2.1: Allies Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries contains posters on the United Nations and the countries allied with America in World War II.
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Folder 46 The United Nations: An organization for peace and world progress, 1945 Dimensions: 26.75 x 21 in. Creator: United States. Dept. of State Creator: United States. Office of Strategic Services Note Poster showing a chart of the structure of the United Nations organization, surrounded by depictions and explanations of what the organization does. Text continues: "International organization proposed at Dumbarton Oaks". Produced by the Department of State, Publication 2280. Prepared by Presentation Branch, OSS. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1945, O-635482. This instance of this poster was sent, with a note of explanation and instruction, to Bodine Electric Co., 108 W Sixth Street, Los Angeles, Calif. [on back of poster]. Reference Number: wwp00101 Subjects and Indexing Terms United Nations
Folder 47 The united nations fight for freedom, 1942 Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: Broder, S. Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing the top of the Statue of Liberty surrounded by flags of the Allied nations. Poster art by Broder. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 19. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-498304. Reference Number: wwp00102 Subjects and Indexing Terms Allied Powers (1919- ) Flags Liberty Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.) World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 47 United we are strong, united we will win, 1943 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 40 x 55.75 in. Creator: Koerner, Henry Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing artillery barrels draped with flags of the Allied countries and firing in unison. Poster art by Henry Koerner. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 64. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-527286. Reference Numbers: wwp00103_0001, wwp00103_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Allied Powers (1919- ) Artillery (Weaponry) Flags World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Subseries 2.2: Economic stabilization Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries contains posters on the economics of the home front, including: war bonds, taxes, rationing, and price regulation.
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Folder 46 For peace and security, buy bonds, 1945 Dimensions: 18.5 x 25.75 in. Creator: Ball, Linn Creator: United States. Dept. of the Treasury Note Poster showing the Magi in colorful garments riding camels toward the Christmas Star. Poster art by Linn Ball. Produced by the U.S. Treasury, War Finance Division, 67-A. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1495 [sic], O-668763. Reference Number: wwp00104 Subjects and Indexing Terms Magi War bonds & funds-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Religious aspects
Folder 48 We'll take care of the Rising Sun: You take care of rising prices Dimensions: 20.25 x 28.25 in. Creator: United States. Office of Economic Stabilization Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a soldier, with leaves on his helmet and a gun strapped to his back, giving a thumbs-up. A beach and palm trees are in the background. Seven steps for economic stabilization are listed. Poster distributed by OWI for the Office of Economic Stabilization. Reference Number: wwp00105. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00106, wwp00107, wwp00108, and wwp00109). Subjects and Indexing Terms Inflation-United States Price regulation-United States-1940-1950 Rationing-United States Soldiers-American-1940-1950 War bonds & funds-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 48 I'm out to lick runaway prices: Let's all follow the 7-key plan to hold prices down Dimensions: 20.25 x 28.25 in. Creator: United States. Office of Economic Stabilization Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing an angry woman in an apron clenching her right fist. Seven steps are listed. Poster distributed by OWI for the Office of Economic Stabilization. Reference Number: wwp00106. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00105, wwp00107, wwp00108, and wwp00109). Subjects and Indexing Terms Fists Inflation-United States Price regulation-United States-1940-1950 Rationing-United States War bonds & funds-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Women-United States
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Folder 48 Here's how to head off runaway prices: Follow the 7-key plan to hold prices down Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20 x 28 in. Creator: United States. Office of Economic Stabilization Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a woman carrying a war ration book and two bags full of groceries. Seven steps for economic stabilization are listed. Poster distributed by OWI for the Office of Economic Stabilization. Reference Numbers: wwp00107_0001, wwp00107_0002. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00105, wwp00106, wwp00108, and wwp00109). Subjects and Indexing Terms Inflation-United States Price regulation-United States-1940-1950 Rationing-United States War bonds & funds-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Women-United States
Folder 49 For victory and my personal post war world: I'm following the 7-key plan to hold prices down Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20 x 28 in. Creator: United States. Office of Economic Stabilization Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a man in overalls pointing to an envelope of war bonds that he is holding. An industrial plant is in the background. Seven steps for economic stabilization are listed. Poster distributed by OWI for the Office of Economic Stabilization. Reference Numbers: wwp00108_0001, wwp00108_0002. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00105, wwp00106, wwp00107, and wwp00109). Subjects and Indexing Terms Inflation-United States Price regulation-United States-1940-1950 Rationing-United States War bonds & funds-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 49 You can lick runaway prices: You hold the 7 keys to hold down prices Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20 x 28 in. Creator: Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960 Creator: United States. Office of Economic Stabilization Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing Uncle Sam gesturing to the viewer. Seven steps are listed. Poster art by James Montgomery Flagg. Poster distributed by OWI for the Office of Economic Stabilization. Reference Numbers: wwp00109_0001, wwp00109_0002. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00105, wwp00106, wwp00107, and wwp00108). Subjects and Indexing Terms Inflation-United States Price regulation-United States-1940-1950 Rationing-United States Uncle Sam (Symbolic character) War bonds & funds-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 50 Doing all you can, brother? Buy war bonds, 1943 Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Sloan, Robert Smullyan, b. 1915 Creator: United States. Dept. of the Treasury Note Poster showing a close-up of a soldier's face with blood seeping through a bandage on his head. Poster art by Robert S. Sloan. Produced by the Treasury Department (cf. Monthly Catalog, Issue 570, April 1943, p. 503). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-502782. WSS 715. Reference Number: wwp00110 Subjects and Indexing Terms Soldiers-American-1940-1950 War bonds & funds-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States Wounds & injuries
Folder 50 Attack, attack, attack: Buy war bonds, 1942 Dimensions: 28 x 40 in. Creator: United States. Dept. of the Treasury Creator: Warren, F., (Ferdinand) Note Poster showing soldiers with rifles and machine guns rushing up a hill near a beach, while airplanes fly overhead. Poster art created by Ferdinand Warren. Produced by the Treasury Department (cf. Monthly Catalog, Issue 560, May 1943, p. 643). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-497775. WSS 697-B. Reference Number: wwp00111 Subjects and Indexing Terms Campaigns & battles-1940-1950 Soldiers-American-1940-1950 War bonds & funds-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 50 Keep the Home Front Pledge: Pay no more than ceiling prices, pay your points in full, 1944 Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration Note Poster showing a woman in an apron raising her hand to take a pledge. By her shoulder is a box with a hand carrying a food basket and the slogans "Food fights for freedom", "Produce and conserve", and "Share and play square". Produced by the Price Administration Office (cf. Monthly Catalog, Issue 593, July 1944, p. 692). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-571209. Reference Number: wwp00112. (See also: Reference Number: wwp00113). Subjects and Indexing Terms Inflation-United States Price regulation-United States-1940-1950 Rationing-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Women-United States
Folder 51 Cost of living in two wars: Keep up the good work, keep down living costs, pay no more than ceiling prices, 1944 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Helguera, Leon Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration Note Poster showing Uncle Sam gesturing to a graph showing the relatively lower cost of living in the Second World War than in the First World War. At the bottom right hand corner of the poster is a woman in an apron pledging the "Home Front Pledge". Poster art by Leon Helguera. Produced by the Price Administration Office (cf. Monthly Catalog, Issue 594, July 144, p. 850). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-585391. Reference Numbers: wwp00113_0001, wwp00113_0002. (See also: Reference Number: wwp00112). Subjects and Indexing Terms Inflation-United States Price regulation-United States-1940-1950 Uncle Sam (Symbolic character) World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Women-United States
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Folder 52 You are one of the 50,000,000 Americans who must fill out an income tax return by March 15th: File yours early, 1944 Extent: 4 posters Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: United States. Dept. of the Treasury Creator: United States. Internal Revenue Service Note Poster showing a 1944 1040 form and a 1944 withholding receipt (W-2 form) in between red and blue text. Text continues: "Use your withholding receipt or Form 1040. You must file an income tax return if your income in 1944 was $500 or more." Produced by the United States Treasury Department, Bureau of Internal Revenue. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-622152. On verso: "Why this poster is important" with extended text. Reference Numbers: wwp00114_0001, wwp00114_0002, wwp00114_0003, wwp00114_0004 Subjects and Indexing Terms Income tax Tax returns World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 53 You are one of the 50,000,000 Americans who must fill out an income tax return by March 15: Do it now!, 1944 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: United States. Dept. of the Treasury Creator: United States. Internal Revenue Service Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing red and blue text surrounded by a red and blue lined border. Text continues: "Avoid the rush. Find out where you stand on payments or refund…today. If blank returns have not been sent you, write the Collector of Internal Revenue in your district…Study instructions carefully. File your return early." Produced by the Treasury Department, Bureau of Internal Revenue. Distributed for the Treasury Department by the Office of War Information. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-568411. Reference Numbers: wwp00115_0001, wwp00115_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Income tax Tax returns World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Subseries 2.3: Food production and supply Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries contains posters asking Americans to grow, preserve, and conserve food.
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Folder 54 A message about food from the President of the United States, 1945 Extent: 4 posters Dimensions: 18.25 x 26 in. Note Poster showing a message from President Harry Truman, urging Americans to grow, preserve, and conserve food. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1945, O-654012. Reference Numbers: wwp00116_0001, wwp00116_0002, wwp00116_0003, wwp00116_0004 Subjects and Indexing Terms Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 Canning & preserving Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 Victory gardens-United States World War, 1939-1945-Food supply-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 55 Of course I can! I'm patriotic as can be and ration points won't worry me!, 1944 Extent: 4 posters Dimensions: 18.5 x 25.5 in. Creator: United States. Office of War Information Creator: United States. War Food Administration Creator: Williams, Dick Note Poster showing a wide-eyed woman in an apron struggling to carry home processed jars of food. Poster art by Dick Williams. Distributed by the Office of War Information for the War Food Administration, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-643470. Reference Numbers: wwp00117_0001, wwp00117_0002, wwp00117_0003, wwp00117_0004 Subjects and Indexing Terms Canning & preserving Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 Rationing-United States World War, 1939-1945-Food supply-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Women-United States
Folder 56 Your victory garden counts more than ever, 1945 Extent: 3 posters Dimensions: 19 x 26.5 in. Creator: Morley, Hubert Creator: United States. War Food Administration Note Poster showing vegetables and a man and a woman working in a garden. Poster art by Morley. Produced by the War Food Administration. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1945, O-629743. Reference Numbers: wwp00118_0001, wwp00118_0002, wwp00118_0003 Subjects and Indexing Terms Vegetables-United States Victory gardens-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Food supply-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work
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Subseries 2.4: Health and medicine Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries covers health and medical aspects including the recruitment of nurses, the importance of a balanced diet, and safety rules in the workplace.
Folder 57 Join American Red Cross, 1942 Dimensions: 20 x 13.5 in. Physical Description: This instance of the poster has been cut off along the bottom, obscuring some of the text. Creator: American Red Cross Creator: Kauffmann, R. C. Note Poster showing American Red Cross nurse walking with four men of the United States military services. Reference Number: wwp00119 Subjects and Indexing Terms American Red Cross-Recruiting & enlistment-1940-1950 Military personnel-American-1940-1950 Military uniforms-American-1940-1950 Nurses-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-War work World War, 1939-1945-Women-United States
Folder 58 A word of thanks: By oversubscribing the 1943 War Fund you have proved again that your American Red Cross is truly a people’s partnership , 1943 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 22 x 27.75 in. Creator: American Red Cross Note Poster showing a red cross and a message of thanks which describes various activities carried out by the American Red Cross. Poster 1103. Allied Printing Trades Council Union Label, Chicago, 22. Reference Numbers: wwp00120_0001, wwp00120_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms War bonds & funds-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Medical care World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work
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Folder 59 Our wounded need help: Ten ways you can release nurses for military service Extent: 3 posters Dimensions: 20.75 x 28 in. Creator: American Red Cross Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a list of ways to conserve health resources and help recruit nurses for military and civilian services. Poster produced by the American Red Cross, Recruiting Agency for Army-Navy Nurse Corps and the United States Office of War Information. On verso: "Please display prominently!" with extended text. Reference Numbers: wwp00121_0001, wwp00121_0002, wwp00121_0003 Subjects and Indexing Terms American Red Cross-Recruiting & enlistment-1940-1950 Nurses-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Medical care World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work World War, 1939-1945-Women-United States
Folder 60 For health eat some food from each group every day!, 1943 Dimensions: 22 x 28 in. Creator: United States. Dept. of Agriculture Note Poster showing a food chart with seven food categories. Text continues: "U.S. needs US strong, eat the basic 7 every day. In addition to the basic 7, eat any other foods you want". Produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-525965. Reference Number: wwp00122 Subjects and Indexing Terms Health education-United States-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Health aspects World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 60-61 Take care! Idle hands work for Hitler, 1942 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20 x 28.25 in. and 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a man with his arm in a sling. Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-464378. A-8. Reference Numbers: wwp00123_0001, wwp00123_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Health aspects World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work Wounds & injuries
Folder 61 Follow safety rules!, 1942 Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing white crosses draped with work uniforms and industrial tools. The image is in grayscale with the text in yellow and white. The text continues: "More American workers were killed and wounded in industrial accidents last year than all the causalities from bombs in Britain in two years of war". Produced by the War Production Board, War Production Drive Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-491592. No. A-24. Reference Number: wwp00124 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States War casualties-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Health aspects World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work Wounds & injuries
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Subseries 2.5: Manpower and employment Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries encourages Americans to participate in the war effort through war work. Some topics include women and minorities in the workplace.
Folder 62 Miles of hell to Tokyo! 1945 Extent: 4 posters Dimensions: 18.25 x 26 in. Creator: Sewell, Amos Creator: United States. War Manpower Commission Note Poster showing an injured soldier crawling on the ground. Text continues: "Work where you’re needed, consult your U.S. Employment Service Office". Poster art by Amos Sewell. Produced by the War Manpower Commission. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1945, O-546461. Reference Numbers: wwp00125_0001, wwp00125_0002, wwp00125_0003, wwp00125_0004 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Soldiers-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 63 Get the Jap and get it over: Work where you're needed, 1945 Extent: 3 posters Dimensions: 20 x 27.75 in. Creator: Saalburg, Allen Russell, 1899-1987 Creator: United States. War Manpower Commission Note Poster showing tattered Japanese and Nazi flags flying on a bamboo pole. Poster art by Allen Saalburg. Produced by the War Manpower Commission. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1945, O-648346. Reference Numbers: wwp00126_0001, wwp00126_0002, wwp00126_0003 Subjects and Indexing Terms United States Employment Service Defense industry-United States Flags Flags-Japanese-1940-1950 Swastikas World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work
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Folder 64 They'll let us know when to quit, 1944 Extent: 4 posters Dimensions: 20 x 28 in. Creator: Anderson, Lyman, 1907-1993 Creator: United States. War Manpower Commission Note Poster showing a male worker in front of an industrial tool gesturing towards soldiers fighting in the background. Poster art by Lyman Anderson. Produced by the War Manpower Commission. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-620773. Reference Numbers: wwp00127_0001, wwp00127_0002, wwp00127_0003, wwp00127_0004 Subjects and Indexing Terms Campaigns & battles-1940-1950 Defense industry-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 65 "Every man woman and child is a partner", 1942 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 39.75 x 27.75 in. Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a crowd of men and women in the background while the quote from President Roosevelt ("Every man, woman, and child is a partner") is shown in a red arrow pointing to figures for war materials produced in 1942. Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D. C., M-1. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O- 453836. Reference Numbers: wwp00128_0001, wwp00128_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 65 Men working together!, 1942 Dimensions: 39.75 x 29.75 in. Creator: United States. Office for Emergency Management Note Poster showing a helmeted soldier, a factory worker, and a sailor standing together. Poster produced by the Office for Emergency Management, Division of Information. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-444380. Reference Number: wwp00129 Subjects and Indexing Terms Laborers-American-1940-1950 Sailors-American-1940-1950 Soldiers-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-War work
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Folder 66 Americans all, 1942 Dimensions: 40 x 28 in. Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Creator: United States. War Manpower Commission Note Poster showing nine men working on a tank. Surnames, symbolizing a number of ethnic and national origins, appear beside the workers. A quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt appears below the image: "…it is the duty of employers and labor organizers to provide for the full participation of all workers without discrimination because of race, creed, color, or national origin". Produced by the War Manpower Commission, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-476311. Reference Number: wwp00130 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Race relations-United States-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 66 United we win, 1942 Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: Liberman, Howard Creator: United States. War Manpower Commission Note Poster showing a photograph of an African-American and a white factory worker working together with an American flag in the background. Photograph by Howard Liberman. Produced by the War Manpower Commission, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-484339. OWI No. 38 (cf. Monthly catalog, Issue 580, May 1943, p. 632). Reference Number: wwp00131 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Flags-American-1940-1950 Race relations-United States-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 66 Women in the war: We can't win without them, 1942 Dimensions: 28 x 40 in. Creator: United States. War Manpower Commission Note Poster showing a photograph of a woman factory worker wearing an apron or smock of printed fabric and riveting a weapon. Produced by the War Manpower Commission, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-477830. Reference Number: wwp00132 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work World War, 1939-1945-Women-United States
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Subseries 2.6: Miscellaneous Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries has miscellaneous posters covering propaganda against the Nazis, advertisement for a clothing drive, and a message by General Eisenhower to defeated Germans in the United States Zone.
Folder 57 Message from General Eisenhower to the German people in the United States Zone 1945 Language of Material: German Dimensions: 18.75 x 20.5 in. Note Poster showing the text of General Eisenhower's letter to the German people, 6 August 1945. Text is in German and English. Reference Number: wwp00133 Subjects and Indexing Terms Eisenhower, Dwight D., (Dwight David), 1890-1969 Germany-Foreign relations-United States Reconstruction (1939-1951)-Germany United States-Foreign relations-Germany
Folder 67 What can you spare that they can wear?: Give clothing for war relief, April 1 to 30, 1941 Dimensions: 21.75 x 27.75 in. Creator: Kaiser, Henry J., 1882-1967 Creator: United National Clothing Collection for War Relief (U.S.) Note Poster showing two children in tattered clothing. Produced by the United National Clothing Collection for Overseas War Relief, Henry J. Kaiser, National Chairman. Distributed in cooperation with the Office of War Information. With "S.A. No. 1 Lipaba [?] Union Label New York 41" in the lower right corner. Reference Number: wwp00134 Subjects and Indexing Terms Children-1940-1950 Humanitarian assistance International relief World War, 1939-1945-Civilian relief World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 68 This is Nazi brutality, 1942 Dimensions: 28.25 x 38 in. Creator: Shahn, Ben, 1898-1969 Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a man with a cloth sack covering his head and with his wrists chained to a brick wall, as if awaiting execution. Text continues in the form of a telegram: "Radio Berlin. It is official announced: All men of Lidice, Czechoslovakia, have been shot--the women deported to a concentration camp--the children sent to appropriate centers—the name of the village was immediately abolished. 6/11/42/115p". Poster art by Ben Shahn. Produced by the Office of War Information, No. 11. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-491104. Reference Number: wwp00135 Subjects and Indexing Terms Lidice Massacre, Lidice, Czech Republic, 1942 Propaganda, Anti-German-United States World War, 1939-1945-Concentration camps-Germany
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Folder 68 We French workers warn you: Defeat means slavery, starvation, death, 1942 Dimensions: 39.75 x 28.25 in. Creator: Shahn, Ben, 1898-1969 Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing laborers with hands raised. Poster art by Ben Shahn. Produced by the War Production Board, A-25. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-491777. Reference Number: wwp00136. (See also: Reference Number: wwp00137). Subjects and Indexing Terms Liberty Propaganda, Anti-German-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-France
Folder 68 We French workers warn you: Defeat means slavery, starvation, death, 1942 Dimensions: 39.75 x 28.25 in. Creator: Shahn, Ben, 1898-1969 Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing laborers with hands raised. Poster art by Ben Shahn. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 17. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-491777. Reference Number: wwp00137. (See also: Reference Number: wwp00136). Subjects and Indexing Terms Liberty Propaganda, Anti-German-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-France
Folder 69 This is the enemy, 1943 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing an arm with a swastika on its sleeve stabbing a knife through a book labeled "Holy Bible". Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 76. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-533688. Reference Numbers: wwp00138_0001, wwp00138_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Bibles Intellectual freedom-Germany Propaganda, Anti-German-United States Swastikas World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Religious aspects World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Subseries 2.7: Patriotism and morale Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries covers those posters designed to galvanize support for the war effort. Poster illustrations include flags and war heroes, the attack at Pearl Harbor, and encouragement to work with all Americans in the war effort, despite social, racial, or gender differences. There are also examples of the Four Freedoms posters by Norman Rockwell.
Folder 67 The state of this nation is good, the heart of this nation is sound, the spirit of this nation is strong, the faith of this nation is eternal , 1943 Dimensions: 20 x 14.25 in. Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing an eagle with a selection from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s speech to Congress, January 7, 1943 below it. Produced by Office of War Information, Washington D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-507621. OWI No. 40. Reference Number: wwp00139 Subjects and Indexing Terms Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Eagles Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 67 The four freedoms: Message to the 77th Congress, January 6, 1941 1941 Dimensions: 17 x 23 in. Creator: American Legion Creator: National Congress of Parents and Teachers Creator: National Education Association of the United States Creator: United States. Office of Education Note Poster showing text from Franklin D. Roosevelt's message to Congress, January 6, 1941. Poster prepared for American Education Week, November 9-15, 1941. Produced by the U.S. Office of Education in cooperation with the National Education Association, American Legion, and National Congress of Parents and Teachers. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1941, O-406668. Reference Number: wwp00140. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00156, wwp00157, wwp00158, wwp00159). Subjects and Indexing Terms Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 American Education Week Civil rights-United States Freedom of religion Freedom of speech Human rights Liberty World War, 1939-1945-Religious aspects World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 70 Americans all, let's fight for victory: Americanos todos, luchamos por la victoria, 1943 Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian Dimensions: 20 x 27.75 in. Creator: Helguera, Leon Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing two hands holding hats, one a Mexican sombrero and the other an "Uncle Sam"-style top hat. Poster text in English and Spanish. Poster art by Leon Helguera. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D. C., No. 65. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-528719. Reference Number: wwp00141 Subjects and Indexing Terms Hats Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 Race relations-United States-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 70 Americanism, 1943 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20 x 27.75 in. Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing an eagle above a quote from President Roosevelt from February 3, 1943. Underneath the quote is the seal of the President of the United States. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 75. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-533582. Reference Numbers: wwp00142_0001, wwp00142_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Civil rights-United States Eagles Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 Race relations-United States-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 71 We are now in this war: We are all in it, all the way, 1942 Dimensions: 18 x 24 in. Physical Description: Poster is fragile and edges are crumbling. Creator: United States. Office for Emergency Management Note Poster showing a quote from President Roosevelt, Address to the Nations, December 9, 1941. Poster text continues: "Every single man, woman and child is a partner in the most tremendous undertaking of our American history. We must share together the bad news and the good news, the defeats and the victories-the changing fortunes of war". Produced by the Office for Emergency Management, Division of Information, Washington D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, 16-25714-1. Reference Number: wwp00143 Subjects and Indexing Terms Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 71 Give it your best!, 1942 Dimensions: 28.25 x 19.75 in. Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a large American flag. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-488228. No. 9. Reference Number: wwp00144. (See also: Reference Number: wwp00192). Subjects and Indexing Terms Flags-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 72 Every minute counts, 1942 Dimensions: 121.5 x 16.75 in. Physical Description: Poster is in fragile state due to folding. Creator: United States. Office for Emergency Management Note Poster showing the United States Seal in blue and red and the text in red, capital letters. Poster produced by the Office for Emergency Management, Division of Information. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-448783. Reference Number: wwp00145. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00146, wwp00147, wwp00148, and wwp00149). Subjects and Indexing Terms Emblems, National-United States United States-Seal World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-United States
Folder 72 It's up to us, 1942 Dimensions: 121.5 x 16.75 in. Physical Description: Poster is in fragile state due to folding. Creator: United States. Office for Emergency Management Note Poster showing the United States Seal in blue and red and the text in blue, capital letters. Poster produced by the Office for Emergency Management, Division of Information. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-464377. Reference Number: wwp00146. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00145, wwp00147, wwp00148, and wwp00149). Subjects and Indexing Terms Emblems, National-United States United States-Seal World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-United States
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Folder 72 Work will win, 1942 Dimensions: 121.5 x 16.75 in. Physical Description : Poster is in fragile state due to folding. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing the United States Seal in red and blue and the text in red, capital letters. Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-469850. S-1. Reference Number: wwp00147. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00145, wwp00146, wwp00148, and wwp00149). Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Emblems, National-United States United States-Seal World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-United States
Folder 73 Time is short, 1942 Dimensions: 121.5 x 16.75 in. Physical Description: Poster is in fragile state due to folding. Creator: United States. Office for Emergency Management Note Poster showing the United States Seal in red and lettering in blue, capital letters. Poster produced by the Office for Emergency Management, Division of Information. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-453983. Reference Number: wwp00148. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00145, wwp00146, wwp00147, and wwp00149). Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Emblems, National-United States United States-Seal World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-United States
Folder 73 United we stand, 1941 Dimensions: 121.5 x 16.75 in. Physical Description: Poster is in fragile state due to folding. Creator: United States. Office for Emergency Management Note Poster showing the United States Seal in blue and lettering in red, capital letters. Poster produced by the Office for Emergency Management, Division of Information. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1941. Reference Number: wwp00149. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00145, wwp00146, wwp00147, and wwp00148). Subjects and Indexing Terms Emblems, National-United States Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 United States-Seal World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-United States
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Folder 74 Strong in the strength of the Lord, we who fight in the people's cause will never stop until that cause is won, 1942 Dimensions: 28 x 40 in. Creator: Martin, David Stone Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing three raised arms, two with fists gripping tools, one gripping a rifle. They appear to be a male factory worker, a soldier, and a female factory worker (cuff of work uniform is decorated). The text of the poster is a quotation from a speech by Vice President Henry Wallace. Poster art by David Stone Martin. Produced by the Office of War Information, No. 8. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-488341. Reference Number: wwp00150 Subjects and Indexing Terms Wallace, Henry A., (Henry Agard), 1888-1965 Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Religious aspects World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 74 Americans will always fight for liberty, 1943 Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: Perlin, Bernard, 1918- Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing military personnel of 1778 and 1943. Poster art by Bernard Perlin. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 26. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-502684. Reference Number: wwp00151 Subjects and Indexing Terms Liberty Military personnel-American-1940-1950 Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 Soldiers-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-United States
Folder 74 Remember Dec. 7th!, 1942 Dimensions: 28 x 40 in. Creator: Saalburg, Allen Russell, 1899-1987 Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a tattered American flag flying at half-mast, with a quotation from Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: "... we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain ...". Poster art by Allen Saalburg. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 14. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-491977. Reference Number: wwp00152 Subjects and Indexing Terms Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Flags-American-1940-1950 Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941 World War, 1939-1945-Commemoration-United States World War, 1939-1945-United States
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Folder 74 Avenge December 7, 1942 Dimensions: 28 x 40 in. Creator: Perlin, Bernard, 1918- Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a sailor in a torn uniform raising his fist, with a scene of Pearl Harbor being bombed below him. Poster art by Bernard Perlin. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 15. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-491978. Reference Number: wwp00153 Subjects and Indexing Terms Fists Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941 Sailors-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Commemoration-United States World War, 1939-1945-United States
Folder 75 We have just begun to fight!, 1943 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 29.25 x 40 in. Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a soldier in a combat uniform and helmet raising one arm and shouting. In his other arm he is holding a rife with bayonet. Beside the figure is a list of battles fought in the South Pacific and in North Africa. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 62. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-527284. Reference Numbers: wwp00154_0001, wwp00154_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Campaigns & battles-1940-1950 Rifles-American Soldiers-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 75 They did their part: The five Sullivan brothers "missing in action" off the Solomons, 1943 Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a photograph of five brothers, U.S. Navy sailors, posed at the hatch of a ship. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 42. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-510254. Reference Number: wwp00155 Subjects and Indexing Terms Sailors-American-1940-1950 Shipwreck victims War casualties-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Recruiting & enlistment- United States
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Folder 76 Ours to fight for: Freedom from fear, 1943 Extent: 3 posters Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. and 40 x 55.75 in. Physical Description: Number wwp00156_0003 is in fragile state and almost entirely split across the middle. Creator: Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing parents looking at two children in bed. Poster series illustrating the Four Freedoms message by President Franklin Roosevelt (January 6, 1941). Painting from the Saturday Evening Post. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 46. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-511887. Reference Numbers: wwp00156_0001, wwp00156_0002, wwp00156_0003. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00140, wwp00157, wwp00158, wwp00159). Subjects and Indexing Terms Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Families-1940-1950 Human rights Human rights in art Liberty Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 77 Ours to fight for: Freedom from want, 1943 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. and 40 x 55.75 in. Creator: Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing an older man and woman serving a turkey to a table full of people. Poster series illustrating the Four Freedoms message by President Franklin Roosevelt (January 6, 1941). Poster art by Norman Rockwell. Painting from the Saturday Evening Post. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 45. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-511886. Reference Numbers: wwp00157_0001, wwp00157_0002. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00140, wwp00156, wwp00158, wwp00159). Subjects and Indexing Terms Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Families-1940-1950 Human rights Human rights in art Liberty Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 78 Save freedom of speech: Buy war bonds, 1943 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. and 40 x 55.75 in. Creator: Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a man speaking from the audience at a town hall meeting. Poster series illustrating the Four Freedoms message by President Franklin Roosevelt (January 6, 1941). Painting from the Saturday Evening Post. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 44. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-510257. Reference Numbers: wwp00158_0001, wwp00158_0002. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00140, wwp00156, wwp00157, wwp00159). Subjects and Indexing Terms Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Freedom of speech Human rights Human rights in art Liberty Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 War bonds & funds-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 78 Save freedom of worship: Buy war bonds, 1943 Dimensions: 40 x 55.75 in. Creator: Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing people praying. Poster series illustrating the Four Freedoms message by President Franklin Roosevelt (January 6, 1941). Poster art by Norman Rockwell. Painting from the Saturday Evening Post. Text continues: "Each according to the dictates of his own conscience". Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D. C., No. 43. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-510256. Reference Number: wwp00159. (See also: Reference Numbers: wwp00140, wwp00156, wwp00157, wwp00158). Subjects and Indexing Terms Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Freedom of religion Human rights Human rights in art Liberty Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 Prayer War bonds & funds-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Religious aspects World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 79 Give it your best!, 1942 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 40 x 28 in. Creator: United States. Office for Emergency Management Note Poster showing a large American flag. Produced by the Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-455950. Reference Numbers: wwp00192_0001, wwp00192_0002. (See also: Reference Number: wwp00144). Subjects and Indexing Terms Flags-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-War work
Subseries 2.8: Resource conservation Scope and Content of the Subseries The posters in this subseries encourage Americans to insulate their homes, carpool and postpone travel, and conserve fuel and energy.
Folder 80 Insulate! Keep warm with less fuel: Install it yourself, flame proof cotton insulation Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 14 x 20 in. Note Poster showing a man installing insulation. Text continues: "Cotton insulation, manufactured in strict accordance with U.S. Department of Agriculture specifications". Published in cooperation with the U.S. Government Fuel Conservation Campaign. Reference Numbers: wwp00160_0001, wwp00160_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms United States. Dept. of Agriculture Dwellings-Energy consumption Dwellings-Insulation Energy conservation-United States Window shades World War, 1939-1945-Fuel supplies
Folder 80 Pull down your shades: Save up to 10% on fuel! Dimensions: 20 x 28.25 in. Note Poster showing a woman pulling down a window shade. Text continues: "30% of all heat-loss is thru windows. Your cloth window shades can reduce this loss more than 1/3!". Poster sponsored by the Window Shade Institute for U.S. Government. Reference Number: wwp00161 Subjects and Indexing Terms Dwellings-Energy consumption Dwellings-Insulation Energy conservation-United States Window shades World War, 1939-1945-Fuel supplies
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Folder 81 Fuel fights: Save your share, 1943 Extent: 3 posters Dimensions: 20 x 28 in. Note Poster showing a small eagle with a banner saying "Fight Waste" and showing seven ways to conserve energy. Text continues: "Saving fuel also saves manpower, material, equipment. Conserve coal, oil, gas…for war". Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-554712. Reference Numbers: wwp00162_0001, wwp00162_0002, wwp00162_0003 Subjects and Indexing Terms Dwellings-Energy consumption Energy conservation-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-Fuel supplies
Folder 79 Your government warns: Prepare for winter now!, 1944 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: United States. Solid Fuels Administration for War Note Poster showing snow falling and illustrations of a dump truck of coal, a man cleaning or repairing heating equipment, and workers working on a house. Text continues with three instructions: "Take dealers' advice on amount and kind of fuel to buy and when to accept delivery; Check your heating plant, clean and repair equipment, install controls and other fuel-saving devices; "Winterize" your home, insulate walls and ceilings, install storm sash, weather-strips, caulk cracks. Fuel is scarce…conserve it!". Produced by the Solid Fuels Administration for War, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-594484. Reference Numbers: wwp00163_0001, wwp00163_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Dwellings-Energy consumption Dwellings-Insulation Energy conservation-United States World War, 1939-1945-Fuel supplies
Folder 82 Have you really tried to save gas by getting into a car club?, 1944 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration Creator: Von Schmidt, Harold, 1893-1982 Note Poster showing a close-up of a soldier's face, blood seeping through a bandage underneath his helmet and dripping down his check. Poster art created by Harold Von Schmidt. Produced by the Price Administration Office (cf. Monthly catalog, Issue 594, July 1944, p. 850). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-585265. Reference Numbers: wwp00164_0001, wwp00164_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Energy conservation-United States Transportation-Energy conservation World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Fuel supplies World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States Wounds & injuries
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Folder 82 Save rubber, swap rides, 1942 Dimensions: 28.25 x 39.75 in. Creator: United States. Office of Defense Transportation Note Poster showing three steps to conserve rubber in large red and black type. Text continues: "1. Make every tire carry a passenger; 2. Drive more slowly in hot weather; 3. Check tire pressure at least one a week." Produced by the Office of Defense Transportation, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-469849. Reference Number: wwp00165 Subjects and Indexing Terms Rubber Tires-Recycling Transportation-Energy conservation World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 83 Me travel? Not this summer: Vacation at home, 1945 Extent: 4 posters Dimensions: 26 x 37 in. Creator: Dorne, Albert, 1904-1965 Creator: United States. Office of Defense Transportation Note Poster showing a man relaxing in an armchair with his feet propped up on an ottoman, a newspaper in his lap, and a dog lying beside him. There is photograph of a soldier on the bookshelf beside him. Poster art created by Albert Dorne. Produced by the Office of Defense Transportation. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1945, O-643715. Reference Numbers: wwp00166_0001, wwp00166_0002, wwp00166_0003, wwp00166_0004 Subjects and Indexing Terms Dogs-1940-1950 Energy conservation-United States Transportation-Energy conservation Vacations-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Fuel supplies World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 84 Could this be you? Don't travel unless your trip helps win the war, 1945 Extent: 4 posters Dimensions: 26 x 37 in. Creator: United States. Office of Defense Transportation Note Poster showing four black and white cartoons that appear as paper sheets tacked to a blue background. The cartoons give various excuses for travel: shopping, business trips, and visiting friends and family. Produced by the U.S. Office of Defense Transportation. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1945, O-640444. Reference Numbers: wwp00167_0001, wwp00167_0002, wwp00167_0003, wwp00167_0004 Subjects and Indexing Terms Energy conservation-United States Transportation-Energy conservation World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Fuel supplies World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 85 Won't you give my boy a chance to get home?: Don't travel unless your trip helps win the war, 1944 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Rozen, Jerome, 1895-1987 Creator: United States. Office of Defense Transportation Note Poster showing a woman in front of a Service Flag (also called Blue Star Flag) indicating she has a child serving in the armed forces. Poster art created by Jerome Rozen. Produced by the U.S. Office of Defense Transportation. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-606790. Reference Numbers: wwp00168_0001, wwp00168_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Energy conservation-United States Transportation-Energy conservation World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Fuel supplies World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Subseries 2.9: Security Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries warns civilians and those in the armed forces not to talk about troop movements or war equipment and supplies.
Folder 86 The sound that kills: Don't murder men with idle words, 1942 Dimensions: 14.25 x 19.75 in. Creator: Ericson, Eric, 1914-1959 Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a cartoon of a worker making a comment about ship movements to a diner cook that results in the ship being torpedoed. Cartoon art by Ericson. Produced by Graphics Division, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-469306. OWI No. 1. Reference Number: wwp00169 Subjects and Indexing Terms National security-United States-1940-1950 Sabotage Spying World War, 1939-1945-Caricatures and cartoons World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 87 Urgent notice, 1945 Extent: 4 posters Dimensions: 17.25 x 25.75 in. Creator: Bissell, Clayton L., (Clayton Lawrence), 1896-1972 Creator: Hoover, J. Edgar, (John Edgar), 1895-1972 Creator: Thebaud, Leo Hewlett Note Poster in orange with black text. Text continues: "Fighting men and materials are being shifted for final phases of the war with Japan […] Don’t discuss (a) location or movements of men, ships and materials within, to or from Asiatic-Pacific areas (b) new weapons (c) military information gained in confidence." Poster is signed by J. Edgar Hoover, Clayton Bissell, and Hewlett Thebaud. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1945, O-647120. Reference Numbers: wwp00170_0001, wwp00170_0002, wwp00170_0003, wwp00170_0004 Subjects and Indexing Terms National security-United States-1940-1950 Spying World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 86 Warning from the FBI, 1943 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20 x 27.75 in. Creator: Hoover, J. Edgar, (John Edgar), 1895-1972 Creator: United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster in orange with black text. Text continues: "The war against spies and saboteurs demands the aid of every American […] Beware of those who spread enemy propaganda! Don’t repeat vicious rumors or vicious whispers. Tell it to the FBI!" Poster is signed J. Edgar Hoover. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 74. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-533519. Reference Numbers: wwp00171_0001, wwp00171_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms National security-United States-1940-1950 Sabotage Spying World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 88 Bits of careless talk are pieced together by the enemy, 1943 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Dohanos, Stevan, 1907-1994 Creator: United States. Adjutant-General's Office Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a fat, hairy hand wearing a ring with Nazi insignia holding a piece of a jigsaw puzzle that creates the message "convoy sails for England tonight". Poster art created by Stevan Dohanos. Distributed for the issuing agencies by the Office of War Information. Produced by the U.S. War Dept., Army Service Forces, Adjutant General's Dept (cf. Monthly catalog, Issue 592, May 1944, p. 597). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-563414. Reference Numbers: wwp00172_0001, wwp00172_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Jigsaw puzzles National security-United States-1940-1950 Spying Swastikas World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 88 I'm counting on you! Don't discuss troop movements, ship sailings, war equipment, 1943 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Helguera, Leon Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing Uncle Sam holding his finger to his mouth, indicating silence. Poster art by Leon Helguera. Produced by the Office of War Information, Poster No. 78. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-534057. Listed in 1943 Monthly Catalog, p. 1342. Reference Numbers: wwp00173_0001, wwp00173_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms National security-United States-1940-1950 Spying Uncle Sam (Symbolic character) World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 89 We caught hell! Someone must have talked, 1944 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Tepper, Saul, b. 1899 Creator: United States. Adjutant-General's Office Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a soldier carrying a wounded or dead comrade on his back as they move away from bombardment. Poster art created by Saul Tepper. Distributed for the issuing agencies by the Office of War Information. Produced by the U.S. War Dept., Army Service Forces, Adjutant General's Dept (cf. Monthly catalog, Issue 590, March, 1944, p. 327). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-567525. Reference Numbers: wwp00174_0001, wwp00174_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Campaigns & battles-1940-1950 National security-United States-1940-1950 Soldiers-American-1940-1950 Spying War casualties-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 89 The battle-wise infantryman is careful of what he says or writes: How about you?, 1944 Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Schlaikjer, Jes Wilhelm, b. 1897 Creator: United States. Adjutant-General's Office Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a helmeted soldier holding a rifle and looking towards the viewer. Poster art created by Jes Wilhelm Schlaikjer. Distributed for the issuing agencies by the Office of War Information. Produced by the U.S. War Dept., Army Service Forces, Adjutant General's Dept (cf. Monthly catalog, Issue 598, November 1944, p. 1329). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-602442. Reference Number: wwp00175 Subjects and Indexing Terms Correspondence Infantry National security-United States-1940-1950 Soldiers-American-1940-1950 Spying World War, 1939-1945-Communications
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Folder 90 If you tell where he's going he may never get there!, 1943 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: Falter, John Philip, 1910- Creator: United States. Adjutant-General's Office Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a sailor with a large bag on his shoulder looking backwards and smiling. Poster art signed "John Falter, USNR" on the sailor's bag in the top left of the poster. Distributed for the issuing agencies by the Office of War Information. Produced by the U.S. War Dept., Army Service Forces, Adjutant General's Dept (cf. Monthly catalog, Issue 588, January 1944, p. 104). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-556153. Reference Numbers: wwp00176_0001, wwp00176_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms National security-United States-1940-1950 Sailors-American-1940-1950 Spying World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 90 If you tell where they're going, they may never get there: Don't talk about troop movements, 1943 Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing soldiers boarding a train. Produced by the Office of War Information. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-519564. OWI No. 54. Reference Number: wwp00177 Subjects and Indexing Terms National security-United States-1940-1950 Sabotage Soldiers-American-1940-1950 Spying World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 91 Award for careless talk: Don't discuss troop movements, ship sailings, war equipment , 1944 Dimensions: 28.5 x 37.25 in. Creator: Dohanos, Stevan, 1907-1994 Creator: United States. Adjutant-General's Office Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a fat, hairy hand wearing a ring with Nazi insignia and holding an Iron Cross military decoration. Poster art created by Stevan Dohanos. Distributed for the issuing agencies by the Office of War Information. Produced by the U.S. War Dept., Army Service Forces, Adjutant General's Dept (cf. Monthly catalog, Issue 598, November 1944, p. 1328). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-602587. Reference Number: wwp00178. (See also: Reference Number: wwp00172). Subjects and Indexing Terms Iron Cross Military decorations-Germany-1940-1950 National security-United States-1940-1950 Spying Swastikas World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 91 Careless talk got there first, 1944 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Prohaska, Ray Creator: United States. Adjutant-General's Office Note Poster showing an American soldier in camouflage shot and bleeding on a beach with palm trees. Poster art created by Ray Prohaska. Produced by the U.S. War Dept., Army Service Forces, Adjutant General's Dept (cf. Monthly catalog, Issue 592, May 1944, p. 597). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-576497. Reference Numbers: wwp00179_0001, wwp00179_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Campaigns & battles-1940-1950 National security-United States-1940-1950 Soldiers-American-1940-1950 Spying War casualties-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 92 Careless talk got there first, 1944 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Stoops, Herbert Morton Creator: United States. Adjutant-General's Office Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a paratrooper soldier limp and bleeding as his parachute lands, with other parachute troops, airplanes, and a bombardment shown in the background. Poster art created by Herbert Morton Stoops. Distributed for the issuing agencies by the Office of War Information. Produced by the U.S. War Dept., Army Service Forces, Adjutant General's Dept (cf. Monthly catalog, Issue 596, September 1944, p. 1092). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-593271. On verso: information about the designer of the poster. Reference Numbers: wwp00180_0001, wwp00180_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Campaigns & battles-1940-1950 National security-United States-1940-1950 Paratroopers-1940-1950 Sabotage Spying United States-Armed Forces-Parachute troops War casualties-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 92 Someone talked!, 1942 Dimensions: 27.75 x 40 in. Creator: Siebel, Frederick Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a man looking upward and pointing toward the viewer as he sinks in dark water. Poster art signed Siebel. Produced by the Office of War Information. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-496733. OWI No. 18. Reference Number: wwp00181 Subjects and Indexing Terms National security-United States-1940-1950 Sabotage Spying War casualties-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 93 Wanted for murder: Her careless talk costs lives, 1944 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Keppler, Victor Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a black and white photograph of a woman with dark hair. Photography by Victor Keppler. Distributed for the issuing agencies by the Office of War Information. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-595600. On verso: information about the designer of the poster. Listed in 1944 Monthly Catalog, p. 1092. Reference Numbers: wwp00182_0001, wwp00182_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms National security-United States-1940-1950 Spying War casualties-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Women-United States
Folder 93 A careless word, another cross, 1943 Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Atherton, John, 1900-1952 Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a white wooden cross draped with a soldier's helmet and belt. Poster art by John Atherton. Produced by the Office of War Information. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-501237. OWI No. 23. Reference Number: wwp00183 Subjects and Indexing Terms National security-United States-1940-1950 Spying War casualties-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Folder 94 A careless word, a needless sinking, 1942 Dimensions: 28.25 x 37.25 in. Creator: Fischer, Anton Otto, 1882-1962 Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing sailors in a lifeboat rowing away from a burning ship at sea. Poster art by Anton Otto Fischer. Produced by the Office of War Information. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-502219. OWI No. 24. Reference Number: wwp00184 Subjects and Indexing Terms National security-United States-1940-1950 Sabotage Spying World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
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Folder 94 Less dangerous than careless talk, 1944 Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Dorne, Albert, 1904-1965 Creator: United States. Adjutant-General's Office Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a coiled rattlesnake ready to strike and with blood dripping from its mouth and fangs. Text continues: "Don't discuss troop movements, ship sailings, war equipment". Poster art created by Albert Dorne. Distributed for the Issuing Agencies by the Office of War Information. Produced by the U.S. War Dept., Army Service Forces, Adjutant General's Dept (Monthly catalog 1944, p. 1329). Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944, O-603532. Reference Number: wwp00185 Subjects and Indexing Terms National security-United States-1940-1950 Rattlesnakes Spying World War, 1939-1945-Communications World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States
Subseries 2.10: War production Scope and Content of the Subseries This subseries contains posters encouraging workers to produce more war supplies and equipment, not to waste supplies, and to produce parts and equipment correctly.
Folder 95 More production, 1942 Dimensions: 7.25 x 10 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a giant snowball labeled "more production" rolling down a hill ready to crush running cartoon figures of the Axis leaders (Tojo, Mussolini, and Hitler). Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-465181. Reference Number: wwp00186 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Snowballs World War, 1939-1945-Caricatures and cartoons World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
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Folder 95 Still more production, 1942 Dimensions: 7 x 10 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a hand rolling up a sleeve that is styled like an American flag while the other hand makes a fist. Produced by the United States War Production Board, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-491591. No. A-23. Reference Number: wwp00187 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Fists Flags-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 95 Show your muscle: More production, 1942 Dimensions: 7 x 10 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a man flexing his bicep which is labeled "more production". Produced by the United States War Production Board, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-464577. Reference Number: wwp00188 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Muscles World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 96 and 99 Bowl them over: More production, 1942 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 7.25 x 10 in. and 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a bowling ball labeled "more production" hitting three bowling pins with faces that are caricatures of Hitler, Mussolini, and Tojo. Produced by the United States War Production Board, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-469851. No. A-16. Reference Numbers: wwp00189_0001, wwp00189_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Bowling Defense industry-United States World War, 1939-1945-Caricatures and cartoons World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
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Folder 96 and 99 Pour it on!, 1942 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 7 x 10 in. and 28.25 x 39.75 in. Creator: Price, Garrett, 1896-1979 Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a giant metal worker pouring airplanes from a ladle. Poster art by Garrett Price. Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-469852. No. A-14. Reference Numbers: wwp00190_0001, wwp00190_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Airplane industry-1940-1950 Defense industry-United States Metal working-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 96 and 99 More production, 1942 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 7 x 10 in. and 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a large black bomb labeled USA and "more production" falling onto a swastika placed in the center of the Japanese flag. Produced by the United States War Production Board, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-468587. No. A-13. Reference Numbers: wwp00191_0001, wwp00191_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Bombs Defense industry-United States Flags-Japanese-1940-1950 Swastikas World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
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Folder 96 and 99 Give 'em both barrels, 1941 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20 x 14.75 in. and 40 x 29.75 in. Creator: Carll, Jean Creator: United States. Office for Emergency Management Note Poster showing a worker making barrels and a soldier using a gun. Poster art by Jean Carll. Produced by the United States Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1941, O-430380. Reference Numbers: wwp00193_0001, wwp00193_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Machine guns Soldiers-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 97 Telegram on war production, 1942 Dimensions: 21.25 x 16.75 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing message in the form of a telegram. Text: "British sources report that Hitler is purging leaders of the German armament industry because of their failure to increase production sufficiently to offset rising American war production. Thanks to U.S. Production Soldiers." Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-464376. A-12. Reference Number: wwp00194 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Telegrams-1940-1950 Telegraph-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 97 Tokio Kid say: Oh so happy, for honorable scrap, busting of tools, help winning for Jap, thank you! Dimensions: 14.75 x 20 in. Creator: Campbell, Jack Creator: Douglas Aircraft Company Note Poster showing a caricature of a Japanese man holding a bloody knife and surrounded by scrap metal. Text continues: "One of a series of special posters produced and displayed by Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., as part of its material conservation program." Poster produced and illustrated by Jack Campbell. Reference Number: wwp00195 Subjects and Indexing Terms Ethnic stereotypes-1940-1950 Propaganda, Anti-Japanese-United States Salvage (Waste, etc.)-United States World War, 1939-1945-Caricatures and cartoons World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Guide to the World War Poster H.Mss.0966 76 collection Series 2: World War II Subseries 2.10: War production
Folder 98 Your country expects you to..., 1942 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 20 x 28.25 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a soldier lying down and aiming a rifle. Poster text gives four ways for Americans to conserve resources to be used in the war effort. Text continues: "your care may save the life of a countryman". Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-472441. Reference Numbers: wwp00196_0001, wwp00196_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Patriotism-United States-1940-1950 Salvage (Waste, etc.)-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 100 Don't let him down!, 1942 Dimensions: 29.5 x 39.75 in. Creator: Beall, C. C., (Cecil Calvert), 1892-1967 Creator: United States. Office for Emergency Management Note Poster showing a red-tinted depiction of a soldier in a tank looking through the sight of a machine gun. Poster art signed Beall. Produced by the Office for Emergency Management, Division of Information. Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, 444322. Reference Number: wwp00197 Subjects and Indexing Terms Artillery (Weaponry) Defense industry-United States Machine guns World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 100 Our fighters deserve our best, 1942 Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: United States. Army. Ordnance Dept Note Poster showing a soldier raising his gun and yelling while supporting a wounded soldier as a bomb explodes behind them. Produced by the Ordnance Department, U.S. Army. "Keep 'em shooting!" [campaign?]. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-496518. Reference Number: wwp00198 Subjects and Indexing Terms Campaigns & battles-1940-1950 Defense industry-United States Rifles-American Soldiers-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Guide to the World War Poster H.Mss.0966 77 collection Series 2: World War II Subseries 2.10: War production
Folder 100 The battle begins with your job! Do it right, 1942 Dimensions: 40 x 28.5 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a factory worker in the foreground, testing a rifle, and three shadowy soldiers in the background, using rifles. Produced by the War Production Board, War Production Drive Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-502100. No. A-27. Reference Number: wwp00199 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Rifles-American World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 101 You make it right, they make it fight, 1942 Dimensions: 28.25 x 39.75 in. Creator: Perlin, Bernard, 1918- Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a worker making a gun and soldiers loading it with ammunition. Poster art by Bernard Perlin. Produced by the War Production Board, A-20. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O- 485347. Reference Number: wwp00200 Subjects and Indexing Terms Artillery (Weaponry) Defense industry-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 101 Let's give him enough and on time, 1942 Dimensions: 40 x 28.25 in. Creator: Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 Creator: United States. Army. Ordnance Dept Note Poster showing a soldier in a torn uniform firing a machine gun. Poster art by Norman Rockwell. Produced by the Ordnance Department, U.S. Army. "Keep 'em shooting!" [campaign?]. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-468088. Reference Number: wwp00201 Subjects and Indexing Terms Campaigns & battles-1940-1950 Defense industry-United States Machine guns Soldiers-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Guide to the World War Poster H.Mss.0966 78 collection Series 2: World War II Subseries 2.10: War production
Folder 101 She's a swell plane, give us more! More production Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28 x 40 in. Creator: Riggs, Robert, 1896-1970 Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a man in a flight uniform smiling as he removes his goggles and points backward. Poster art signed Riggs. Produced by the War Production Board, A-4. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, n.d., 449798. Reference Numbers: wwp00202_0001, wwp00202_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Airplane industry-1940-1950 Defense industry-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 102 Good news from home: More production, 1942 Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Dohanos, Stevan, 1907-1994 Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a soldier smiling and holding up his hand with four fingers splayed as if to count off the words displayed in red text: "tanks", "planes", "guns", "ships". Poster art by Stevan Dohanos. Produced by the War Production Board. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-458371. No. A-6. Reference Number: wwp00203 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Soldiers-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 102 Kinda give it your personal attention, will you? More production, Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28 x 40 in. Creator: Roese, Herbert Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a soldier lying in the grass and holding a gun. Poster art by Herbert Roese. Produced by the War Production Board, A-5. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, n.d., 449799. Reference Numbers: wwp00204_0001, wwp00204_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Machine guns Soldiers-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Guide to the World War Poster H.Mss.0966 79 collection Series 2: World War II Subseries 2.10: War production
Folder 103 Keep the home fires burning: More production! 1942 Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a worker stoking a furnace in a production plant. Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D.C., A-10. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-466107. Reference Number: wwp00205 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 103 He's a "fighting fool", give him the best you've got! More production!, 1942 Dimensions: 28.5 x 39.75 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a soldier wearing a helmet and carrying a rifle. Poster art signed [Noxon?]. Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-448784. Reference Number: wwp00206 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Rifles-American Soldiers-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 103 He's a fighting fool, give him the best you've got: More production Dimensions: 27.75 x 40 in. Creator: Ludekens, Fred, 1900- Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a soldier using a large artillery gun while three planes fly above him. Poster art by Fred Ludekens. Produced by the War Production Board, A-3. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, n.d., O-449797. Reference Number: wwp00207 Subjects and Indexing Terms Artillery (Weaponry) Campaigns & battles-1940-1950 Defense industry-United States Soldiers-American-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Guide to the World War Poster H.Mss.0966 80 collection Series 2: World War II Subseries 2.10: War production
Folder 104 Bundles for Berlin: More production!, 1942 Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: Brindle, Melbourne, 1904- Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing soldiers loading bombs on an airplane. Poster art by Melbourne Brindle. Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D.C., A-9. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-464582. Reference Number: wwp00208 Subjects and Indexing Terms Bombs Defense industry-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 104 Thank God for American industry, 1942 Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: Eisenhower, Dwight D., (Dwight David), 1890-1969 Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a portrait of and quote by Lieut. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Quote in full: "Thank God for American industry—labor and management—which has given us the weapons and the equipment with which to conduct our North African campaign. More power to you." Produced by the War Production Board, War Production Drive Headquarters, Washington, D.C., A-26. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-499027. Reference Number: wwp00209 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 105 We are getting ahead of our enemies in the battle of production, 1942 Extent: 3 posters Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Creator: United States. Office of War Information Note Poster showing a photograph of President Roosevelt in an automobile inspecting a document with military officers and a quote by President Roosevelt underneath the photograph. Quote in full: "Having seen the quality of the work and of the workers on our production lines—and coupling these first-hand observations with the reports of actual performance of our weapons on the fighting fronts—I can say to you that we are getting ahead of our enemies in the battle of production." Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D. C., Poster No. 13. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-491103. Reference Numbers: wwp00210_0001, wwp00210_0002, wwp00210_0003 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Equipment and supplies World War, 1939-1945-War work
Guide to the World War Poster H.Mss.0966 81 collection Series 2: World War II Subseries 2.10: War production
Folder 106 What you're making may save my Daddy's life, 1942 Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: Dahl-Wolfe, Louise Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a young girl holding a picture of a man in uniform. Photograph by Louise Dahl-Wolfe. Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D. C., A-17. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-469856. Reference Number: wwp00211 Subjects and Indexing Terms Children-1940-1950 Defense industry-United States Families-1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 106 Free labor will win, 1942 Extent: 2 posters Dimensions: 28.25 x 40 in. Creator: Bruehl, Anton, 1900-1982 Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a factory worker standing in front of an American flag. Photograph by Anton Bruehl. Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D.C., A-18. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-473674. Reference Numbers: wwp00212_0001, wwp00212_0002 Subjects and Indexing Terms Defense industry-United States Flags-American-1940-1950 Liberty World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-Social aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work
Folder 107 When you're A.W.O.L. you're working for the Axis, 1942 Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing red and gray text on a yellow background. Produced by the War Production Board, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942, O-469855. No. A-15. Reference Number: wwp00213 Subjects and Indexing Terms Absence without leave Defense industry-United States Propaganda, Anti-German-United States Propaganda, Anti-Japanese-United States World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work
Guide to the World War Poster H.Mss.0966 82 collection Series 2: World War II Subseries 2.10: War production
Folder 107 Big things from little ideas grow: Speed victory, let's have your ideas, 1943 Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 in. Creator: United States. War Production Board Note Poster showing a portrait of Thomas Alva Edison with the text: "Thomas Alva Edison, America's greatest inventor worked small ideas into big ones". Produced by the War Production Board, War Production Drive Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-508557. No. A-30. Reference Number: wwp00214 Subjects and Indexing Terms Edison, Thomas A., (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 Defense industry-United States Inventions World War, 1939-1945-Economic & industrial aspects-United States World War, 1939-1945-War work
Guide to the World War Poster H.Mss.0966 83 collection