Finding Aid to the World War II Posters MilColl.12 · 2018-06-19 · Finding Aid to the World War II Posters MilColl.12.15 - Page 2 - ... Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in. (copies

State Archives of North CarolinaOctober, 2012

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Finding Aid to the World War II Posters MilColl.12.15

Finding aid prepared by Aaron Cusick

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Table of Contents

Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3

Scope and Contents note............................................................................................................................... 4

Collection Arrangement.................................................................................................................................4

Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................5

Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................5

Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 6

Armed Forces Recruiting.........................................................................................................................6

Women's Recruiting...............................................................................................................................18

Labor...................................................................................................................................................... 27

Food Production and Conservation....................................................................................................... 38

Resource Conservation.......................................................................................................................... 50

Civilian Defense.....................................................................................................................................78

Safety......................................................................................................................................................88

Service and Relief Organizations.......................................................................................................... 94

War Bonds........................................................................................................................................... 111

Careless Talk........................................................................................................................................141

Patriotism............................................................................................................................................. 151

United Nations and Allies................................................................................................................... 157

Government and Military.................................................................................................................... 163

Governor Cherry.................................................................................................................................. 174

William Powell.................................................................................................................................... 177


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Summary Information

Repository State Archives of North Carolina

Title World War II Posters

Date [inclusive] 1940-1946

Extent 39.0 oversize flat folders

Language English

Abstract This collection contains 354 posters which illustrate many aspects of the

United States' involvement in World War II. The collection is arranged

thematically into fourteen series. The majority of the posters were created

or distributed by state or national organizations, including the Office of

War Information. The posters serve a variety of functions, but primarily

they encourage viewers to support the war effort by enlisting in the armed

forces, conserving food and other resources, purchasing war bonds,

participating in service and relief organizations, and promoting patriotism.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item] Military Collection, World War II Papers, Posters, State Archives of NorthCarolina, Raleigh, NC, USA.


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Scope and Contents note

This collection contains 354 posters which illustrate many aspects of the United States' involvement inWorld War II. The collection is arranged thematically into fourteen series. The majority of the posterswere created or distributed by state or national organizations, including the Office of War Information.The posters serve a variety of functions, but primarily they encourage viewers to support the war effort byenlisting in the armed forces, conserving food and other resources, purchasing war bonds, participating inservice and relief organizations, and promoting patriotism.

Military imagery, such as soldiers, sailors, tanks, ships, and aircraft; and patriotic imagery, such asAmerican flags, eagles, and Uncle Sam are featured prominently throughout the posters. Images ofwomen are also prominent, being shown in their roles as mothers, teachers, and factory workers, inaddition to serving as nurses and in the armed forces. The importance of civilians' contributions to thewar effort is substantial, whether it be through cultivating victory gardens, preparing for air raids, orabiding by rationing orders. Several of the posters seek to educate the public about America's allies andthe newly-formed United Nations. While most of the posters present positive images, several includerepresentations of Hitler and swastikas, wounded or dead soldiers, and suffering people in Europe.

Collection Arrangement

This collection is arranged into the following series:• 1. Armed Forces Recruiting• 2. Women's Recruiting• 3. Labor• 4. Food Production and Conservation• 5. Resource Conservation• 6. Civilian Defense• 7. Safety• 8. Service and Relief Organizations• 9. War Bonds• 10. Careless Talk• 11. Patriotism• 12. United Nations and Allies• 13. Government and Military• 14. Governor Cherry• 15. William Powell


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Administrative Information

Publication Information

State Archives of North Carolina October, 2012

Access Restrictions

Available for research

Acquisitions Information

The posters in this collection were obtained from a number of sources including a donation fromGovernor Robert Gregg Cherry and unknown donors during the war.

Processing Information note

Processed by Felicia Wiley and Catherine Campbell, 2004; additional processing by Aaron Cusick, 2012

Finding Aid by Catherine Campbell, June 2004; revised by Aaron Cusick, October 2012

Controlled Access Headings

Subject(s)

• War posters, American• World War, 1939-1945


Armed Forces Recruiting

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Collection Inventory

Series 1. Armed Forces Recruiting

Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.1 The U.S. Marines Want You 1 sheet(s); Printed color poster;

27 x 20 in.

Description

Depicts Marine in dress uniform gesturing with finger. Text lists recruiting station as

Citizens' Nat'l Bank Building, Raleigh, N.C.


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Marine Corps--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.

Subject(s)

• Flags--United States

• Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945

1

MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.2 Marines on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945 2

sheet(s); Printed color poster; 22 x 16 in.

Description

Depicts five helmeted Marines raising the American flag on Iwo Jima. Associated Press

News Photo" printed in bottom left corner; "By Joe Rosenthal" printed in bottom right

corner. Handwritten on the bottom of copy #2 "To The State Dept of Archives - With

Compliments of The Raleigh Times - VE Day, 1945"


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Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945

MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.3 Guinness, Captain USMC Let's Go Get 'Em! 1942 1


Description

Depicts Marines bearing rifles with bayonets and flags in a jungle. Printed in bottom right

corner "Polygraphic Co. of America, Inc., New York, Nom - 35,701 6-6-42-10,000 436PB


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Bayonets


• Jungles

1

MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.4 Men of 18 and 19 1942 1 sheet(s); Printed color poster; 38 x

25 in.

Description

Depicts the head of a helmeted soldier with a serious expression. Text states "Now you

can choose your branch of service. Apply at U.S. Army Recruiting and Induction Station."

Includes list of service areas such as Corp of Engineers, Medical Dept., Quartermaster

Corps, etc. Printed in bottom right corner - "P-46-RPB-10-17-42-50M Recruiting

Publicity Bureau United States Army"

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Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.

Subject(s)

• Soldiers--United States

MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.5 Right Is Might 1942 1 sheet(s); Printed color poster; 38 x 25

in.

Description

Depicts row of tanks moving forward with dust flying and guns firing. Text encourages 18

and 19 year old men to enlist in the Army and choose a field of service from several listed.

Printed in bottom right corner "P-45-RPB-10-19-42-50M Recruiting Publicity Bureau

United States Army"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Tanks (Military science)

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.6 We have just begun to fight! 1943 4 sheet(s); Printed color

poster; 28 x 20 in. (copies 1-2), 40 x 28.5 in. (copies 3-4)

Description

Depicts a soldier in a combat uniform and helmet. He has one arm raised and appears to

be shouting. In his other arm he holds a rife with bayonet. Text lists major battles in the

Pacific Theater and Africa, including Pearl Harbor, Bataan, Guadalcanal, and Casablanca.

Printed on bottom of poster "OWI Poster No. 62. Additional copies may be obtained upon

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request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information; Washington,

DC. US Government Printing Office: 1943-O-527284."


Corporate Name(s)


• United States. Office of War Information

Subject(s)


MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.7 You Bet I'm Going Back To Sea! 1942 1 sheet(s); Printed

color poster; 40 x 28.5 in.

Description

Depicts a tough looking merchant marine with a knapsack thrown over his left shoulder

standing on a dock. Text encourages men to join the U.S. Merchant Marines and man the

victory fleet. Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-478218"


Subject(s)

• Merchant marine--United States--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.8 Perlin, Bernard, 1918- Americans will always fight for

liberty 1943 8 sheet(s); Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in. (copies 1-3, 8-9), 40 x 28.5 in.

(copies 4-7, 10)

Description

Depicts a group of Revolutionary War-era soldiers in ragged uniforms standing at

attention as twentieth-century soldiers march past. The dates 1778 and 1943 appear

above the two groups of soldiers. Printed on bottom "OWI Poster No. 26 Additional

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copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War

Information, Washington, D.C. U. S. Government Printing Office: 1943-0-502684"


Corporate Name(s)



Subject(s)


MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.9 Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960 Want Action? Join

U.S. Marine Corps! 1942 2 sheet(s); Printed color poster; 40 x 30 in.

Description

Depicts smiling Marine, right arm and hand out stretched, gun in left hand, two ships

pictured in background behind him. Text lists Post Office Building, Raleigh, N.C. as

nearest recruiting station. Printed on bottom "Alpha Lithograph Co., Camden, N.J.

3-12-42 10M 436PB"


Corporate Name(s)


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.10 Woodburn, Thomas Soldier's Life 1941 1 sheet(s); Printed

color poster; 38 x 25 in.

Description

Depicts smiling soldier striding forward with his gun over his right shoulder and a bag

hanging at his left side. Text: "Make the regular Army your career." Printed on bottom

"Copyright 1941, Tom B. Woodburn P-30-RPB-4-15-41-25M"

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Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.11 The Educational Program of the United States Army 1


Description

Mainly text poster divided into two sides, "Before you enter the service" and "After

you enter the service." "Before" side lists ways to prepare for service such as taking

specialized school and college courses, and pre-induction training. "After" side lists

benefits of Army Institute, such as preparing for officer training and opportunities for

continued education.


Corporate Name(s)

• Army Institute (U.S.)


Subject(s)

• Military education

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.12 Uniform Insignia--United States Navy 1942 1 sheet(s);

Printed black-and-white poster; 14 x 17 in.

Description

Depicts all the different insignia for navy officers and enlisted men. Text explains

the difference between commissioned and warranted officers, chief petty officers

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and petty officers, and seamen, firemen, and mess men. Printed at bottom

"NRB-33027-7-28-42-15M"


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Navy--Insignia

• United States. Navy--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.

MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.13 Healthy Bodies and Active Minds Developed in Men of the

United States Navy 1942 1 sheet(s); Printed black-and-white poster; 14 x 17 in.

Description

Before and after photographs show improvement of men's posture and physique after

joining the Navy. Text describes how the Navy produces physically fit and mentally alert

men fit for duty and encourages enlistment. Printed on bottom "NRB-31392-1-27-42-15M

No. 436"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Physical fitness

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.14 Barclay, McClelland Let's Hit 'Em with Everything We've

Got! 1 sheet(s); Printed color poster; 37 x 26 in.

Description

Depicts helmeted gun crew firing a large gun with flames in the background. Portion of

text below image is missing.


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Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Navy--Gunners.


MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.15 Barclay, McClelland Dish It Out with the Navy 1942 1


Description

Depicts a gun crew firing during a battle as another man gets ready to load the next round.

Text: "Choose now while you can. Go to your nearest Navy recruiting station today."

Printed on bottom "Order No. 4NRB-33508-9-17-42-125M


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Navy--Gunners.


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.16 Murphey, Matt Your Job in the Navy--How to Tell It! What

it Means! 1 sheet(s); Printed color poster; 42 x 28 in.

Description

At top of poster, several ships are featured with the insignia of five types of naval officers

drawn above the ships. Text explains numerous navy jobs, gives their civilian equivalent,

and encourages enlistment in the Navy. Printed at bottom "NRB-32669-6-10-42-25M"


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Navy--Job descriptions


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.17 Falter, John Philip, 1910- Announcing New and Higher

Navy Pay 1942 1 sheet(s); Printed color poster; 42 x 28 in.

Description

Depicts a smiling sailor holding a savings account booklet and giving a thumbs up. Text

lists monthly pay for eight classes of sailors from apprentice seaman to chief petty officer,

permanent appointment, and assures reader he is certain to get a raise after his first two

months and explains allowances for dependents and special duties. Printed at bottom

"Order No. 6 NRB-33801-10-7-42-15M"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Sailors--Salaries, etc.

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.18 Help Keep It Great 1942 1 sheet(s); Printed color poster; 42

x 28 in.

Description

Depicts a large American flag above text encouraging college freshmen and sophomores

to consult their navy V-1 faculty advisor about staying in college and becoming a naval

officer. Printed at bottom "NRB- 32620-6-3-42-15M"


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Navy--Officers--Training of


Subject(s)

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.19 Murphey, Matt Take the Wheel 1941 1 sheet(s); Printed


Description

Image of ships at sea. Below is a smaller image of a sailor steering a ship as the captain

looks through binoculars. Text: "Steer a course for future success while serving your

country in the United States Navy or the U.S. Naval Reserve." Printed at bottom

"NRB-30696-11-17-41-15M"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Warships

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.20 Falter, John Philip, 1910- Your Navy--First Line of

Attack 1942 1 sheet(s); Printed color poster; 42 x 28 in.

Description

Depicts scene on flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Text advertises Navy Day on October

27. Printed on bottom "NRB-33686-9-28-42-50M"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Aircraft carriers

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.21 Falter, John Philip, 1910- Enemy Sighted--Attack! 1942 1


Description

Depicts scene on flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Text "Lend a hand - enlist in the Navy

today." Printed at bottom "NRB-33070-7-31-42-10M"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.22 Your Fleet Guarantees Freedom 1944 2 sheet(s); Printed


Description

Depicts planes and numerous ships circling a large green globe. Text advertises Navy

Day October 27, 1944. Printed at bottom "Order No. 84 - NAVPERS-NRB-44116-6 Sep

44-70M"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Airplanes, Military

• Globes

• Warships

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.23 They Did Their Part 1943 6 sheet(s); Printed color poster;

28 x 22 in. (copies 1-2), 40 x 28.5 in. (copies 3-6)

Description

Depicts five smiling Sullivan brothers wearing dark pea coats and hats which say "U.S.

Navy" standing around a door labeled "1-1117 Crews Quarters." Text: "The five Sullivan

brothers 'missing in action' off the Solomons." Printed along bottom "OWI Poster No. 42.

Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries,

Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. * U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-

O-510254."


Corporate Name(s)



Subject(s)

• Sailors--United States

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.24 So the Jap's a Snap? I Can't See It 1944 1 sheet(s); Printed

color poster; 20 x 14.5 in.

Description

Depicts an American soldier wearing sunglasses. Printed at top, "U.S. Army Official

Poster."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

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Women's Recruiting

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• Propaganda, Anti-Japanese


MilColl.WWII.Posters.1.25 More Firepower to `Em! 1943 1 sheet(s); Printed color

poster; 40 x 28.5 in.

Description

Depicts to soldiers, one is firing a large gun and the other is waving to American planes

flying above. Printed at bottom: "Ordnance Department, U.S. Army, Keep 'Em Shooting!"


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Army. Ordnance Dept.

Subject(s)


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Series 2. Women's Recruiting

Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.1 Women! They can't do any more--but you can 1943 Printed

color poster; 12.5 x 9.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts graves marked by crosses, one of which has a soldier's helmet hanging from it.

Text encourages women to join the WAC (Women's Army Corps). Printed at bottom "PC-

X-RPB- 10-1-43-225M Recruiting Publicity Bureau United States Army"


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Army. Women's Army Corps--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.

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Women's Recruiting

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Subject(s)

• Crosses

• Women

MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.2 Floherty, John J. (John Joseph), 1907-1977 Your Duty

Ashore...His Afloat 1944 Printed color poster; 14 x 10.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a woman in a blue military uniform wearing a cap that reads "U.S. Coast Guard"

and holding a pair of binoculars while in the background a uniformed man holding a gun

leans over the side of a ship as water splashes. Text encourages women to join the SPARS

branch of the Coast Guard.


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Coast Guard. Women's Reserve--Recruiting, enlistment, etc..

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.3 di Valentin SPARS Printed color poster; 14 x 10 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a group of uniformed women marching; two in the front center carry flags, one is

the American flag, the other the United States Coast Guard flag; a ship is featured in the

background. Text encourages women to join the SPARS.


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Coast Guard. Women's Reserve--Recruiting, enlistment, etc..

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.4 Nurses Are Needed Now Printed color poster; 19 x 12.5 in.;

2 sheet(s)

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Women's Recruiting

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Description

Depicts a woman wearing a nurses uniform and cap with a cape bearing a caduceus

insignia, in the background are soldiers marching. Text encourages women to join the

Army Nurse Corp. Printed at bottom ? P-73-RPB- 3-4-44- 400M Recruiting Publicity

Bureau United States Army?


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Army Nurse Corps--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.

Subject(s)

• Caduceus

• Nurses

MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.5 Be a Marine--Free a Marine to Fight Printed color poster; 20

x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a uniformed woman writing on papers on a clipboard and looking toward the sky,

standing next to a plane. "Distributed by OWI for the U.S. Marine Corps"


Corporate Name(s)



Subject(s)


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.6 Save his life...and find your own. Be a nurse 1943 Printed

color poster; 22 x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

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Women's Recruiting

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Description

Depicts a nurse in a white uniform and cap standing over a male patient in bed. Readers

are encouraged to "Write to Student Nurses, 1790 Broadway, N.Y.C." Printed at bottom ?

OWI Poster No. 49 Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division

of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. *U.S. Government

Printing Office: 1943-O-514971?


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Nurses

MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.7 Woman Power--Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Double-

sided color brochure; 24 x 18 in.; 1 sheet(s), 2 sides

Description

Brochure describes the of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, its various roles for

women, qualifications necessary to join, and a pay scale. Photographs show women at

work and in various training exercises.


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Army. Women's Army Corp--Job descriptions.

• United States. Army. Women's Army Corps--Recruiting, enlistment, etc..

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.8 Women...our wounded need your care! 1945 Printed color

poster; 25 x 17 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

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Women's Recruiting

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Depicts a woman in a blue uniform carrying a covered tray with a row of hospital beds

behind her. text encourages women to join a hospital company division of the Women?s

Army Corps where they are needed as medical technicians, surgical technicians, and other

positions. Printed at bottom ?P-164-RPB- 2-20-45- 200M Recruiting Publicity Bureau

United States Army?


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Medical education

• Occupational training, Military

MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.9 Ross, Alex U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps 1945 Printed color

poster; 26 x 18.5 in.; 3 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a nurse in a gray uniform and cap with two teenage girls looking at her. Text

informs women that qualified high school graduates can get a lifetime education free by

joining the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps. Printed at bottom ?U.S. Government Printing Office:

1945-O-645714 Federal Security Agency?


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Cadet Nurse Corps--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.

Subject(s)

• Nurses

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.10 Edmundson Enlist in a Proud Profession 1943 Printed color


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Women's Recruiting

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Description

Depicts a woman in a cadet nurse?s uniform and cap. Text encourages women to join the

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps and receive a lifetime education for free.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Nurses

MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.11 The More Women at Work the Sooner We

Win! 1943 Printed color poster; 22 x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a woman in red uniform building a plastic dome for aircraft. Text lists a variety of

jobs that women need to fill and encourages women to visit their local U.S. Employment

Service. Printed at bottom ?OWI Poster No. 52. Additional copies may be obtained upon

request from the Division of Public Inquires, Office of War Information, Washington,

D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-517134?


Corporate Name(s)

• United States Employment Service


Subject(s)

• Labor

• Women--Employment

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Women's Recruiting

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.12 Women in the War--We Can't Win Without

Them 1942 Printed color poster. Poster was folded in half prior to encapsulation, top half

on one side, bottom half on reverse; 20 x 28 in. (folded); 40 x 28 in. (total size); 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a woman drilling into an aircraft flare. Printed at bottom ?War Manpower

Commission Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-477830?


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. War Manpower Commission

Subject(s)

• Electric drills

• Labor


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.13 Enlist in a Proud Profession 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x

20 in.; 4 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a woman wearing a gray cadet nurse?s uniform and cap. Text encourages women

to join the U.S. Cadet Nurses Corps for a lifetime education free. Printed at bottom ?

Distributed by OWI for the Federal Security Agency U.S. Public Health Service Federal

Security Agency U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-562744?


Corporate Name(s)



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Women's Recruiting

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Subject(s)

• Continuing education

• Nurses

MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.14 Falter, John Philip, 1910- Share the Deeds of Victory--Join

the WAVES 1943 Printed color poster; Poster was folded in half prior to encapsulation,

top half on one side, bottom half on reverse; 21 x 28 in. (folded); 42 x 28 in. (total size); 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a woman in a military uniform in a control tower speaking into a microphone as

planes fly overhead and prepare for takeoff below her. Text encourages women to go to

their Navy recruiter and join the WAVES. Printed at bottom ?NAVPERS-NRB-38070-10

AUG 43-140M?


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Naval Reserve. Women's Reserve--Recruiting, enlistment, etc..

Subject(s)


• Airport control towers

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.15 Whitcomb, Jon, 1906-1988 Be a Cadet Nurse--The Girl

With A Future 1944 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts women in cadet nurse's uniforms. Text states "A lifetime education free for high

school graduates who qualify" and provides address for acquiring more information.

Printed at bottom ?U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-599074 Distributed by

OWI?

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Women's Recruiting

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Corporate Name(s)



• United States. Public Health Service

Subject(s)

• Continuing education

• Nurses

MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.16 Become a nurse--Your country needs you 1942 Printed


Description

Depicts a smiling woman having a nurse's cap put on her head by a pair of arms with stars

and stripes on the sleeve cuffs. Text includes address for Nursing Information Bureau.

Printed at bottom ?OWI Poster No. 22. Additional copies may be obtained upon request

from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. U.S.

Government Printing Office: 1942-O-498483?


Corporate Name(s)

• American Nurses Association. Nursing Information Bureau


• United States. Public Health Service

Subject(s)

• Nurses

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.17 Green, Ruzzie You Are Needed Now--Join the Army Nurse

Corps 1943 Printed color poster; 31 x 20.5 in.; 2 sheet(s)

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Labor

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Description

Depicts a smiling woman wearing the brown uniform of a Army Nurse Corps member.

Text encourages women to join the Army Nurse Corps at the Red Cross Recruiting

Station. Printed at bottom ?Poster 710-A June 1943?


Corporate Name(s)

• American Red Cross


Subject(s)

• Crosses

• Nurses

MilColl.WWII.Posters.2.18 Our Wounded Need Help! Printed text-only poster; 28 x 21

in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Text only poster describes ways nurses can be released for military service including

deferring non-essential operations and urging retired nurses to take civilian nursing jobs.

Printed on reverse is a message from the chairman of the American National Red Cross.


Corporate Name(s)



Subject(s)

• Nurses

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Series 3. Labor


Labor

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Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.1 Don't Let This Bug Get You! 1943 Printed color poster; 21 x

13.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a flying insect labeled "absenteeism." A message from "Your Labor Management

Committee." Printed at bottom "U. S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-525295 War

Production Drive Headquarters Bulletin Board Placard No. 28"


Subject(s)

• Absenteeism (Labor)

• Insects

• Labor

• Manpower

• World War, 1939-1945--War work

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.2 Treidler, Adolph, b. 1886 Here's a War Job For You Printed


Description

Depicts four trains moving down the tracks and a long row of tanks being transported

along the third set of tracks. Text states that railroad workers are urgently needed and

encourages applicants to seek jobs at any railroad office or at the U. S. Employment

Service.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

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Labor

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• Labor

• Manpower

• Railroad trains

• Railroads--Employees



MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.3 Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960 I Need Your Skill in a

War Job 1943 Printed color poster. 40 x 28.5 in.; (copies 1-2, 7); 28 x 22 in. (copies 3-6);

6 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts Uncle Sam in his classic "I want you" pose, looking ahead intently and pointing

at the viewer with his index finger. Text "If you know one of these trades and are not now

in real war work, you are badly needed...See your nearest U.S. Employment Service."

Includes a list of trades such as bus driver, carpenter, electrician, and machinist. Printed

at bottom "OWI Poster No. 25. Additional copies maybe obtained upon request from

the Division of Public Inquiries Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. U.S.

Government Printing Office: 1943-O-502683"


Corporate Name(s)



Subject(s)

• Labor

• Manpower

• Uncle Sam (Symbolic character) in art



• World War, 1939-1945

• World War, 1939-1945--Manpower

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Labor

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.4 Twice a Patriot! 1943 Printed color poster; 40 x 28.5 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts an African-American man dressed in a welder's apron, helmet, and glove and

holding a welding instrument in his right arm; a shipyard is depicted in the background

behind him. Text informs the reader that ex-private Obie Bartlett lost his left arm at Pearl

Harbor and is now at work in a west coast shipyard; at the bottom is a quote from him

"Sometimes I feel my job here is as important as the one I had to leave." Printed along

bottom left corner "U. S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-535256; printed in bottom

right corner "WPB Poster No. A-37. For extra copies, address: War Production Drive

Headquarters, War Production Board, Washington, D.C."


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. War Production Board

Subject(s)

• Disabled veterans

• Labor

• Manpower

• Shipyards

• Welders (Persons)

• World War, 1939-1945--African Americans


7

MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.5 Teaching is war-work, too Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

7


Labor

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Depicts a female teacher standing with two students, a boy and a girl, all three with their

hands placed over their hearts and looking toward an American flag. Text "American

Education Week Nov. 5 to Nov. 11 Visit Your Schools."


Subject(s)

• Children


• Labor

• Manpower

• Teachers

• Women


MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.6 Veterans Jobs in the Federal Government are open to

you 1944 Printed color poster; 20 x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Along the left side of the poster are the smiling faces of several veterans, men and women,

from various branches of the armed services, at top is eagle insignia. Text states veterans

get prefernce in appointment, and directs readers to the Civil Service Secretary or the

U.S. Civil Service Comission. Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-

O-619403."


Subject(s)

• Civil Service--Veterans' preference

• Eagles

• Labor

• Manpower

• Veterans--Employment

7


Labor

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.7 More Production 1942 Printed color poster; 10 x 7 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts Hitler, Mussolini, and Hirohito running down a snowy hill chased by a huge

rolling snowball labeled "More Production." Printed at bottom "War Production Board

Washington, D.C. A-11


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)

• Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, 1901-1989

• Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945

• Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945

Subject(s)

• Labor

• Manpower

• Snowballs


8

MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.8 American Labor...Producing for Attack 1943 Printed color

poster; 27.75 x 20 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts bronze statue of a male worker wearing a long apron, holding a wrench in his

right hand and rolling up his sleeve with the left. Printed at bottom "U. S. Government

Printing Office: 1943-O-541688"

8


Labor

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Subject(s)

• Bronze sculpture

• Labor

• Manpower


• Wrenches

MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.9 Anderson, Lyman, 1907-1993 They'll Let Us Know When To

Quit! 1944 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a machinist wearing a cap and apron over his shirt, holding a tool in his left

hand, he points to a background scene showing soldiers in battle. Printed at bottom: "War

Manpower Commission U. S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-620773"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Labor

• Machinists

• Manpower



8

MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.10 Saalburg, Allen Russell, 1899-1987 Get the Jap and Get It

Over 1945 Printed color poster; 27.75 x 20 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

8


Labor

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Depicts a slightly tattered Japanese flag flying over a badly tattered Nazi flag, both

hanging from the same pole. Text encourages workers to work where they are needed and

to apply at the U. S. Employment Service. Printed at bottom: "U. S. Government Printing

Office 1945-O-648346."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Flags--Germany

• Flags--Japan

• Labor

• Manpower

• Propaganda, Anti-German


• Swastikas--German


MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.11 Take Care! Idle Hands Work for Hitler 1942 Printed color


Description

Photo of a male worker with his left arm in a sling. Printed at bottom "War Production

Board Washington, D.C. A-8 U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-464378"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Accidents--Prevention

8


Labor

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• Industrial safety

• Labor

• Manpower



MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.12 The Battle of Production 1942 Printed black-and-white


Description

Photo of President Roosevelt in a car, surrounded by military personnel, looking over his

left shoulder at a document an officer is holding and pointing at from the back seat. Text

is a quote by the President stating that the quality of American workers and their output is

putting the U.S. ahead of its enemies in the battle of production. Printed at bottom "Office

of War Information, Washington, D.C. Poster No. 13 U.S. Government Printing Office:

1942-O-491103"


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)

• Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Subject(s)

• Labor

• Manpower

• Military readiness


8

MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.13 Thank God for American Industry 1942 Printed black-and-

white poster; 40 x 28.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

8


Labor

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Description

Photo of Lietu. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's head above quotation. Text expresses

American industry for supplying the weapons and equipment to conduct the North African

Campaign. Printed at bottom "War Production Board War Production Drive Headquarters

Washington, D.C. A-26 U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-499027"


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)

• Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Subject(s)

• Labor

• Manpower

• Military readiness


MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.14 When You're A.W.O.L. You're Working For The

Axis 1942 Printed color poster; 40 x 28.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Text-only poster. Printed at bottom "War Production Board Washington, D.C.A-15


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Absenteeism (Labor)

• Labor

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Labor

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• Manpower


MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.15 Big Things From Little Ideas Grow 1943 Printed black-and-


Description

Portrait of Thomas Edison. text states that America's greatest inventor worked small

ideas into big ones, text below urges Americans to put their ideas to work to speed

victory. Printed at bottom "War Production Board War Production Drive Headquarters

Washington, D.C.A-30 U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-508557"


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)

• Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931

Subject(s)

• Creative ability

• Labor

• Manpower


8

MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.16 You, too, are needed in a War Job! 1945 Printed color


Description

Depicts a smiling man and woman working on an assembly line canning and boxing

tomatoes. Text encourages reader to work in a food processing plant as part of the war

effort. Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-O-639198"

8


Food Production and Conservation

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Corporate Name(s)



Subject(s)

• Food industry and trade

• Labor

• Manpower



MilColl.WWII.Posters.3.17 United We Win 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts two men bolting together the body of a military vehicle. Behind them is a large

American flag. War Manpower Commission, Washington, D.C. Printed at bottom "OWI

Poster No. 38. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-506015."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Labor

• Manpower


8

Series 4. Food Production and Conservation



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Subject(s)

• World War, 1939-1945--Food supply--United States

Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.1 U.S. Needs Us Strong Printed color poster; 20 x 13 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a man, woman, and child holding hands inset within a larger silhouette of Uncle

Sam raising a fork with a bite of food to his mouth. Text encourages readers to do their

part in the National Nutrition Program by eating nutritious food.


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services

Subject(s)

• Families--Health and hygiene

• Food conservation

• Nutrition


9

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.2 Be a Victory Farm Volunteer in the U.S. Crop

Corps 1943 Printed color poster; 22 x 14 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts two smiling teenagers, one male and one female, above a scene from a farm

showing workers in the field harvesting a crop. Text encourages teenagers to see their

principal to join the U.S. Crop Corps. Printed at bottom “U.S. Government Printing

Office: 1943-O-517942

9



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Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Crop Corps

Subject(s)


• Harvesting

• Teenagers

• Volunteers

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.3 Can All You Can 1943 Printed color poster; 10.5 x 7.5 in.

(copy 1), 22.5 x 16 in. (copy 2); 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a mason jar against a backdrop of vegetables. Text states that canning is a real

war job. Printed at bottom "OWI Poster No. 77 Additional copies may be obtained upon

request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington,

D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O- 533993"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Canning and preserving


• Vegetables

9

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.4 Strong, Grover Grow Your Own--Be Sure! 1945 Printed

color poster; 22.5 x 16 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

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Depicts a group of vegetables and fruit with a red, white, and blue banner in the shape of a

V. Includes small "Garden for Victory in 1945" logo.


Subject(s)


• Fruit

• Vegetables

• Victory gardens

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.5 Jung, Ted For Work, For Play, 3 "squares" a

day 1944 Printed color poster; 20 x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Silhouette drawings of a family working, playing, and eating. Text: "Eat the basic 7

way." Next to text is small diagram of the seven food groups. Printed at bottom “U.S.

Government Printing Office: 1944-O-596810.”


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. War Food Administration

Subject(s)

• Families


• Nutrition

9

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.6 Eat The Right Food--America Needs You Strong. Printed


Description

9



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Text describes seven different food groups ranging from milk to lean meat, poultry, and

fish; next to the text describing each food group is an accompanying illustration; readers

are encourages to do their part in the National Nutrition Program and work with their local

nutrition committee. Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office-O- 444789"


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services

Subject(s)

• Food


• Nutrition

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.7 Food Is A Weapon--Don't Waste It 1943 Printed color


Description

Depicts a plate with bones on it, a rumpled napkin on the left, an empty glass on the right.

Text encourages the reader to buy wisely, cook carefully, eat all their food, and follow the

National Wartime Nutrition Program. Printed at bottom "OWI Poster No. 58. Additional


Information, Washington, D.C.; U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-520466"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Bones


• Plates (Tableware)

9



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MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.8 Food Will Win the War Printed color poster; 11.5 x 17.5 in.;

1 sheet(s)

Description

Text only poster: "Food will win the war. We observe Meatless days, Wheatless days,

Porkless days and carry out all conservation rules of the U.S. Food Administration."

At the top is insignia featuring a shield with stars and stripes surrounded by a blades of

wheat.


Corporate Name(s)

• United States Food Administration

Subject(s)


9

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.9 The United States Food Administration urgently

requests... Printed color poster; 11.5 x 17.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Appears to have once been the backing for poster MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.8; provides

directions on how to apply the sign to a window and stresses the importance of displaying

such posters.


Corporate Name(s)

• United States Food Administration

Subject(s)


9



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MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.10 Parker, A. Grow Your Own, Can Your Own 1943 Printed


Description

Depicts a smiling mother and daughter canning vegetables with numerous jars of canned

fruits and vegetables on a shelf behind them. Text: "We'll have lots to eat this winter,

won't we Mother?" Printed at bottom “OWI Poster No.57. Additional copies may be

obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information,

Washington, D.C. *U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O- 520465."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Canning and preserving

• Children


• Vegetables

• Women

9

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.11 Bruehl, Anton, 1900-1982 Going our way? 1945 Printed

color poster; 26 x 18.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a smiling boy and girl, the boy with a pitchfork and hoe tossed over his shoulder.

Text "Be a victory farm volunteer of the U.S. Crop Corps. See your county extension

agent or local farm employment office." Text on reverse informs that displaying this

poster helps harvest war crops. Printed at bottom “U.S. Government Printing Office:

1945-O-637276.”


9



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Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Agriculture

• Children


• Volunteers

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.12 Morley Your Victory Garden counts more than

ever! 1945 Printed color poster; 26.5 x 19 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts several vegetables in foreground, a man and woman working in a field in the

background. Printed on bottom “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-O-629743 War

Food Administration.”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Vegetables

• Victory gardens

9

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.13 Johnson Every Child Needs A Good School Lunch Printed


Description

Depicts a boy eating his lunch while behind him a boy and girl play baseball. Text states

that the War Food Administration will help communities start school lunch programs.

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- Page 46 -


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Children


• Nutrition

• School children--Food

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.14 Douglas Work on a farm...this summer Printed color

poster; 22.5 x 16 in. (copies 1-3); 28 x 20 in. (copies 4-5); 5 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a man and woman dressed in overalls; the man holds a pitch fork, the woman

wears working gloves and carries a basket of vegetables. Text encourages the reader

to join the U.S. Crop Corps. Printed at bottom “OWI Poster No. 59. Additional copies

may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War

Information, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-520467."


Corporate Name(s)



Subject(s)

• Agricultural laborers

• Agriculture


• Vegetables

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.15 Morley Shoot to Kill! Protect Your Victory

Garden 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a woman in her garden spraying an insect with insecticide as it buzzes over

a large tomato. Printed at bottom “U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Government

Printing Office: 1943-O-523387."


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Dept. of Agriculture

Subject(s)


• Insecticides

• Insects

• Victory gardens

• Women

10

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.16 Where our men are fighting, Our FOOD is

fighting 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in.; 5 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a box of food falling from the sky attached to a red parachute; in the background

two figures are parachuting downward. Text encourages the reader to buy wisely, cook

carefully, store carefully, and use leftovers. Printed at bottom “OWI Poster No. 35.

Additional copies may be obtained from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War

Information, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-506016"


Corporate Name(s)

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- Page 48 -


Subject(s)


• Parachutes


MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.17 For health...eat some food from each group...every

day! 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a food wheel with pictures and labels illustrating seven food groups. Text

encourages the reader to eat any foods he or she wants in addition to the basic seven.

Printed at bottom “U. S. Department of Agriculture *U.S. Government Printing Office:

1943-O-525965”


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Dept. of Agriculture

Subject(s)


• Nutrition

11

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.18 Plant A Victory Garden 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 22

in.; 4 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a man and woman working in a garden while a little boy wearing a cap bearing

military insignia gazes at a basket full of vegetables. Text: "Our food is fighting. A garden

will make your rations go further." Printed at bottom “OWI Poster No. 34. Additional

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Information, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-506017"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Families


• Rationing

• Vegetables

• Victory gardens

MilColl.WWII.Posters.4.19 Guard your family's health 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x

22 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Text-only poster encourages readers to learn about the new wartime foods in a nutrition

class. Printed at bottom “OWI Poster No. 30. Additional copies may be obtained upon

request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington,

D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-503787."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Families--Health and hygiene


• Nutrition

• Nutrition--Study and teaching

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Resource Conservation

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Series 5. Resource Conservation

Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.1 Borne, Albert Me Travel? Not This Summer. Vacation at

Home. 1945 Printed color poster; 26 x 18.5 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a man relaxing in his living room with a dog at his feet. A photograph of a

young soldier is in the corner. Printed along bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office:

1945-O643715." Printed on back of copy 2 "An Urgent Message from the United States

Government."


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Office of Defense Transportation

Subject(s)

• Dogs

• Travel

• World War, 1939-1945--Transportation

12

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.2 Is your trip necessary? 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.;

3 sheet(s)

Description

Photograph depicting a railroad car crowded with people. Text informs the reader that

needless travel interferes with the war effort. Printed on bottom "OWI Poster No. 74.


Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. U. S. Government Printing Office: 1943-

O-533555"


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Corporate Name(s)



Subject(s)

• Railroad trains

• Travel


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.3 Melbourne, Montgomery Millions of troops are on the

move…Is your trip necessary? 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a large crowd of soldiers on a train platform. In the background more soldiers are

seen alighting from the train. Printed on bottom "U. S. Government Printing Office 1943-

O-529808"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Railroad stations

• Railroad trains


• Travel


12

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.4 Chance, Fred War Traffic Must Come First Printed color


Description

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Depicts a train rushing along the track. The wheels of the train are the most prominent

feature. Text: "Don't waste transportation."


Corporate Name(s)

• Association of American Railroads


Subject(s)

• Railroad trains


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.5 What are buses doing to win the "Battle of

Transportation..." Printed black-and-white poster; 11 x 16 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

An informational poster about Greyhound buses and the war effort. Drawing of a bus

with people boarding and several smaller drawings. Sections include how buses serve the

armed forces, what buses are doing for war industries, essential civilian travel, and how to

help wartime transportation. Printed at top: "This double-page advertisement appeared in a

recent issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine."


Subject(s)

• Greyhound buses

• Travel


12

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.6 Sarra I'll carry mine, too! 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 22

in.; 8 sheet(s)

Description

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Depicts a smiling woman walking and carrying her groceries while in the background

armed soldiers march. Text states that trucks and tires must last till victory. printed at

bottom "OWI Poster No. 28. Additional copies may be obtained upon request from

the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. U.S.

Government Printing Office: 1943-O-503155 The Office Of Defense Transportation."


Corporate Name(s)



Subject(s)

• Delivery of goods


• Trucks--Tires

• Women


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.7 Rozen, Jerome, 1895-1987 Won't you give my boy a chance

to get home? 1944 Printed color poster; 27 x 20 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Image of middle-aged woman. Behind her, and on her label is an insignia featuring a blue

star against a white background, with a red border. Text: "Don’t travel--unless your trip

helps win the war." On reverse is text about importance of railroads to the war effort.

Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-606790 U.S. Office of

Defense Transportation


Corporate Name(s)


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Subject(s)

• Mothers

• Railroads

• Travel

• Women


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.8 Could this be you? 1945 Printed color poster; 26 x 18.5 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts four one frame cartoons illustrating reasons why people may travel (shopping,

vacation, etc.). Text: "Don't travel--unless your trip helps win the war." Printed at

bottom: "U.S. Office of Defense Transportation U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-

O-640444"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Travel


12

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.9 Get in the Scrap Printed color poster. Poster was folded

in half prior to encapsulation, left side on one side, right side on reverse; 35 x 22.5 in.

(folded), 35 x 45 in. (total size); 1 sheet(s)

Description

Contains a graph illustrating the amount of tons of scrap metal various pieces of war

equipment need to be produced. The number of tons proceeds up vertically on the right

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side. The equipment type is represented by illustrations (e.g. a tank). printed at bottom:

“Printed in U.S.A”


Subject(s)

• Metals--Conservation

• Scrap metals

• World War, 1939-1945--Equipment and supplies

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.10 Keep Scrapping Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Text encourages citizens to continue to collect rubber, metals, rags, paper and burlap

for the war effort. Printed at bottom: "Division of Information Office for Emergency

Management Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office 16-28157-1."


Subject(s)

• Rubber

• Scrap metals


13

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.11 Deliver More Now--Defense Production Depends on

You Printed color poster; 21 x 15 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts the top of a battleship with planes flying over head, below a tank and a military

vehicle ride by. Text encourages citizens to deliver more metals, iron, rubber, rags, and

paper. Printed at bottom: “National Association of Waste Material Dealers, Inc.”


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Subject(s)

• Rubber

• Scrap metals


• Warships


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.12 How Steel is Made Printed color poster; 35 x 20 in.; 3

sheet(s)

Description

The center portion of the poster depicts the various steps in the steel production process.

The surrounding area depicts household items that can be made into military items.


Subject(s)

• Scrap metals

• Steel


13

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.13 Barclay, McClelland Save Your Cans, Help Pass the

Ammunition Printed color poster; 33.5 x 25 in.; 3 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a woman’s arm coming from the lower right corner holding out several cans

of tomatoes. Gradually the appearance of the cans changes as they are transformed into

ammunition and loaded into a weapon, used by two soldiers. Text outlines the steps

needed to prepare tin cans for war. Printed at bottom: “Approved by Salvage Division,

War Production Board.”


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Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Ammunition


• Tin cans


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.14 Get in the Scrap 1942 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts an aerial bomb, a tank, a battleship, and an anti-aircraft gun. Below each

illustration is an explanation of how much scrap metal each piece needs to be

produced. Printed at bottom: “War Production Board Bureau of Industrial Conservation

U.S.Government Printing Office: 1942-O-471153"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Bombs

• Gunnery

• Metals--Conservation

• Scrap metals


• Warships


13

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.15 Win With Tin 1942 Printed color poster; 28.5 x 20 in.; 1

sheet(s)

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Description

Contains four images, each illustrating a step in preparing cans for collection (cleaning

can, flattening can, etc.). Printed at bottom: “War Production Board Bureau of Industrial

Conservation U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-469307"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Home economics

• Tin cans


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.16 Kling He Needs More Than Guts Printed color poster; 7.5

x 16.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a soldier operating an anti-aircraft gun. An airplane can be seen crashing into the

water below. Text encourages citizens to turn in their “junk” to make weapons.


Subject(s)

• Gunnery

• Scrap metals



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MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.17 Sarra Give 'em the stuff to fight with 1942 Printed black-

and-white photograph with yellow text; 20 x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

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Depicts a fierce looking soldier holding up another soldier. Printed at bottom: “For

additional copies write to Graphics Division, Office of Facts and Figures, Washington,

D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O”


Subject(s)



MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.18 Koerner, Henry Save Waste Fats for

Explosives 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.;;(copies 1-5), 22.5 x 16 in. (copy 6); 6

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a frying pan pouring liquid fat onto protruding missiles. Text encourages citizens

to take leftover waste fats to their meat dealer. Printed at bottom "OWI Poster No. 63.

Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of public Inquires,

Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-

O-527285."


Subject(s)

• Explosives

• Home economics

• Oils and fats

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.19 Save Waste Fats 1942 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

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Contains four images, each illustrating a step in preparing waste fats for collection

(straining, keep in cool, dark place, etc.). Printed at bottom “War Production Board

Bureau of Industrial Conservation U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-469848."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Home economics

• Oils and fats

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.20 Save Waste Fats for Gunpowder Printed color poster; 44 x

29.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts the barrel of a large stationary gun, soldiers can be seen working around its base.

Text encourages citizens to take waste fats to their meat dealer.


Subject(s)

• Explosives

• Gunpowder

• Home economics

• Oils and fats


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.21 Richards, Walter DuBois, 1907- Housewives, Save Waste

Fats for Explosives! Printed color poster; 42 x 32 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

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Depicts a frying pan pouring liquid fat onto the ground below, where soldiers and an anti-

aircraft gun can be seen. Text encourages citizens to take leftover waste fats to their meat

dealer.


Subject(s)

• Explosives

• Home economics

• Oils and fats

• Soldiers

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.22 Use it up--wear it out--make it do! 1943 Printed color


Description

Depicts a woman in a yellow dress sewing a red patch onto the rear of a man’s trousers

as he is wearing them. Text: "Our labor and our goods are fighting." Printed at bottom:

“OWI Poster No.39 Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division

of Public Inquires, Office of Information, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing

Office: 1943-O-506726.”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Home economics

• Sewing

• Women

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.23 Keep the Home Front Pledge 1944 Printed color poster; 28


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Description

Depicts a woman wearing a red and white striped shirt and white apron holding up her

right hand. Text encourages citizens to “pay no more than ceiling prices” and to “pay your

points in full.” Printed at bottom “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-571209.”


Subject(s)

• Food prices

• Home economics

• Homemakers

• Women

• World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.24 Make this Pledge Printed color poster; 14 x 10.5 in (copies

1-3), 28.5 x 20 in (copy 4), 11 x 28 in (copy 5), 5 x 5 in. (copy 6); 6 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a women wearing a red and white striped shirt and white apron holding up her

right hand. Text encourages citizens to “pay no more than top legal prices” and to “accept

no rationed goods without giving up stamps.”


Subject(s)

• Food prices

• Food supply

• Home economics

• Homemakers

• Women


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.25 Helguera, Leon Keep Down Living Costs 1944 Printed


Description

Depicts Uncle Sam pointing to a chart illustrating the cost of living in “this war” and the

“last war.” The chart shows the cost of living in WWII has remained fairly stable, while

the cost of living during WWI increased dramatically. Text encourages citizens to “pay

no more than ceiling prices.” Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-

O-585391”


Subject(s)

• Cost and standard of living



15

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.26 Stamp Out Black Markets With Your Ration

Stamps 1943 Printed color poster; 27 x 20.5 in.; 3 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a large thumb swishing a green man under a ration stamp. Text encourages

citizens to use ration stamps and “pay no more than legal prices.” Printed at bottom: “U.S.



Subject(s)

• Food prices

• Food supply

• Rationing


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.27 Let's Team Up to Keep Food Prices Down 1944 Printed


Description

Depicts a grocer pointing out a OPA ceiling price list to a woman in blue suit holding a

can of cherries. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-605658”


Subject(s)

• Food prices

• Food supply

• Groceries

• Women


15

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.28 Do with less--so they'll have enough! 1943 Printed color


Description

Depicts a smiling soldier holding up a tin mug. Text: "Rationing gives you your fair

share." Printed at bottom: “OWI Poster No. 37. Additional copies may be obtained upon

request from the Division of Public Inquires, Office of War Information, Washington,

D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-506014."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Food supply

• Rationing

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.29 We'll Take Care of the Rising Sun, You Take Care of Rising

Prices Printed color poster; 22.5 x 16 in.; 3 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a soldier camouflaged with twigs in his helmet pointing toward a background

filled with palm trees, water, and yellow skies. Listed below the image are seven “keys”

to keeping prices down. Printed at bottom: “Distributed by O.W.I. for the Office of

Economic Stabilization."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Food prices



16

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.30 I'm Out to Lick Runaway Prices Printed color poster; 22.5 x

16 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a woman wearing an apron holding up her right hand in a fist, her teeth are

clinched. Listed below the image are seven “keys” to keeping prices down. Printed at

bottom: “Distributed by O.W.I. for the Office of Economic Stabilization."


Corporate Name(s)


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Subject(s)

• Food prices

• Home economics

• Women


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.31 To Do My Part on the Home Front Printed black-and-white


Description

Depicts a scroll presenting a pledge to “pay no more the top legal prices” and to “accept

no rationed goods without giving up ration stamps.” The bottom portion was designed to

signed and detached. Printed at bottom: “GPO 16-35875-1.”


Subject(s)

• Food prices

• Home economics

• Rationing

• Women


16

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.32 How to Keep Your Food Bill Down Printed black-and-

white poster; 10.5 x 8 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Presents nine frames giving advice about how to keep prices down, illustrations and text

are used; several messages from the government are presented on the reverse. Printed on

reverse at bottom: “GPO 16-35666-1.”


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Subject(s)

• Food prices

• Home economics

• Rationing

• Women


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.33 Cooper, Fred G. (Frederic Gross), 1883-1962 Cost of

Living: 1918 versus 1944 1944 Printed color poster; 19.5 x 14.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts two illustrated graphs presenting the varying increases in costs of living during

WWI and WWII. The 1918 graph shows a woman, from that era, on her tip toes reaching

for a basket of food labeled cost of living. The 1944 graph shows a woman, of that

time period, easily reaching forward into the basket of food labeled cost of living. Text

congratulates citizens for doing a good job in keeping prices down. Printed at bottom:

“U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-580381.”


Subject(s)

• Cost and standard of living

• Food prices

• Home economics



16

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.34 New Ceiling List Prices Are Here 1944 Printed color


Description

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Reproductions of ceiling prices forms. Text encourages individuals to “ask to see our

copies” and states that they can receive help on how to use them and obtain copies for use

at home. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-574250.”


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Office of Price Administration

Subject(s)

• Food prices

• Home economics


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.35 Here's How to Head Off Runaway Prices Printed color

poster; 22.5 x 16.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a woman wearing a purple hat and gloves carrying to full bags of groceries and a

ration book. Text indicates that the seven “keys” to keeping prices down are listed below,

but none are printed.


Subject(s)

• Food supply

• Groceries

• Home economics

• Rationing

• Women


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.36 For War Service 1945 Printed poster; 14 x 10 in.;;(copy 1),

28 x 20 in. (copy 2); 2 sheet(s)

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Description

Depicts a flying eagle carrying an American flag; text presents a message sign by Franklin

Roosevelt about war prices and ration boards; dated January 1945. printed at bottom:

“INF. P-233 (1-45)”


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Eagles

• Food supply

• Rationing


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.37 Rationing Means a Fair Share for All of Us 1943 Printed


Description

Two images depict women in a butcher shop, one labeled "without rationing" shows

butcher shop without enough meat; the second image labeled "with rationing" shows two

women with full cuts of meat and a well-stocked shop. Printed at bottom:“Office of Print

Administration Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-523856."


Subject(s)

• Butchers

• Food supply

• Home economics

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• Rationing

• Women


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.38 Rationing Means a Fair Share for All of Us Printed color


Description

Two images depict women in a grocery shop, one labeled "without rationing" shows

shop without enough products for second customer; the second image labeled "with

rationing" shows two women with receiving cans and a well-stocked shop. Printed at

bottom: “Office of Print Administration Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing

Office: 1943-O-514175"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Food supply

• Groceries

• Home economics

• Rationing


16

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.39 Americans! Share the Meat 1942 Printed color poster; 28 x

21 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Text presents the need for rationing meat and lists the fair weekly share for different age

groups. Claude R. Wickard’s, chairman of the Foods Requirement Committee, signature

appears at the bottom. Printed at bottom: “OWI Post No. 10 Additional copies may be

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obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquires, Office of War Information,

Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-489556."


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)

• Wickard, Claude R. (Claude Raymond), 1893-1967

Subject(s)

• Food supply

• Home economics

• Rationing


MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.40 Homemaker's War Guide 1942 Printed color poster; 28 x 22

in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Poster offers advice and tips for homemakers during wartime. Topics include planning

meals, rationing, conserving food and other resources, and preparing for air raids. Text at

bottom: "Victory begins at home. Do your part." Printed at bottom "OWI Poster No. 20.


Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-

O-498305"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

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• Homemakers

• Rationing

• World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--United States

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.41 Pull down your shades! Printed color poster; 28.5 x 20 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Photograph of a woman pulling down a window shade. Text and graphics describe how to

use shades to maximize fuel savings.


Subject(s)

• Dwellings--Energy conservation

• Window shades

• Women

17

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.42 Fuel Fights! Save Your Share 1943 Printed text-only color

poster; 20 x 14 in. (copy 1), 28 x 20 in. (copy 2); 2 sheet(s)

Description

Text lists seven ways to reduce feul consumption, concludes "Saving fuel also saves

manpower, material, equipment. Conserve coal, oil, gas. . . for war." Printed at bottom

"U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O- 554712."


Subject(s)

• Coal

• Energy conservation

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.43 Arens, Egmont, 1889-1966 Don't Shiver Next

Winter...Order Coal Now Printed color poster; 26 x 18.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a penguin wearing a scarf and hat and holding a shovel with a few lumps of coal

in front of it. Printed on bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-641974."


Subject(s)

• Coal


• Penguins

17

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.44 Save Rubber 1942 Printed text-only color poster. 40 x 28.5

in.; 3 sheet(s)

Description

Text offers ways to save rubber including making every tire carry a passenger, driving

more slowly in hot weather, checking tire pressure at least once a week, and swapping

rides. Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-469849"


Subject(s)

• Rubber

• Tires

17

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.45 Borne, Albert All Fuel is Scarce, Plan For Winter

Now 1945 Printed color poster; 28.5 x 20 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

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Depicts a man looking out the window at a thermometer reading about 10 degrees,

snow on his windowsill. Text includes tips from the Solid Feuls Adminstration for War

including winterizing your home, checking your heating plant, and ordering fuel at once.

Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-O-648956"


Subject(s)


• Winter

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.46 Serve Our Fighting Men Abroad, Conserve these Services at

Home 1943 Printed color poster; 20 x 14 in. (copy 1), 28 x 20 in. (copies 2-3); 3 sheet(s)

Description

Text encourages citizens to conserve the use of electricity, communications, water, and

transportation in order to support the war effort. Each element is accompanied by a

corresponding image: light bulb, telephone, faucet, and train. Printed at bottom "U.S.

Government Printing Office: 1943-O-554713."


Subject(s)


• Electric power--Conservation

• Telecommunication

• Travel

• Water conservation


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.47 Start a Car Sharing Club/Start A "Shopping Day" Car

Club Printed double sided black-and-white poster; 22 x 16.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

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Front Side: Depicts four men in a car approaching a man waving and holding a briefcase,

below is a four-framed cartoon depicting the steps of forming a car sharing club.

Text encourages readers to save wear on their valuable tires by sharing rides. It also

provides other tips for limiting wear on tires. Reverse Side: Depicts five women in a car

approaching a smiling woman carrying a bag of groceries, below is a four-framed cartoon

depicting the steps of forming a "shopping day" car club. Text encourages readers to save

wear on their valuable tires by sharing rides. It also provides other tips for limiting wear

on tires.


Subject(s)

• Ridesharing

• Rubber

• Tires

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.48 How to Keep Warm with Less Fuel this Winter Printed


Description

Image of a house with two men doing maintenance work. Text offers tips for

winterproofing your home to prevent heat loss, concludes "Saving fuel saves

transportation for America's war effort."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Dwellings--Maintenance and repair

• Fuel

• Winter

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.49 A Message to our Tenants From the Government--Help Stop

Fuel Waste 1942 Printed text-only poster; 20 x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Text provides five tips for conserving fuel. Printed at bottom "The Office of War

Information, Washington D.C. Poster No. 12.*U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-

O-492821"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Fuel

17

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.50 Fuel for Them...Means Less for You! Printed color poster;

22 x 16 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Three scenes showing ships and trains, a soldier and tank in battle, and a war production

plant and hospital. Text includes five tips for making the home heat tight.


Subject(s)


• Dwellings--Maintenance and repair

• Fuel


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.51 Keep "Old Man Winter" Out Printed color poster; 20 x 13.5

in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a young girl and a baby warm inside as Old Man Winter is seen outside blowing

cold air. Text: "Keep warm with storm windows!" Printed at bottom "Sponsored by

Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company in cooperation with U.S. Government."


Subject(s)

• Children


• Storm windows

• Winter

17

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.52 Insulate! Keep Warm with Less Fuel Printed color poster;

20 x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a man rolling out cotton insulation. Text encourages readers to install cotton

insulation themselves in their homes. Printed at bottom "Published in Cooperation with

the U.S. Government Fuel Conservation Campaign."


Subject(s)


• Insulation (Heat)

17

MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.53 Richards, Walter DuBois, 1907- They've got more important

places to go than you 1942 Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in.; 1 sheet(s)

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Civilian Defense

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Description

Depicts four soldiers riding in a Jeep. Text encourages readers to save rubber and check

tires. Printed at bottom "Division of Information Office for Emergency Management

Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-498482 OWI Poster No.

21. Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquires,

Office of War Information, Washington, D.C."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Jeep automobile

• Rubber



MilColl.WWII.Posters.5.54 Ship Right for Victory--Prevent Loss and Damage Printed


Description

Depicts an arm holding two boxes on a dolly. Printed at bottom "Shippers Advisory

Board"


Subject(s)

• Cargo handling

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Series 6. Civilian Defense



Civilian Defense

- Page 79 -

Subject(s)

• Civil defense--United States

Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.1 Civilian Defense--Air Raid Warden Lives Here Printed color


Description

Text only poster with the air raid warden insignia (a blue circle with a red and white

striped triangle inside). Text provides blank space for the zone number, section number,

and warden to be written.


Subject(s)

• Air raid wardens

18

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.2 Civilian Defense Printed color poster; 3 x 19.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Text only poster. Handwritten on reverse: “Lenoir County 1944”

18

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.3 Your Civil Defense Uniform Printed color poster; 14.5 x 17

in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Double-sided advertisement for civil defense uniforms and accessories, such as helmets,

masks, whistles, and pennants. Includes price lists and blank order forms. Illustrations of

some of the pieces are included. Various Civil Defense insignia are included and labeled.


Subject(s)

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Civilian Defense

- Page 80 -

• Insignia

• Uniforms

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.4 For Service in Civilian Defense 1943 Printed color poster; 22


Description

Depicts six illustrations of civil defense insignias with indication of number of hours of

service. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-5377688 OCD

Publication 7021”


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Office of Civilian Defense

Subject(s)

• Insignia

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.5 Official Civilian Defense Insignia 1942 Printed color poster.

Poster was folded in half prior to encapsulation, top half on one side, bottom half on

reverse; 20 x 28.5 in. (folded size), 40 x 28.5 in. (total size); 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts twenty-six Civilian Defense and Citizens Defense Corps insignia. Printed at

bottom: “Designs patented by U.S. Office of Civilian Defense. Reproduction governed by

OCD Regulation No. 2 U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-484125”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

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Civilian Defense

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• Insignia

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.6 America Calling 1941 Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in.; 11

sheet(s)

Description

Text poster with Civilian Defense insignia.Text encourages readers to consult their nearest

Defense Council and join Civilian Defense. Printed at bottom: “Division of Information,

Office for Emergency Management U.S. Government Printing Office: 1941-O-423671”


Subject(s)

• Insignia

18

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.7 America Calling, Take Your Place in Civil

Defense 1941 Printed color poster; 40 x 30 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a large, flying bald eagle. Basic Civil Defense insignia is at bottom right. Printed

at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1941 Photographed by Arthur H. Fisher”


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Office for Emergency management. Division of Information

Subject(s)

• Eagles

• Insignia

18

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.8 Operation of Emergency Medical Services 1942 Printed

black-and-white poster; 10.5 x 16 in.; 1 sheet(s)

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Civilian Defense

- Page 82 -

Description

Diagram with instructions outlining the eight steps that should be taken if a bomb were

dropped. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-452196”


Subject(s)

• Bombing, Aerial

• Emergency management

• Emergency medical services

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.9 Chemical Warfare Agents 1943 Printed black-and-white


Description

Contains a Civil Defense Reference and Training Chart for chemical agents. The name

of the agent, its class, CWS symbol, nickname, method of dissemination, persistency,

odor, released form, and physiological effect are all included on the chart. Methods of

protection, decontamination, and self-aid are also included. Printed at bottom: “OCD

Publication 7014 U.S. Government Printing Office 16-32698-1”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Chemical agents (Munitions)

• World War, 1939-1945--Chemical warfare

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.10 Typical Kilo Magnesium (Electron) Incendiary

Bomb 1942 Printed black-and-white poster; 20 x 16.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

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Civilian Defense

- Page 83 -

Depicts the exterior of an incendiary bomb on the left. On the right is a diagram of

the inside of an incendiary bomb. Various parts are labeled. Printed at bottom: “U.S.

Government Printing Office: 1942 O-425148”


Subject(s)

• Incendiary bombs


MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.11 How to Fight Fire Bombs 1942 Printed blue-and-white


Description

Provides instructions on how to put out a firebomb. Six illustrations are used to depict

the various methods of attacking a firebomb, including with a hose, fire extinguisher, and

sand. Text is used to provide more detailed instructions. Text also notes that these are

revised instructions as of July 1942. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office:

1942"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Incendiary bombs


19

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.12 What to do in an air raid Printed black-and-white poster;

23.5 x 17 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

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Civilian Defense

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Illustrations and text describing how to react during an air raid. Printed at bottom:

“16-23126-1 U.S. Office of Civilian Defense, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, Director.

Washington, D.C.” Handwritten at top: “580 copies 18 lbs”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Air raid warning systems

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.13 Air Raid Instructions Printed black-and-white poster; 12 x 9

in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Text provides a notice to the public about new air raid warning signals, effective February

17, 1943. Printed at bottom: “Durham County Civilian Defense Council Durham, North

Carolina Christian Printing Co., Durham, N.C.”


Geographic Name(s)

• Durham County (N.C.)

Subject(s)


19

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.14 New Air Raid Warning System 1943 Printed color poster;

20 x 28 in.; 4 sheet(s)

Description

Describes types of warning signals, their meaning, and appropriate actions to take for each

one. Printed at bottom: “Effective 12:01 A.M., February 17, 1943 Approved by the U.S.

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Civilian Defense

- Page 85 -

Office of Civilian Defense, The Eastern Defense Command, and the First Army OCD

Publication 7015 *U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-510707.” handwritten on the

back of copy 1: “obsolete 293 copies 19 lbs.”; handwritten on the bottom of copy #2-3:

“N.L. [last name illegible], Collector of War Records, Lenoir County”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.15 General Layout, Civil Air Raid Warning Service Printed

black-and-white poster; 8.5 x 11 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Contains a chart depicting the links between various air raid personnel within North

Carolina. It begins with the 1,100 civil air raid warning observation posts and goes down

through the filter centers, the district air raid wardens, chief operators, and local parties.


Subject(s)


• Civil defense--United States--North Carolina

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.16 Emergency Medical Field Unit 1941 Printed black-and-

white poster; 10 x 12 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Contains a chart depicting the links between emergency medical field personnel. At the

top is the unit leader, then two squads. Each squad has two teams. Space is provided to

fill in the names of the doctors and nurses, as well as the name of the city and the hospital.

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Civilian Defense

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Printed at bottom: “U.S. Office of Civilian Defense U.S. Government Printing Office:

1941 O-430715”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Emergency medical services

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.17 The Block Plan for Civilian War Services 1942 Printed

black-and-white poster; 29 x 20 in. ; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Contains an organizational chart depicting the links between Civilian War Services

members. It includes the executive committee, the chief, zone leaders, sector leaders, and

block leaders. Illustrations are used to depict the number of people and places involved.

Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942 O-486942”

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.18 Civilian Protection Organization for Raleigh, N.C. Printed

blue-and-white poster; 11.5 x 18 in. (copies 1-2), 36 x 17 in. (copies 3-4); 4 sheet(s)

Description

Contains a chart describing the various administrative groups and their specific duties,

training requirements, preferred physique and character, uniform, and equipment. An

illustration of each group’s insignias is also included. Note: copies 3-4 each contain three

copies of these charts; they have not been separated as they are in copies 1-2.


Geographic Name(s)

• Raleigh (N.C.)

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Subject(s)


MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.19 Raleigh's Citizen's Defense Corps Printed black-and-white

text and posters; 11 x 8.5 in. (text), 32.5 x 24 in. (posters); 4 sheet(s)

Description

This item contains various components, including a two page description of the operation

of the Raleigh Citizen’s Defense Corps, which is labeled as “a.” It also includes a poster

entitled, “Services Needed.” This poster, labeled “b,” is a chart providing space for fire,

police, emergency medical personnel, ambulances, rescue squads, decontamination

squads, repair squads, and demolition squads to be listed for each incident number. Finally

a “Services Dispatched” poster is included, which provides the same chart. It is labeled

“c.”


Geographic Name(s)

• Raleigh (N.C.)

Subject(s)


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.20 Fink Wars Against Fires of War 1943 Printed color poster;

22 x 14 in. (copies 1-2)

Description

Depicts two fire guard volunteers extinguishing a fire from the inside of a building. Planes

are visible through the window. Text encourages men to fight fires with the fire guard

by joining at the Civilian Defense Volunteer Office. "OCD Publication 7019 July 1943"

printed in left bottom corner.


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Safety

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Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Fire extinction

• Posters


• World War, 1939-1945

MilColl.WWII.Posters.6.21 Your job is important too 1943 Printed color poster; 15 x 24

in.

Description

Depicts a nurse tending to a wounded soldier.


Subject(s)


• Nurses

• Posters

• World War, 1939-1945

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Series 7. Safety

Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.7.1 Our Carelessness--Their Secret Weapon 1943 Printed color


Description

Caricature drawing of Hitler and Hirohito overlooking a forest fire. Text: "Prevent forest

fires." Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-505840."

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Safety

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Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Forest Service

Personal Name(s)



Subject(s)

• Forest fires--Prevention and control

• Safety

MilColl.WWII.Posters.7.2 Our Carelessness--Their Secret Weapon Printed color poster;

5 x 3 in.; 6 sheet(s)

Description

Caricature drawing of Hitler and Hirohito overlooking a forest fire. Text: "Prevent forest

fires." Reverse side has tips to "help on the home front," and includes tips to prevent fires.


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)



Subject(s)


• Safety

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.7.3 The U.S. Army says "Make Haste Safely" 1943 Printed color

poster; 9 x 6 in. ; 1 sheet(s)

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Safety

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Description

Depicts symbol of bald eagle with ribbon bearing the words "E Pluribus Unum" in its

mouth; above its head a seal featuring a green circle enclosing a white cross surrounded

by the words "Universal Safety;" red seal across eagles chest says "U.S. Army Safety

Program." Text encourages readers to proceed safely whether at home, in the plant, or on

the highway. Printed on bottom: "*U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-505621"


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Army

Subject(s)

• Eagles

• Safety

MilColl.WWII.Posters.7.4 Please Mister, Don't Be Careless 1943 Printed color poster;

20 x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts cartoon deer, rabbit, and skunk from the movie Bambi looking wide eyed as they

stand in the grass. Text encourages prevention of forest fires. Image copyrighted by Walt

Disney Productions. Printed on bottom "U.S. Dept. Agriculture Forest Service* U. S.

Government Printing Office: 1943-O-565734 State Forest Service"


Corporate Name(s)


• Walt Disney Productions

Subject(s)

• Deer


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Safety

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• Rabbits

• Safety

• Skunks

MilColl.WWII.Posters.7.5 Prevent Forest Fires 1944 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts the head and shoulders of a male forest service worker in uniform with his hand

raised to his open mouth as if he is issuing an alarm. Text warns that forest fires are a

greater danger than ever. Printed at bottom "U.S. Department Agriculture Forest Service *

U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-565731State Forest Service."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Safety

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.7.6 Tools are weapons--Treat 'em right 1943 Printed color


Description

Poster is divided into four quadrants each depicting proper handling and use of tools

in foreground, improper use in background with a red X over it. Text explains in

each quadrant how to use the tools safely and effectively. Printed at bottom: "*U.S.

Government Printing Office: 1943-O-537567"


Subject(s)

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Safety

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• Safety

• Tools

MilColl.WWII.Posters.7.7 Follow Safety Rules! 1942 Printed color poster; 40 x 28.5

in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a grave yard with numerous white crosses marking the grave sites; beside or

hanging from the crosses in the foreground are tools (shovels, picks, saws, etc.), gloves,

hats, helmets, and goggles belonging to the workers buried there. Text informs the reader

that more American workers were killed and wounded in industrial accidents in the last

year than all casualties from bombs in Britain in two years of war. Printed in left corner:

"War Production Board War Production Drive Headquarters Washington, D.C. A-24;" "U.

S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-491592"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Cemeteries

• Crosses

• Industrial accidents

• Safety

• Tools

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.7.8 I need you on the job full time...Don't get hurt 1943 Printed

color poster. 40 x 28 in. (copies 1-2); copies 3-4 were folded in half prior to encapsulation,

top half on one side, bottom half on reverse; 20 x 28 in. (folded size); 3 sheet(s)

Description

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Safety

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Depicts head of a helmeted shoulder with his gun raised nearly to eye level, smoke

from an explosion in the background behind him. Printed at bottom: "U. S. Government

Printing Office: 1943-O-539038 War Department Safety Council"


Subject(s)

• Accidents--Prevention

• Posters

• Safety


• World War, 1939-1945

MilColl.WWII.Posters.7.9 War Insurance Facts for Property Owners Printed color


Description

Depicts a bald eagle carrying an emblem of a house, below the house is a banner reading,

"Protect Your Property." Text advertises War Damage Corporation Insurance.


Subject(s)

• Eagles

• Homeowners

• Safety

• War damage compensation

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.7.10 Pogany, Willy, 1882-1955 Strike Down This

Monster! 1942 Printed color poster; 18 x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

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Service and Relief Organizations

- Page 94 -

In the center of the image a man swings an axe at a fiery wolf in a forest to the left, to the

right is an shipyard with a tank and gunnery. Text provides tips for preventing forest fires

and reminds readers "forest fires delay victory." Printed at bottom "Reprinted form The

American Weekly, May 17, 1942.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Axes


• Safety

• Wolves

MilColl.WWII.Posters.7.11 Either Can Do the Enemy's Work Printed color poster; 23 x

19 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a Nazi bomb, with a swastika painted on the side, and a lit match above a large

group of homes and buildings. Text reminds readers of Fire Prevention Week, October 3

to 9. The Civilian Defense logo is also on the poster. Printed near bottom "National Board

of Fire Underwriters"


Subject(s)

• Bombs

• Fire prevention

• Matches

• Safety

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Series 8. Service and Relief Organizations



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Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.1 Get War Information Material at Your Public Library Printed


Description

Depicts the silhouette profiles of four individuals, two children and two adults. Text:

"Only an informed America can be invincible." Printed at bottom “NCWPA Poster Unit.”


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Work Projects Administration

Geographic Name(s)

• North Carolina

Subject(s)

• Public libraries

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.2 An American Privilege Printed color poster; 14 x 11 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts roads coming from the north, south, east, and west. At the intersection is a

columned building symbolizing a library. Text reminds readers that information is a

privilege and can be found at the public library, and that Book Week is November 15 to

21. Printed at bottom “NCWPA Poster Unit.”


Corporate Name(s)


Geographic Name(s)

21



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• North Carolina

Subject(s)


MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.3 Meet Substitutes Printed Black-and-white poster; 14 x 11 in.;

1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts stick figures wearing gloves and large shoes, each is labeled as a substitute

material that can be used to replace a product needed on the front. Along the bottom

marching stick figures, carrying rifles, are labeled as those products needed for war. Text

encourages individuals to visit their library to learn more about substitutes. Stamped on

back “North Carolina Work Projects Administration Library Project.”


Corporate Name(s)


Geographic Name(s)

• North Carolina

Subject(s)


• Substitute products

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.4 Victory Gardens and Vitamin Diets on the Home

Front Printed color poster; 14 x 11 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

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Depicts a woman and child working in a garden in front of a house. Text: "Here are helps

for cultivating and using your victory gardens." Stamped on back “North Carolina Work

Projects Administration Library Project.”


Corporate Name(s)


Geographic Name(s)

• North Carolina

Subject(s)


• Victory gardens

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.5 Food is War Power Printed color poster; 14 x 11 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts airplanes and battleships firing at each other, a piles of food can be seen below.

Text: "America expects every American to fight malnutrition by wise eating. Here is

material to help you." Stamped on back “North Carolina Work Projects Administration

Library Project.”


Corporate Name(s)


Geographic Name(s)

• North Carolina

Subject(s)

• Food

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• Nutrition


MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.6 Wartime Activities Printed color poster; 5.5 x 14 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Stamped on back “North Carolina Work Projects Administration Library Project”


Corporate Name(s)


Geographic Name(s)

• North Carolina

Subject(s)


21

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.7 Canada at War... Priorities Printed color poster; 14 x 11 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Consists of 14 frames, each consisting of merely a title (e.g. “Canada at War,” “War in the

Pacific,” “Europe under Hitler,” etc.). The titles are in blue with a red border.

21

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.8 Military Printed color poster; 12 x 9.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts four soldiers marching against backdrop of a globe.


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Subject(s)

• Globes

• Soldiers

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.9 Industry Printed color poster; 12 x 9.5 in.; sheet(s)

Description

Depicts five industrial workers, wearing overalls and caps, walking against backdrop of a

gear.

21

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.10 Civilian Printed color poster; 12 x 9.5 in.; sheet(s)

Description

Depicts five civilians, wearing armbands, walking against backdrop of the Civilian

Defense logo.


Corporate Name(s)


21

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.11 A Timely Career For Young Americans, Aviation Printed


Description

Depicts an airplane flying around a clock, the numbers on the clock are represented as

stars. Stamped on back “North Carolina Work Projects Administration Library Project”


Corporate Name(s)


21



- Page 100 -

Geographic Name(s)

• North Carolina

Subject(s)

• Airplanes

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.12 Twelve Noon Printed black-and-white poster; 11 x 14 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Text: "Pause for a moment of prayer for our Armed Forces and for Peace."


Subject(s)

• Prayer

21

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.13 The New Mother Goose Printed color poster; 10.5 x 8 in.; 6

sheet(s)

Description

Pages of a storybook for children with wartime lessons such as "hush," "use substitutes,"

"invest in your future," "waste nothing," and "conserve." Each page contains an

illustration and a short rhyme. Part of the "WPA Poster Unit."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Nursery rhymes

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.14 Broder, S. Books are Weapons in the War of Ideas Printed


Description

Depicts a very large book with a quote by Franklin Roosevelt on the cover that starts,

"Books cannot be killed by fire." At the base of the book are Nazis throwing books into a

bonfire. Printed at bottom “For additional copies write Division of Public Inquiry, Office

of War Information, Washington, D.C. Specify O.W.I No. 7.”


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)

• Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945--Quotations

Subject(s)

• Bonfires

• Books

• Nazis

21

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.15 Falls, C. B. (Charles Buckles), 1874-1960 Leave Books

Here Printed color poster; 21.5 x 13.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts several opens book, one with images of a sailor and a soldier. Text encourages

citizens to support the Victory Book Campaign. Printed at bottom “Sponsored by

American Library Association. . .American Red Cross United Service Organization for

National Defense Inc.”


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Corporate Name(s)

• American Library Association


Subject(s)

• Books



MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.16 We Want Books, Victory Book Campaign Printed color


Description

Depicts the head of a sailor and a soldier.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Books



21

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.17 Give A Book For Our Fighting Men Printed black-and-


Description

Text encourages citizens to drop off books at any library or school. Two small soldiers

reading books can be seen at the bottom of the poster. Sponsored by the American Library

Association, American Red Cross, and United Service Organization.

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Corporate Name(s)



• United Service Organizations (U.S.)

Subject(s)

• Books


MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.18 Spellens Give More Books, Give Good Books 1943 Printed


Description

Depicts a hand holding an open book, the left page is blue with one white star, the year

“1943,” and the head of soldier; the right page has red and white stripes and the words

“Victory Book Campaign.” Text encourages citizens to take books to their local library

or collection center. Printed at bottom: “Sponsored by American Library Association

American Red Cross*United Service Organizations. OWI Poster No. 31. Additional

copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquires, Office of War

Information, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office 1943-O-504667”


Corporate Name(s)



• United Service Organizations (U.S.)


Subject(s)

• Books


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.19 Peace with a Book from Your Library Printed color poster;

14.5 x 10 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Silhouette of a a girl reading a book.


Subject(s)

• Books


21

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.20 United Through Books Printed color poster; 19 x 16 in. ; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a man, woman, children, and a sailor looking at a globe in a library. Caption at

bottom, "Book Week."


Subject(s)

• Books

• Children

• Globes



• Women

21

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.21 Walker, Nedda United Through Books--The People, The

Nation, The World Printed color poster; 20 x 16 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

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Depicts a group of children from and variety of nations and backgrounds looking at

a large book. A large globe is in the background. Text provides an address for the

Children’s Book Council.


Subject(s)

• Books

• Children

• Globes


MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.22 To All Who Use Libraries, This Is Are War Printed text-

only color poster; 20 x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Text provides a message about the role of books and libraries in the war, signed by the

Director of the Office of War Information. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing

Office 16-31020-1”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Books


21

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.23 Give it Your Best 1942 Printed color poster; 20 x 28.5 in.; 2

sheet(s)

Description

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Depicts an American flag. Printed at bottom "Office of War Information Poster No. 9

Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-488228"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.24 Help Greece Now Printed color poster; 30.5 x 22 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a Greek goddess holding a baby with the Parthenon visible in the background.

Text encourages donations to the United War Fund and gives address of Greek War Relief

Association.


Corporate Name(s)

• Greek War Relief Association

• Parthenon (Athens, Greece)

Subject(s)

• Children

• Goddesses, Greek

• United War Fund of North Carolina

• World War, 1939-1945--Greece

22

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.25 Kauffer, E. McKnight (Edward McKnight), 1890-1954 You

Can Set Their Spirit Free Printed color poster; 22 x 14 in. ; 1 sheet(s)

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Description

Depicts a silhouette of a soldier behind barbed wire. Text encourages readers to give

generously to their county United War Fund to help prisoners of war.


Corporate Name(s)

• National War Fund (U.S.)

Subject(s)

• Barbed wire

• Prisoners of war



MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.26 United Yugoslav Relief Fund Printed color poster; 22 x 14

in. ; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Photograph of four emaciated children wrapped in blankets. Text encourages readers to

donate generously to their United War Fund to contribute to Yugoslav war relief.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Children


• World War, 1939-1945--Yugoslavia

22

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.27 American Relief for Czechoslovakia Printed color poster;

22 x 14 in. ; 1 sheet(s)

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Description

Depicts two fists gripping chains above a the outline of Czechoslovakia. Text encourages

reader to help Czechoslovakia by giving generously to their county United War Fund.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


• World War, 1939-1945--Czechoslovakia

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.28 Give! For Home Front, For War Front Printed color poster;

22 x 15 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a steam whistle labeled AFL. Text encourages readers to give to the National War

Fund. Sponsored by Labor League for Human Rights, United Nations Relief-A.F. of L.


Corporate Name(s)

• American Federation of Labor

• Labor League for Human Rights


Subject(s)

• Steam-whistles

22

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.29 Give to Your War Fund Printed color poster; 28 x 20.5 in.;

1 sheet(s)

Description

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Depicts large National War Fund emblem. Text encourages contributions the War Fund

for both the U.S. and its allies. Printed at bottom "NWF140 approved by OWI."


Corporate Name(s)



Subject(s)

• Eagles

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.30 United War Fund Printed color poster; 28.5 x 22.5 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a helmeted soldier running with his gun. Beneath him are the words "Home,"

"Country," and "Allies," with images for each. Text encourages contributions to the

United War Fund "21 Gifts in One October 22-November 3."


Subject(s)



22

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.31 Shoemaker Poland Crucified Printed black-and-white


Description

Depicts a peasant woman in a dress labeled "Poland" being crucified on a large sword

against the backdrop of a village destroyed by war. Text encourages reader to donate

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to Polish War Relief, a United War Fund member, because Poland fights for us. Image

courtesy of Chicago Daily News.


Subject(s)

• Crucifixion

• Swords


• Women

• World War, 1939-1945--Poland

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.32 Schlaikjer, Jes Wilhelm, b. 1897 Your Red Cross is at his

side Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a smiling soldier with his gun over his shoulder, pack on his back raising a tin

cup to his mouth behind barbed wire lines; above him are uniformed members of the Red

Cross, one male, one female.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


22

MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.33 Pokras For Our Own--For Our Allies Printed color poster;

16 x 11 in. ; 1 sheet(s)

Description

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War Bonds

- Page 111 -

Depicts a soldier holding a small child against backdrop of bombed village. In front of

soldier are three gloved hands holding a wrench, a rifle, and money with pledge forms.

Text: "Support your community war fund. National CIO War Relief Committee."


Corporate Name(s)

• Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.)

Subject(s)

• Children


MilColl.WWII.Posters.8.34 What did you do today--For freedom? 1943 Printed black-

and-white poster; 29 x 21 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts the body of a dead soldier lying on the ground. Text: "Today at the front, he

died…Today, what did you do? Next time you see a list of dead and wounded, ask

yourself: 'What have I done today for freedom? What can I do tomorrow that will save

the lives of men like this and help them win the war?'" Text includes information about

organizing a Citizens Service Corp as part of local Defense Councils.


Subject(s)


• World War, 1939-1945--Casualties


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Series 9. War Bonds

Folder


War Bonds

- Page 112 -

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.1 War Savings Stamps Here 1943 Printed color poster; 10 x

9.5 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a statue of a Revolutionary War soldier wearing a three-corner hat and holding a

gun positioned in a town square with trees, houses, and a church in the background behind

him. Text on back provides directions for applying sign to window. Printed at bottom

"U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943 O-513677 WSS 777."


Subject(s)

• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Monuments

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.2 War Bonds and Stamps Here 1943 Printed color poster; 10 x

9.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a statue of a Revolutionary War soldier wearing a three-corner hat and holding a

gun positioned in a town square with trees, houses, and a church in the background behind

him. Text on back provides directions for applying sign to window. Printed at bottom

"U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943 O-513677 WSS 777A"


Subject(s)


23

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.3 Beall, C. C. (Cecil Calvert), 1892-1967 7th War Loan--Now

All Together 1945 Printed color poster; 12.5 x 9 in. (copies 1-2), 37 x 26 in. (copy 3); 3

sheet(s)

Description

23


War Bonds

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Depicts a group of soldiers planting an American flag. Printed at bottom “U.S.

Government Printing Office: 1945-O-637980 WFD 11 Official U.S. Treasury Poster U.S.

Marines At Iwo Jima, Painted By C. C. Beall From Associated Press Photo”


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Dept. of the Treasury

Subject(s)



MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.4 Next! Japan--6th War Loan 1944 Printed color poster; 14 x

10 in. (copies 1-2), 28 x 20 in.; 4 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a helmeted soldier's scowling face, as he looks down at the Japanese islands;

to the left of the soldier a bomb speeding toward a Japanese flag is depicted. Printed at

bottom “*U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-619030 Official U.S. Treasury Poster

WFD 98.”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Flags--Japan


23

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.5 Buy Now For The Bigger 7th War Loan Through Payroll

Savings 1945 Printed color poster; 14 x 10 in. ; 1 sheet(s)

23


War Bonds

- Page 114 -

Description

Depicts a large group of smiling men and women waving money in the air. Printed at

bottom “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-O-636183 Official U.S. Treasury Poster

WFD 990.”


Corporate Name(s)


MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.6 Couillard, R. ...and WE talk about sacrifice 1943 Printed


Description

Depicts an elderly European woman wearing simple clothes and a kerchief, tears rolling

down her cheeks, with the smoking ruins of a house and a cross marking a grave behind

her. Printed at bottom “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-552436 WFD 855

Official U.S. Treasury Poster”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Women


23

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.7 Nichols, Ruth Protect His Future--Buy and Keep War

Bonds 1944 Printed color poster; 14 x 10 in.; 4 sheet(s)

Description

23


War Bonds

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Depicts a young, smiling boy being raised in the air by a person whose hand and wrists

only are visible. Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-626443

Official U.S. Treasury Poster WFD 977.”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Children

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.8 Lehman, Harold Invest in Invasion--Buy War Bonds Printed


Description

Depicts a soldier about to jump out of a plane; in the background several planes and

parachuting soldiers are visible. A note about the artist, Harold Lehman, is printed on the

reverse.


Subject(s)


• Parachuting


23

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.9 Kroll, Leon, 1884-1974 To Keep Our Land Secure--Buy War

Bonds Printed color poster; 15.5 x 11 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a mother with her children reading a letter on the porch of a house in a rural

setting. A note about the artist, Leon Kroll, is printed on the reverse.

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War Bonds

- Page 116 -


Subject(s)

• Children

• Families

• Women

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.10 Here Are 15 Smashing "By-Line" Stories With A

Punch! Printed black-and-white poster; 22 x 16.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

A compilation of articles written by celebrities, such Gracie Allen and Bob Hope,

encouraging Americans to buy war bonds during the Sixth War loan; some celebrities

have a photo next to their article. Description states, "This unusual material was written

for the Treasury Department for distribution to all newspapers during the Sixth War

Loan."


Corporate Name(s)


23

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.11 Help Send Them What it takes to Win 1943 Printed color


Description

At center of poster is a depiction soldiers and piles of canned goods on a battleship. A

tank and missile can be seen being lowered from above. A helicopter also flies above.

Around this central image is a border of illustrations depicting equipment used by armed

forces. Above or below each illustration is the cost of the item. Text encourages citizens

to help the war effort with war stamps and bonds. Printed on the reverse are lists of what

war saving stamps and bonds can buy, how to use the chart, and a description of the new

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War Bonds

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school-at-war Jeep campaign. Printed at bottom "W.S.S.-801 O-537578 U.S. Government

Printing Office: 1943"


Subject(s)



MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.12 Jeep Campaign/Hey Gang! Printed color poster; 27.5 x 21.5

in. ; 2 sheet(s)

Description

The right and left sides of this poster appear to have been intended to be separated

for display. The left side advertises a campaign to "help send our men 20,000 Jeeps

by December 7th." There are several images of amphibian Jeeps, original Jeeps, and

flying Jeeps. The right side depicts a smiling boy with the text, "Hey Gang! keep on

licking war savings stamps--they're full of vitamin V." On the bottom of the right side is

printed "Exact reproduction of a poster designed by the Canadian National War Fincance

Committee." Printed at the bottom of left side is “W.S.S.-801 O-537578 U.S. Government

Printing Office: 1943."


Subject(s)

• Children

• Jeep automobile

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.13 Buy a Part for Our Jeep Printed color poster. Poster was

folded in half prior to encapsulation; top half on one side, bottom half on reverse. Poster:

22.5 x 35 in. (folded size), 45 x 35 in. (total size); Supplement: 14 x 22 in.; 4 sheet(s)

Description

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Includes poster and supplement. Poster depicts a long line of Jeeps being driven out of

a manufacturing plant. Below this image are illustrations of the various parts of a Jeep,

labeled with the name and its cost. Text provides instructions on how to use the poster and

participate in the Jeep Campaign. Supplement contains black-and-white images of Jeep

parts to be cut out and pasted to poster as each part is paid for.


Subject(s)

• Jeep automobile

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.14 Women at War--Buy War Bonds Printed color banner; 9 x

60 in. (copy 1), 4.5 x 16 in. (copy 2); 2 sheet(s)

Description

Text banner with image of a woman standing next to silhouette of Revolutionary War-era

soldier. Printed at bottom “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-489914 WSS 631."


Subject(s)

• Women

24

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.15 Seuss, Dr. Starve the Squander Bug--Buy More War

Bonds 1943 Printed color poster; 11.5 x 46; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicted on the right and left sides of the poster is a “squander bug,” a strange looking

animal with long, sharp teeth, happily eating money; the title appears in between the

two pictures. Printed in bottom left corner “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-

O-555548”


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Subject(s)

• Money

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.16 United States Saving Bond 1944 Printed color poster; 14 x

26 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depiction of a $100 war bond bearing the likeness of President Grover Cleveland made

payable to Mr. and Mrs. America, Everywhere U.S.A. ten years from the issue date.

Printed at bottom “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-610929.”

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.17 Daugherty, J. They fought for freedom--We fight to keep

it 1944 Printed color poster; 38 x 25 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

The poster is divided into four sections with instructions to cut apart and display

separately. Each section features patriotic images such as the Battle of Lexington, the

Declaration of Independence, John Paul Jones, and Washington crossing the Delaware

with an admonition to buy war stamps and bonds.


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Declaration of Independence

Personal Name(s)

• Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792

• Washington, George, 1732-1799

Subject(s)

• Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.18 Kautz Build For The Future--Buy U.S. Savings

Bonds 1945 Printed color poster; 26 x 18.5 in. ; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a plaque with the likeness of George Washington Carver and a quote from him,

“Without vision there is no hope. Protect your country. . .and your future.” Printed at

bottom “Official U.S. Treasury Poster U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-O- 666821

WFD 62.”


Personal Name(s)

• Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.19 Treidler, Adolph, b. 1886 Care is Costly--Buy and Hold War

Bonds 1945 Printed color poster; 13 x 9 in. (copies 1-3), 26 x 18.5 in. (copies 4-7) 37 x

26 in. (copy 8); 8 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a wounded soldier sitting on the ground, his right hand and calf wrapped in

bandages and his helmet next to him. Printed at bottom “* U.S. Government Printing

Office: 1945-O-651671 Official U.S. Treasury Poster WFD-24-D”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.20 Sloan, Robert S. Doing all you can, brother? Buy War

Bonds 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in. (copies 1-2), 40 x 28.5 in. (copies 3-5); 4

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a soldier with his head bandaged, cannon and barbed wire visible on the

battlefield behind him. Printed at bottom “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-

O-502782 WSS 715-A."


Subject(s)


25

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.21 Schreiber Fire Away! Buy Extra Bonds 1944 Printed color


Description

Depicts two sailors on a ship, one is shining a spot light and the other is looking through a

pair of binoculars. At top of poster is "In memory of U.S.S. Dorado." Poster includes logo

for 5th War Loan. Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-581636”


Subject(s)


• Ships

25

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.22 The Sky's the Limit! Keep Buying War Bonds 1944 Printed


Description

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Depicts an older man, a young man, and a young woman working on an airplane engine

together with other planes visible in the background behind them. Includes logo for 6th

War Loan. Printed at bottom “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-609249 Official

Treasury Poster WFD-947”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Engines

• Women

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.23 This is Our Goal in the 7th War Loan 1945 Printed color


Description

Depicts a woman with her hair wrapped in a kerchief holding a chart with numbers from

10 to 160 representing percent of quota. Under the image is a quote by Franklin Roosevelt

about the importance of buying war bonds. Printed at bottom “U.S. Government Printing

Office: 1945-O-631627 An Official U.S. Treasury Poster WFD 987.”


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Women

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.24 Buy Bonds Regularly 1945 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.;

3 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a chart which shows what happens if people buy and hold war bonds; a column

down the left side features weekly savings amounts ranging from $3.75 to $18.75;

across the top three columns labeled in 1 year, in 5 years, and in 10 years show how

much savings and interest can be accumulated for each weekly savings amount; in the

background of the poster, possible uses for these accumulated savings are listed; they

range from buying a home to starting a business to educating the children. Printed at

bottom “*U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-O-627385 Official U.S. Treasury Poster

WFD 981”


Corporate Name(s)


25

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.25 To Have and To Hold! War Bonds 1944 Printed color

poster; 28 x 20 in. (copies 1-2), 40 x 28.5 in. (copy 3); 3 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a helmeted soldier wearing a torn shirt holding a large American flag on a pole,

straining as he leans forward to let the flag fly freely. Printed at bottom “U.S. Government

Printing Office: 1944-O-576074 Official U.S. Treasury Poster WFD 891."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.26 For Freedom's Sake--Buy War Bonds 1943 Printed color

poster; 28 x 22 in. (copy 1), 14 x 11 in. (copies 2-3); 3 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a statue of a Revolutionary War soldier wearing a three-corner hat and holding

a gun; the statue is situated in a town square near trees, a church, and other buildings.

Printed at bottom “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-514158.”


Subject(s)


26

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.27 To Have and To Hold--Buy War Bonds 1944 Printed color

poster; 28 x 20 in. (copy 1), 40 x 28.5 in. (copy 2); 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts the face of toddler. Printed at bottom “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-

O-579818 Official U.S. Treasury Poster”.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Children

26

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.28 She's Ready, Too--Buy War Bonds 1942 Printed color


Description

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Depicts a woman striding forward with the silhouette of a Revolutionary War soldier

behind her. Printed at bottom “* U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-488198.”


Subject(s)

• Women

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.29 Schreiber Keep him flying! Buy War Bonds 1943 Printed


Description

Depicts a pilot looking toward the skies as he climbs into his plane, which is decorated

with several small Japanese flags. Printed at bottom “U.S. Government Printing Office:

1943-O-507063.”


Subject(s)

• Air pilots, Military


• Flags--Japan

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.30 This World Cannot Exist Half Slave And Half Free--Buy

War Bonds 1943 Printed black-and-white poster; 28 x 22 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a portrait of Abraham Lincoln beneath the title. Printed at bottom “U.S.

Government Printing Office: 1943-O-503946


Personal Name(s)

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• Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.31 Buy War Bonds 1942 Printed color poster; 40 x 30 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts soldiers holding guns rushing forward in battle; above them, floating in a cloud of

black smoke, is a fierce looking Uncle Sam holding an American flag with his right hand

and pointing ahead with his left hand while planes fly overhead. Printed at bottom “U.S.



Subject(s)


• Battlefields



26

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.32 Simpson, Lyman For Liberty and Peace on Earth--Give War

Bonds 1944 Printed color poster; 14 x 10 in. ; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts the Liberty Bell alongside decorative Christmas bells and holly. A one hundred

dollar war bond can be seen below the bells. Printed at bottom: “Official U.S. Treasury

Poster U.S. Government Printing Office 1944-O-611278 WFD 965”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Christmas

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• Liberty Bell

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.33 Share the Care 1945 Printed color poster; 8.5 x 18.5 in. ; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a nurse holding up a roll of bandage tape with “Victory Loan” printed on it.

Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-O-663587”


Subject(s)

• Nurses

• Women

27

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.34 Buy U.S. War Savings Bonds and Stamps

Now 1942 Printed color poster; 11 x 20.5 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts an American flag waving in the breeze. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s words, “We

can. . .We will. . .We must!” are printed on the left. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government

Printing Office: 1942-O-453557 Form DSS-355.”


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)


27

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.35 Saallring, Allen Your War Bonds are a Stake in the

Future 1943 Printed color poster; 14 x 10 in.; 1 sheet(s)

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Description

Depicts the title inscribed on a stone plaque on a brick wall. An American flag can be seen

to the right of the plaque. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office; 1943-

O-529167 WSS 816.”


Subject(s)

• Eagles


MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.36 Shimin, Symeon, 1902- Buy War Bonds Printed color


Description

Depicts a woman and a soldier embracing. Printed at bottom: “Published by Abbott

Laboratories as a contribution to the Treasury’s Schools-At-War Program.” A biography

of the artist, Symeon Shimin, is printed on reverse.


Subject(s)


• Women

27

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.37 Hirsch, Joseph, 1910-1981 Speed the Day with War


Description

Depicts a young soldier returning home from war. He is holding is rifle above his head

and wearing a Nazi helmet over his soldier. Two men, wearing working class clothing,

can be seen holding the soldier on their shoulders. Confetti, instruments, hats in the air,

and a ‘Welcome’ banner can be seen in the background. Printed at bottom: “Published

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by Abbott Laboratories as a contribution to the Treasury’s Schools-At-War Program.”

Biography of the artist, Joseph Hirsch, is printed on reverse.


Subject(s)

• Parades


MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.38 Wilkinsons You buy 'em We'll fly 'em! Defense Bond

Stamps 1942 Printed color poster; 14 x 10 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a pilot in a cockpit. Airplanes can be seen in the sky above. Small logo in corner

has text, "The more bonds you buy-the more planes will fly." Printed at bottom: “Form

D.S.S. 178 U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-436100”


Subject(s)



27

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.39 For Defense, Buy United States Savings Bonds and

Stamps 1941 Printed color poster; 13.5 x 9.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a statue of a Revolutionary War era soldier. Text encourages readers to find out

about the “pay roll allotment plan.” Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office:

1941 B.E.P. Form No. 1A”


Subject(s)

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• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.40 85 Million Americans Buy War Bonds 1945 Printed color


Description

Depicts the Statue of Liberty’s arm holding her torch. Below is a man’s arm holding a fist

full of war bonds. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-O-629877

Official U.S. Treasury Poster WFD 983-B.”


Subject(s)

• Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.)

27

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.41 Picken, George, 1898- Bonds Build Ships! Buy More

Bonds 1943 Printed color poster; 15.5 x 11 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a ship being built in a dry dock. Printed at bottom: “Published by Abbott

Laboratories as a contribution to the Treasury’s Schools-At-War Program.” A biography

of the artist, George Picken, is printed on reverse.


Subject(s)

• Ships

• Shipyards

27

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.42 Hirsch, Joseph, 1910-1981 Carry Your Share--Buy War


Description

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Depicts a soldier hoisting a large blue sack onto the shoulder of another soldier. Printed at

bottom: “Published by Abbott Laboratories as a contribution to the Treasury’s Schools-

At-War Program.” A biography of the artist, Joseph Hirsch, is printed on reverse.


Subject(s)


MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.43 Margolis, David For All The Brave--Buy War


Description

Depicts an airstrip with several pilots approaching their planes. Printed at bottom:

“Published by Abbott Laboratories as a contribution to the Treasury’s Schools-At-War

Program.” A biography of the artist, David Margolis, is printed on reverse.


Subject(s)



27

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.44 Fiene, Ernest, 1894-1966 If You Can't Go Across, Come

Across! Buy War Bonds Printed color poster; 15.5 x 11 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a sailor carrying a large sack while making a "Victory" sign with his fingers.

Printed at bottom: “Published by Abbott Laboratories as a contribution to the Treasury’s

Schools-At-War Program.” A biography of the artist, Ernest Fiene, is printed on reverse.


Subject(s)

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• V symbol

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.45 Warren, F. (Ferdinand) Attack Attack Attack--Buy War


Description

Depicts soldiers and a tank charging up a sand dune with airplanes overhead. Printed at

bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-497775 WSS 697-C.”


Subject(s)


• Landing operations

• Sand dunes



27

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.46 You can't afford to miss either! Buy Bonds Every

Payday 1944 Printed color poster; 14 x 11 in. (copy 1), 28 x 22 in. (copy 2), 38.5 x 30 in

(copy 3); 3 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a soldier gripping an anti-aircraft gun. An burning airplane can be seen falling

in the background. Printed at bottom: “Official U.S. Treasury Poster U.S. Government

Printing Office: 1944-O-607943 WFD 942.”


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

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• Antiaircraft guns

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.47 Let 'em Have It--Buy Extra Bonds 1943 Printed color

poster; 14.5 x 10.5 in. (copy 1), 28 x 20 in. (copy 2); 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a soldier throwing a grenade. Includes logo for 4th War Loan. Printed at bottom

of copy 1 “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-563183 Official U.S. Treasury

Poster WFD 879.”


Subject(s)

• Grenades


27

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.48 Your Bonds will Back the Attack! Printed black-and-white


Description

A photo montage depicting a variety of equipment such flame throwers, tanks, Jeeps,

and walkie-talkies. Each image is labeled with a its name and cost. Printed at bottom:

"Photos by: U.S. Army Air Forces, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army Signal Corps, International

News Photos D'Arcy Printing and Lithographing Corp., New York-5-17-44-50,000."


Subject(s)

• Military supplies

• Ships


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.49 Back 'em Up! Buy Extra Bonds! 1944 Printed color poster;

28 x 20 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Photograph of General Dwight D. Eisenhower saluting against red and white striped

background. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-573054

Official U.S. Treasury Poster WFD 889.”


Personal Name(s)


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.50 Shaliapin, Boris, 1904-1979 Back 'em Up--Buy Extra


Description

Drawing of General Dwight D. Eisenhower holding a map and binoculars. A landing

scene can be seen in the background with ships unloading soldiers and tanks with

airplanes flying above. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-

O-591998 Official U.S. Treasury Poster WFD 936.”


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.51 We can't all go...but we can all help! 1942 Printed color


Description

Photograph of a soldier embracing a crying young girl. Text encourages citizens to put

10% of their pay toward war bonds. Printed at bottom: "WSS 541 U.S. Government

Printing Office: 1942-J-473829."


Subject(s)

• Children

• Crying


28

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.52 Our Good Earth...Keep It Ours. Buy War


Description

Depicts a farmer in a wheat field with two children. Text: “Make every market day bond

day.” Printed at bottom: “*U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-470156WSS 509.”


Subject(s)

• Children

• Farmers

• Wheat

28

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.53 Don't Let That Shadow Touch Them--Buy War


Description

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Depicts three children playing in a yard. A shadow in the shape of a swastika can be seen

on the ground around them. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-

O-462211WSS 451.”


Subject(s)

• Children


MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.54 Right in Der Fuehrer's Face! Printed black-and-white


Description

Depicts Hitler being hit in the face by a fist labeled “2nd War Loan.” Hitler’s eyes are

depicted as swastikas. Text encourages citizens to buy more war bonds.


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)


28

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.55 Let's Go! 6th War Loan 1944 Printed color poster; 28 x 20

in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a graph illustrating the percent of workers buying war bonds and the percent of

quota reached in dollars. A man and woman, each in overalls, are pointing to points along

the graph. A space is provided to fill in what your workplace quota is. Printed at bottom:

“U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-610179WFD 955”

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.56 Cornwell, Dean, 1892-1960 Victory--now you can invest in

it! 1945 Printed color poster; 26 x 18.5 in. ; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a bald eagle perched atop a pile of war bonds. Red, white, and blue stripes and

scattered stars can be seen in the background. “Victory Loan” printed beneath image.

Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-O-666315 WFD 53A.”


Subject(s)

• Eagles

28

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.57 Top That 10% 1942 Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a woman wearing a pink dress, with her hand in the pocket of a pair of men’s

trousers. A man is lying in the nearby bed, with one eye open, saying: “Just be sure you

put at least 10% of it in war bonds!” Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office:

1942-O-496677 WSS 694”


Subject(s)

• Beds

• Women

28

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.58 1946 Resolution 1945 Printed color poster; 26 x 18.5 in. ; 1

sheet(s)

Description

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Depicts a scroll, which reads: “1946 Resolution – that every American buy and hold U.S.

Savings Bonds.” War bonds surround the scroll. Printed at bottom: “WFD-72-A Official

U.S. Treasury Poster U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-O-674121.”


Corporate Name(s)


MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.59 Till We Meet Again--Buy War Bonds 1942 Printed color


Description

Depicts soldier sticking out of a porthole on the side of a ship. He is smiling and waving.

Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-491739 WSS 645-A.”


Subject(s)

• Portholes (Naval architecture)


28

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.60 They're fighting harder than ever, are you buying more war

bonds than ever? 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a soldier shouting. Behind him many soldiers and a tank can be seen charging

forward. Printed at bottom: “Official U.S. Treasury Poster U.S. Government Printing

Office: 1943-O-548549 WFD-848A.”


Corporate Name(s)

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Subject(s)

• Battlefields


MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.61 Give War Bonds, The Present with a Future 1943 Printed


Description

Depicts Christmas tree decorated with war bonds and gifts beneath the tree. Printed

at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-553896 Official U.S. Treasury

Poster."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Christmas trees

• Gifts

28

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.62 Schlaikjer, Jes Wilhelm, b. 1897 See "Here's Your Infantry"

and Buy that Extra Bond 1945 Printed color poster; 28.5 x 40 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts soldiers firing off rounds from a gun. Ammunition can be seen falling from the

weapon. A 7th War Loan logo is on the bottom left. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government

Printing Office: 1945-O-637667 Official U.S. Treasury Poster WFD-6.”


Corporate Name(s)

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Subject(s)

• Artillery

• United States. Army--Infantry

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.63 Moore, R. Buy That Invasion Bond! 1944 Printed color


Description

Depicts soldiers coming up a hill. Barbwire and a beach can be seen behind them. Ships

are unloading tanks and soldiers. Some ships are on fire; bombs can be seen hitting the

water. Printed at bottom: “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-597798 Official U.S.

Treasury Poster WFD 937-A.”


Subject(s)



28

MilColl.WWII.Posters.9.64 They also serve, who buys War Bonds--7th War

Loan 1945 Printed color poster; 9 x 20 in.; 1 sheet(s)


Depicts a man holding two war bonds and soldier firing a gun in the background. Printed

at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1945-O-635392 WFD 995." Removed from

Military Collection, World War II Papers, II. County War Records Box 133, Watauga

County, Reports of War Activities, War Finance Committee.


Subject(s)

28


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Series 10. Careless Talk

Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.1 Ericson The Sound That Kills 1942 Printed color poster; 20


Description

Five cartoon frames show how war information can travel and ultimately reach the enemy,

resulting, in this case, in the destruction of an American ship. Text warns the reader

not to murder men with idle words. Printed at bottom: "For additional copies write to

Graphics Division, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C.; Specify OWI No. 1

U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-469306"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Shipwrecks

29

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.2 DHS Don't Kill Her Daddy with Careless

Talk 1944 Printed color poster; 20 x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a little girl clutching a photograph of her father, a uniformed soldier. Printed at

bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-570698 Distributed for the issuing

agencies by the Office of War Information"


Corporate Name(s)

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Subject(s)

• Children

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.3 Anderson, Harry, 1906- Americans Suffer When Careless

Talk Kills 1943 Printed color poster; 20 x 14 in.; 3 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a man comforting his wife who is clutching a Western Union telegram in her left

hand while using her apron to wipe away tears with her right hand. Printed at bottom:

"U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-558552"


Subject(s)

• Women


29

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.4 If You Talk Too Much This Man May Die 1942 Printed


Description

Depicts a sailor gazing out of a porthole on his ship. Printed at bottom "For additional

copies write to Bureau of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C.

Specify Title and OWI No. 6 U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-482161"


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

29


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.5 We Caught Hell! Someone must have talked 1944 Printed

color poster; 20 x 14 in.(copies 1-2); 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a soldier in a ragged uniform carrying another soldier off a flaming battlefield.

Printed at bottom "Distributed For The Issuing Agencies By The Office of War

Information U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-567525"


Subject(s)

• Battlefields



29

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.6 Careless Talk Costs Lives 1943 Printed text-only poster; 20


Description

Text: "The name and number of their fighting force--company, regiment, division,

ship, squadron is military information not for publication." Printed at bottom: "U.S.

Government Printing Office: 1943-O-506503 Issued by U.S. Office of Censorship"


Subject(s)

• World War, 1939-1945--Propaganda

29

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.7 Silence Means Security 1943 Printed color poster; 22 x 14

in.; 1 sheet(s)

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Careless Talk

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Description

Depicts a female soldier holding her finger to her lips. Printed at bottom "W.D., A.G.O.

'WAAC' Security Poster U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O- 518922"


Subject(s)


• Women

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.8 Betts, Jack Don't Fall for Enemy Propaganda Printed color


Description

Depicts a startled-looking man with Hirohito whispering in his right ear and Hitler

whispering in his left ear. Text warns the reader not to fall for enemy propaganda against

the government, U.S. allies, Catholics, Jews, or Protestants because it is the enemy's way

of getting Americans to fight amongst themselves.


Personal Name(s)



29

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.9 Warning from the FBI 1943 Printed text-only poster; 28 x

20 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Text advises Americans to report anyone they suspect of sabotage to the FBI to aid in

the continuing war against spies; signed by J. Edgar Hoover, Director of the FBI. Printed

at bottom "OWI Poster No. 74. Additional copies may be obtained upon request from

29


Careless Talk

- Page 145 -

the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C.; U.S.

Government Printing Office: 1943-O- 533519"


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Subject(s)

• Sabotage

• Spies

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.10 Dorne, Albert, 1904-1965 Less Dangerous than Careless

Talk 1944 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a coiled rattle snake, with mouth gaping and blood dripping from its fangs. Text

advises the reader not to discuss troop movements, ship sailings, or war equipment.

Printed at bottom: "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-603532 Distributed for the

issuing agencies by O.W.I." Information about artist printed on the back side of the poster.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Rattlesnakes

30

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.11 Wesley ...because somebody talked! 1944 Printed color


Description

30


Careless Talk

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Depicts a sad-looking dog leaning over the back of a chair resting his head on a sailor

uniform, indicating that its owner is never coming home. "U.S. Government Printing

Office: 1944-O-579038 Distributed for the issuing agencies by the Office of War

Information."


Subject(s)

• Dogs


MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.12 Dohanos, Stevan, 1907-1994 Bits of Careless Talk Are

Pieced Together By The Enemy 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in. (copies 1-2); 2

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a hand wearing a ring with a swastika insignia putting together a puzzle that reads

"Convoy sails for England tonight." Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office:

1943-O-563414 Distributed by OWI for the issuing agencies."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Jigsaw puzzles


30

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.13 The Enemy is Listening Printed text-only poster; 28 x 20

in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

30


Careless Talk

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Title continues, "He wants to know what you know. Keep it to yourself." Issued from

the Military Intelligence Division, War Department; Office of Naval Intelligence, Navy

Department; and the FBI Department of Justice. Printed at bottom: "U.S. Government

Printing Office 16-26463-1 Office Of Facts And Figures"


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation

• United States. Office of Naval Intelligence

• United States. War Dept. Military Intelligence Division

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.14 Keppler, Victor Wanted! For Murder 1944 Printed color


Description

Portrait a woman with caption "Her careless talk cost lives." Distributed by Office of War

Information. Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-595600." Brief

description of poster and artist printed on reverse.


Subject(s)

• Women


30

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.15 Schlaikjer, Jes Wilhelm, b. 1897 The battle-wise

infantryman... 1944 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a soldier with a serious look on his face holding a gun. Title continues ". . . Is

careful of what he says or writes. How about you?" Printed at bottom "U.S. Government

Printing Office: 1944-O-602442 Distributed for the Issuing Agency by O.W.I."

30


Careless Talk

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Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.16 Falter, John Philip, 1910- If you tell where he's going...He

may never get there! 1943 Printed color poster; 20 x 14 in. (copy 1), 28 x 20 in. (copies

2-6); 6 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a sailor carrying a large pack of gear on shoulder while smiling. Printed at bottom

"*U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-556153 Distributed for the Issuing Agency

by the Office of War Information."


Subject(s)


31

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.17 Fischer, Anton Otto, 1882-1962 A careless word...A

needless sinking 1942 Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in.; 3 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts several sailors in a row boat wearing tattered uniforms, some wounded, rowing

away from a ship engulfed in flames. Printed at bottom " OWI Poster No. 24. Additional


Information, Washington, D.C.; U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-502219."


Corporate Name(s)

31


Careless Talk

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Subject(s)


• Shipwrecks

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.18 Helguera, Leon I'm Counting on You! 1943 Printed color

poster; 10.5 x 7.5 in. (copies 1-2), 40 x 28.5 in. (copies 3-6); 6 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts Uncle Sam with his finger to his lip to indicate silence. Text asks the reader not

to discuss troop movements, ship sailings, or war equipment. Printed on the bottom "OWI

Poster No. 78. Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of

Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C.; U.S. Government Printing

Office: 1943-O-534057"


Subject(s)


31

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.19 Fischer, Anton Otto, 1882-1962 A careless word...A

needless loss 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in. (copy 1), 40 x 28.5 in (copies 2-7); 7

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a dead sailor lying on a beach with water rushing over his body. Printed at bottom

"OWI Poster No 36. Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of

Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C.; U.S. Government Printing

Office: 1943-O-506018."


Corporate Name(s)

32


Careless Talk

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Subject(s)



MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.20 Dohanos, Stevan, 1907-1994 Award For Careless

Talk 1944 Printed color poster; 26 x 20 in. (copies 1-2); 37 x 28.5 in. (copy 3); 3 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a hand wearing a ring bearing a swastika insignia offering a medal which also

bears a swastika. Text warns the reader not to discuss troop movements, ship sailings,

or war equipment. Printed at bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-602587

Distributed for the issuing agencies by the Office of War Information." A brief description

of the artist is printed on the reverse of copies 1 and 2.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


32

MilColl.WWII.Posters.10.21 Siebel Someone Talked! 1942 Printed color poster; 40 x

28 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a sailor in the ocean at night with his head barely above water and his hand

reaching for help. Printed at bottom "OWI Poster No. 18. Additional copies may be


Washington, D.C.; U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-496733"


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Patriotism

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Subject(s)

• Drowning


Series 11. Patriotism

Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.11.1 The State of This Nation Is Good 1943 Printed color poster;

14 x 20 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Image of an eagle above text. Excerpt of a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt's message

to Congress, January 7, 1943. Text: ". . .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." Printed

at bottom, "OWI Poster No. 40."


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Eagles

33

MilColl.WWII.Posters.11.2 This is the Enemy 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.; 3

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts an arm with a swastika on the sleeve cuff, holding a dagger which is piercing a

Bible. Printed at bottom, " OWI Poster No. 76."

33


Patriotism

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Subject(s)

• Bible

• Daggers



MilColl.WWII.Posters.11.3 No Loyal Citizen Should be Denied the Right to Exercise the

Responsibilities of Citizenship 1943 Printed poster, primarily black-and-white; 28 x 20

in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Image of an eagle with American flag above text. Message from President Roosevelt,

dated February 3, 1943, which states all citizens, regardless of their ancestry or race,

should be given the opportunity to serve the country, in the armed forces, war production,

agriculture, government, or other work essential to the war effort.


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Eagles

33

MilColl.WWII.Posters.11.4 Perlin, Bernard, 1918- Avenge December 7 1942 Printed


Description

33


Patriotism

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Depicts a sailor clenching his fist above image of a ship being bombed. Printed at bottom,

"OWI oster No. 15."


Subject(s)

• Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941


MilColl.WWII.Posters.11.5 Saalburg, Allen Russell, 1899-1987 Remember Dec.

7th! 1942 Printed color poster; 20 x 14 in. (copy 1), 28 x 22 in. (copies 2-4), 40 x 28 in.

(copies 5-6); 5 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a tattered American flag at half-mast with smoke and fire in the air behind. At the

top is a quote from Gettysburg Address, "We here highly resolve that these dead shall not

have died in vain."


Personal Name(s)

• Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. Gettysburg address

Subject(s)


• Patriotism--United States

• Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941

• Posters


• World War, 1939-1945

34

MilColl.WWII.Posters.11.6 Bourne, Emma America -- A Nation of One People

from Many Countries 1940 Printed color poster; poster was folded in half prior to

34


Patriotism

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encapsulation, right side on one side, left side on reverse. 35 x 26.5 in. (folded); 35 x 53

in. (total size); 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a map of the United States showing various industries and clusters of immigrant

groups. At the bottom is a chart with prominent people in the fields of literature, science,

industry, and the arts and their country of origin. Poster issued by The Council Against

Intolerance in America.


Corporate Name(s)

• Council Against Intolerance in America

Subject(s)

• Immigrants

MilColl.WWII.Posters.11.7 Martin, David Stone Strong in the Strength of the

Lord 1942 Printed color poster; 11 x 7 in. (copy 1), 28 x 22 in. (copy 2), 40 x 28 in.

(copies 3-4); sheet(s)

Description

Depicts the arms of workers holding up tools and the arm of a soldier holding up a gun.

Title continues: "We who fight in the people's cause will never stop until that cause is

won." Printed at bottom, "OWI Poster No. 8."


Subject(s)


• Tools

34


Patriotism

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.11.8 Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 Ours to Fight for--Freedom

From Want 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in. (copies 1-2), 40 x 28.5 in. (copy 3), 56

x 40 in. (copies 4-5); 5 sheet(s)

Description

Part of Norman Rockwell's Four Freedoms series. Depicts a couple standing at the head

of a table, the woman holding a platter with a turkey. Around the table, the rest of the

family is seen smiling and laughing. Printed at bottom "OWI Poster No. 45. Additional

copies my be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War



Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Dinners and dining

• Families

• Women

35

MilColl.WWII.Posters.11.9 Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 Ours to Fight for--Freedom

From Fear 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in. (copies 1-2), 40 x 28.5 in. (copy 3), 56

x 40 in. (copies 4-6); 6 sheet(s)

Description

Part of Norman Rockwell's Four Freedoms series. Depicts a mother and father tucking

their two sleeping children into bed. The father is holding a newspaper with words

"bombings" and "horror" visible in the headlines. Printed at bottom "OWI Poster No. 46.


Office of War Information, Washington, D.C.; U. S. Government Printing Office: 1943-

O-511887."

35


Patriotism

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Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Beds

• Children

• Families

• Sleep

• Women

MilColl.WWII.Posters.11.10 Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 Save Freedom of

Worship 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in. (copies 1-2), 40 x 28.5 in. (copy 3), 56 x

40 in. (copies 4-5); 5 sheet(s)

Description

Part of Norman Rockwell's Four Freedoms series. Depicts a profile view of several people

praying. Text at top of image: "Each according to the dictates of his own conscience."

Caption below image: "Buy War Bonds." Printed on bottom "OWI Poster No. 43.


Office of War Information, Washington, D.C.; U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-

O-510256."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Freedom of religion

• Prayer

• Savings bonds

• World War, 1939-1945--Finance

35


United Nations and Allies

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.11.11 Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 Save Freedom of

Speech Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in. (copies 1-2), 40 x 28.5 in. (copy 3), 56 x 40 in.

(copy 4); 4 sheet(s)

Description

Part of Norman Rockwell's Four Freedoms series. Depicts a casually-dressed man

standing up to speak at a town hall meeting, surrounded by other men in suits. Caption

below image: "Buy War Bonds." Printed at bottom: "OWI Poster No. 44. Additional




Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Freedom of speech

• Savings bonds


35

Series 12. United Nations and Allies

Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.1 The United Nations--An Organization for Peace and World

Progress 1945 Printed poster, primarily black-and-white; 21 x 26.5 in.; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Flow chart in center illustrates the components of the United Nations (International

Council of Justice, General Assembly, Security Council) and the committees/councils

under the control of each. The flow chart is surrounded by pictures and text that explain

what the United Nations does. On the reverse side text explains that the Dumbarton Oaks

proposal are for a world organization aimed at keeping the peace. Printed on bottom "U.S.

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Government Printing Office: 1945-O-635482" and "Department of State Publication

2280."


Corporate Name(s)

• United Nations

• United States. Dept. of State

MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.2 Broder, S. The United Nations Fight for

Freedom 1942 Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in. (copies 1-3), 56 x 40 (copies 4-5, folded

in half prior to encapsulation); 5 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts the head and raised arm of the Statue of Liberty, with flags from United Nation

member countries. Printed at bottom "OWI Poster No. 19. Additional copies may be


Washington, D.C.; U.S. Government Office: 1942-O-498304."


Corporate Name(s)

• United Nations


Subject(s)

• Flags

• Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.)

36

MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.3 Ragan, Leslie Darrell, b. 1897 United Printed color poster;

10.5 x 7.5 in. (copy 1), 28 x 20 in. (copy 2); 2 sheet(s)

Description

36



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Depicts the flags of the member countries of the United Nations flying, surrounded

by dark smoke, high above planes, ships, and tanks. Text: "The United Nations Fights

for Freedom." Printed at bottom "OWI Poster No. 79. Additional copies may be


Washington, D.C."


Corporate Name(s)

• United Nations


Subject(s)

• Flags

• Warships

MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.4 United We are Strong--United We Will Win Printed color

poster; 22.5 x 16 in. (copies 1-4), 28 x 20 in. (copies 5-7), 40 x 28.5 in. (copy 8), 56 x 40

in. (copies 9-10, folded in half prior to encapsulation); 10 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts gun barrels aimed upward and firing, each bearing the flag of an Allied nation.

Printed at bottom "OWI Poster No. 64. Additional opies may be obtained upon request

from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C."


Corporate Name(s)

• United Nations


Subject(s)

• Flags

• Gunnery

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.5 Know the United Nations 1942 Printed color poster,

double-sided; 18 x 23.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

This poster was originally a brochure for Greyhound Buses. One side provides

information about the Army, Navy, and Marine insignia; the other side provides

information about the members of the United Nations (their flags, capital, etc.). The poster

also advertises Greyhound's "America-at-War" services and explains how Greyhound is

aiding the war effort.


Corporate Name(s)

• United Nations

Subject(s)

• Flags

• Greyhound buses

• Insignia

37

MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.6 This is Denmark--One of the United Nations Printed color


Description

Several photographs (black-and-white, and tinted green) depict Danish scenes, including

schools, hospitals, industries, families, and landmarks. Text in the center describes

Denmark and gives statistics about population and production. Printed at bottom, "Issued

by Danish Information Service."


Subject(s)

• World War, 1939-1945--Denmark

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.7 This is India--One of the United Nations Printed color


Description

Several photographs (black-and-white, and tinted blue) depict the Indian people at work

and school, as well as several Indian landmarks. Text in the center and at bottom describes

the country and gives statistics about population and production. Printed at bottom,

"Issued by Government of India Information Services."


Subject(s)

• World War, 1939-1945--India

37

MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.8 India Printed color poster; 30 x 22 in. ; 1 sheet(s)

Description

A map of India is surrounded on all four sides by pictures and text describing the country

and its people.


Subject(s)

• India--Maps

• World War, 1939-1945--India

37

MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.9 This Man is Your Friend--He Fights for

Freedom 1942 Printed color poster; 20 x 14 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

A black-and-white photograph of a Chinese soldier.

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Subject(s)

• Soldiers--China

MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.10 Kauffer, E. McKnight (Edward McKnight),

1890-1954 Greece Fights On 1942 Printed color poster; 32 x 24 in. ; 2 sheet(s)

Description

Silhouette of a helmeted soldier, with Greek flag. Printed on bottom "Greek Office of

Information, 2100 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. Made in U.S.A."


Subject(s)

• Flags--Greece

• Soldiers--Greece

• World War, 1939-1945--Greece

37

MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.11 Great Britain--Her Natural and Industrial

Resources Printed color poster; 40 x 30 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a map of Great Britain indicating various industries and resources. Printed at

bottom, "Distributed by the British Information Services, and Agency of the British

Government, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City."


Subject(s)

• Great Britain--Maps

• Industries

• Natural resources

37


Government and Military

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.12 Lest We Regret… Printed color poster; 28 x 18 in. (copies

1-2)


Silhouette of a barren tree and a fence against a dark sky. Text, "Defend America, Help

Britain, Speed Production. Committee to Defend America By Aiding the Allies."


Subject(s)

• Posters


• World War, 1939-1945

37

MilColl.WWII.Posters.12.13 Gordon, Maxwell, 1910-1983 Help Britain Defend

America--Speed Production Printed color poster; 27 x 16.5 in. (copies 1-2)


Depicts a pair of boots with a swastika stamping on the New York City skyline. From the

Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies.


Subject(s)

• Posters


• World War, 1939-1945

37

Series 13. Government and Military

Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.1 The Atlantic Charter 1943 Printed black-and-white poster;

28 x 20 in. (copies 1-3), 40 x 28.5 in. (copy 4); 4 sheet(s)

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Description

Poster lists the eight tenets of the Atlantic Charter agreed upon by President Franklin

D. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill on August 14, 1941. Each tenet

summarizes goals for peacetime, including free trade for all nations and disarmament

of nations that may pose a threat. Printed along bottom "OWI Poster No. 50. Additional


Information, Washington, D. C.; U. S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-517133."


Corporate Name(s)


Personal Name(s)

• Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965


MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.2 The War Program Printed black-and-white poster; 14 x 20

in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

An organizational flow chart compiled April, 1942 by the United States Information

Service which lists all offices established since the war began, with the exception of the

armed forces, which were already in existence before the war.


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. War Dept.

Geographic Name(s)

• United States--Politics and government

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.3 United States Government--Executive Branch Printed

black-and-white poster; 17 x 21 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

An organizational flow chart compiled January, 1944 by Office of War Information which

lists all branches and departments of the executive branch of government. The chart

distinguishes between permanent and emergency agencies, and also lists allied boards

with Canada, Great Britain, Brazil, and Mexico.


Corporate Name(s)


Geographic Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Executive departments--United States

38

MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.4 The Government of the United States Printed black-and-

white poster; 15.5 x 21 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

An organizational flow chart compiled January, 1944 by the Office of War Information

which lists all branches and departments of the federal government.


Corporate Name(s)


Geographic Name(s)

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Subject(s)

• Federal government--United States

MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.5 Eastern Defense Command and First Army--Public

Proclamation No. 1 Printed black-and-white poster; 25 x 19 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Proclamation dated May 16, 1942 to the people of the Eastern Military Area from the

area's commander, Lieutenant General H. A. Drum of the U. S. which lists the states

included and explains his duty to protect American commerce, as well as protect against

enemy attack. A map illustrates the states that made up the Eastern Military Area.


Personal Name(s)

• Drum, Hugh Aloysius, 1879-1951

Subject(s)

• Proclamations

38

MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.6 Campo Prigionieri Di Guerra Printed black-and-white


Description

Rules and regulations for an Italian prisoner of war camp printed in Italian at the top and

English at the bottom. Handwritten at top "Camp opened in Williamston February 13,

1944. About 500 Italian Prisoners located here for farm and industrial work."


Geographic Name(s)

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• Williamston (N.C.)

Subject(s)

• Prisoner-of-war camps

• Soldiers--Italy

• World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners and prisons, American

MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.7 Campaign of the 45th Infantry Division - Sicily Printed


Description

Map of Sicily indicating campaigns of the 45th Infantry Division. Text on map gives dates

and information about what occurred at each location.


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Army. Infantry Division, 45th

Subject(s)

• World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns

• World War, 1939-1945--Italy

38

MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.8 Campaign of the 45th Infantry Division - Central

Europe Printed color poster; 25 x 18.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Map of Germany and Austria indicating campaigns of the 45th Infantry Division. Text on

map gives dates and information about what occurred at each location.


Corporate Name(s)

38



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Subject(s)

• World War, 1939-1945--Austria


• World War, 1939-1945--Germany

MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.9 Campaigns of the 45th Infantry Division - Naples-

Foggia Printed color poster; 25 x 18.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Map of Naples and several nearby Italian cities indicating campaigns of the 45th Infantry

Division. Text on map gives dates and information about what occurred at each location.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)



38

MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.10 Campaigns of the 45th Infantry Division -

Rhineland Printed color poster; 25 x 18.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Map of the Rhineland area indicating campaigns of the 45th Infantry Division. Text on

map gives dates and information about what occurred at each location.


Corporate Name(s)

38



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Subject(s)


• World War, 1939-1945--France

• World War, 1939-1945--Germany

MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.11 Campaigns of the 45th Infantry Division - Southern

France Printed color poster; 25 x 18.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Map of Southern France indicating campaigns of the 45th Infantry Division. Text on map

gives dates and information about what occurred at each location.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


• World War, 1939-1945--France

38

MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.12 Campaigns of the 45th Infantry Division - Rome -

Arno Printed color poster; 25 x 18.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Map of Rome and neighboring cities indicating campaigns of the 45th Infantry Division.

Text on map gives dates and information about what occurred at each location.


Corporate Name(s)

38



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Subject(s)



MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.13 Beaumont, Arthur Wake Island--First Jap Cruiser of the

War Sent to Bottom by U.S. Marine Fighting Plane Printed color poster; 22 x 25 in. ; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Artist Arthur Beaumont's depiction of a scene from the Paramount movie "Wake Island."

Depicts a Japanese cruiser starting to sink after being attacked by a U.S. Marine Grumman

fighter.


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Marine Corps

Subject(s)


• Cruisers (Warships)

• Grumman airplanes

• Wake Island, Battle of, Wake Island, 1941

38

MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.14 Beaumont, Arthur Wake Island--Jap War Bird Brought

Down in Thrilling Dog Fight by Single Marine Plane Printed color poster; 30 x 22 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description


Caption: "Thrilling dog fight between a single Marine Grumman plane and three Japanese

warbirds in Paramount's authentic war drama--"Wake Island"--inspired this reproduction

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of a painting by Arthur Beaumont, renowned artist. Trailing a black plume of smoke, one

of the Jap planes is pictured as it plunges seaward. The other two are driven off."


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Fighter plane combat



MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.15 Beaumont, Arthur Wake Island--Jap Invasion Troops Meet

Terrific Shell Fire of Heroic Marine Defenders Printed color poster; 24.5 x 26 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description


Depicts Japanese soldiers landing on a beach as they encounter gun fire from U.S.

Marines. A large Japanese flag is in the middle of the image.


Subject(s)

• Flags--Japan


• Soldiers--Japan


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.16 Beaumont, Arthur Wake Island--Grumman Fighting Plane

Delivers Death Blow To Japanese Cruiser Printed color poster; 24 x 25.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

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Description


Depicts a Marine Grumman plane, surrounded by puffs of black smoke, closing in on a

Japanese flag ship it has just bombed; explosion from the blast is depicted on deck; in the

distance is another ship which also appears to have been bombed.


Corporate Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Cruisers (Warships)



MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.17 Japan is a Tough Nut to Crack Printed color poster; 24 x

36 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

A map of Japan and nearby nations, indicating which areas are allied held and which are

Japanese held. Graphics and text explain why Japanese are such tough foes who must

be defeated. Issued by Industrial Information Division, Wartime Information Board

[Canada].


Subject(s)

• Japan--Maps


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MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.18 Ray, Jim, 1893-1955 American Aircraft Carrier: A

Detailed Cross-Section of a Typical Modern Flat-Top 1944 Printed color poster; 32 x 56

in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts an aircraft carrier, with cut-away to reveal interior. Sections are labeled and

description of various decks and other details is provided. Several smaller drawings of

aircraft and aircraft carriers surround main image. "Produced with the cooperation of the

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air and the Bureau of Ships -- U.S. Navy." Printed

at bottom, "Copyright 1944, By Garden City Publishing Co., Inc., Garden City, New

York."


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Navy

Subject(s)



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MilColl.WWII.Posters.13.19 The South China Sea Area/The

Mediterranean 1944 Printed color poster, double-sided; 40 x 60 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Double sided poster featuring maps of the South China Sea and the Mediterranean region

with geographic descriptions, historical information, and locations of various battles and

military actions. Printed at top, "Distributed by the Educational Services Section Bureau

of Naval Personnel Navy Dept. Washington, D.C." Printed at bottom, "Distributed by

Army Orientation Course, Washington 25, D.C."


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Governor Cherry

- Page 174 -

Corporate Name(s)


Geographic Name(s)

• Mediterranean Sea--Maps

• South China Sea--Maps

Series 14. Governor Cherry


The posters in this series were donated by Governor Robert Gregg Cherry. Each item has a hand-written

note from the Governor.


Personal Name(s)

• Cherry, Robert Gregg, 1891-1957

Folder

MilColl.WWII.Posters.14.1 Speed the Day 1946 Printed color poster; 9 x 16.5 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts an elderly mother hugging a soldier who is seen from behind. Handwritten on

bottom "This illustrates some of the posters use near close of World War II and may have

some historical value" Signed, R. Gregg Cherry Governor May 3 1946"


Subject(s)

• Mothers


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Governor Cherry

- Page 175 -

• Women

MilColl.WWII.Posters.14.2 Now For the Knockout Printed color poster; 9 x 16.5 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a caricature drawing of Emporer Hirohito being punched in the face by Uncle

Sam's fist. Handwritten on bottom "A poster much used just before 'V-J Day'." Signed, R.

Gregg Cherry Governor.


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)



• V-J Day, 1945

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.14.3 100 Years of War Printed color poster; 15 x 21.5 in.; 1

sheet(s)

Description

Depicts a map of the world with each country color coded to indicate the number of wars

it has been involved in over the last 100 years. Text explains the map's purpose and states

the world has had only 230 years of peace in the last 3,344 years. Taken from "Sunday

News" October 14, 1945. Handwritten at bottom "To the North Carolina Department of

Archives and History." Signed, R. Gregg Cherry Governor. The reverse side contains

various advertisements.


Subject(s)

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Governor Cherry

- Page 176 -

• Wars

• World maps

MilColl.WWII.Posters.14.4 Hail Victory Printed color poster; 22 x 15.5 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Depicts an eagle with his wings spread in front of the American, Russian, French, and

British flags. Text solutes the efforts of the armed forces, the U.S. allies, and the home

front and expresses gratitude to those who gave their lives. Handwritten on bottom "This

poster appeared on many billboards 'V-E Day'." Signed, R. Gregg Cherry Governor.


Subject(s)

• Eagles

• Flags--France

• Flags--Great Britain

• Flags--Russia


• V-E Day, 1945

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MilColl.WWII.Posters.14.5 The Box Score Printed color poster; 24 x 34 in.; 1 sheet(s)

Description

Poster includes information about a division, possibly 7th Armored Division, commanded

by Major General R. W. Hasbrouck, and division statistics, such as number of prisoners

taken, armament captured and destroyed, and number of awards and decorations. The rest

of the poster is made up of a map of europe showing major events, starting in England,

and moving across France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, and ending at the Baltic Sea.

Handwritten on the side, "Many North Carolina Boys were in this Division. This map of

achievement was sent to me as Governor and I am glad to give it to the North Carolina

Department of History and Archives." Signed, R. Gregg Cherry.

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William Powell

- Page 177 -


Corporate Name(s)

• United States. Army. Armored Division, 7th

Personal Name(s)

• Hasbrouck, Robert W. (Robert Wilson), 1896-

Series 15. William Powell


The posters in this series were donated by William Powell.

MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.1 War Shipments Mean Less Fuel for All 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 22

in.

Description

Depicts long red underwear ("union suit") in position of a man lounging, with text urging fuel

conservation. The poster advises people to dress warmly and avoid colds. Printed at bottom "OWI

Poster No. 29. Additional copies may be obtained from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War

Information, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-503786."


Personal Name(s)

• Powell, William Stevens, 1919-

Subject(s)


• Energy conservation--United States

• Fuel

• Posters

• Public health--United States--Posters


William Powell

- Page 178 -


• World War, 1939-1945

MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.2 Ten Years Ago: The Nazis Burned These Books…But Americans Can Still

Read Them 1943 Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in.

Description

Includes a photograph showing crowds of people and Nazi soldiers raising their arms in German salute

while standing beside a fire of burning books. Printed at bottom "OWI Poster No. 66. Additional copies

may be obtained from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C.

U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-528869."


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Book burning--1930-1950

• Books

• Books and reading--United States

• Liberty

• Nazis

• Posters



• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.3 If you tell where they're going...They may never get there 1943 Printed


Description


William Powell

- Page 179 -

Depicts soldiers boarding a train, with text that states "don't talk about troop movements." Printed at

bottom "OWI Poster No. 54. Additional copies may be obtained from the Division of Public Inquiries,

Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-519564."


Subject(s)

• Discretion

• Posters

• Railroad stations

• Railroad trains

• Railroads

• Soldiers


• Travel


• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.4 If you tell where they're going...They may never get there 1943

General note

Printed color poster; 28 x 22 in.


Depicts soldiers boarding a ship, with text that states "don't talk about troop movements." Printed at

bottom "W.D., A.G.O. Security Poster; OWI Poster No. 51. Additional copies may be obtained from the

Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing

Office: 1943-O-515025."


Personal Name(s)


William Powell

- Page 180 -


Subject(s)

• Discretion

• Posters

• Soldiers



• Warships

• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.5 Make Your Own Declaration of War: Buy War Bonds 1942 Printed color

poster; 28 x 22 in.

Description

Depicts a soldier standing by a replica of the United States declaration of war against Japan. Printed at

bottom "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-491566, WSS 639."


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Posters

• Savings bonds

• Soldiers


• United States. Department of the Treasury

• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.6 In Case of Fire 1943 Printed color poster; 36 x 24 in., double-sided.


William Powell

- Page 181 -

Description

Depicts cartoon figures acting out the steps to follow in case of fire. Outlines the steps, including: Warn

occupants; Turn in alarm; Then--Fight the fire. If possible leave someone at fire alarm box to direct

Fire Dept. to scene of fire. Be prepared. Locate the fire alarm, extinguishers, and telephones." Printed

at bottom "Army Conservation Project No. 23-E-6, U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-555210,

Office of the Chief of Engineers."


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Fire alarms

• Fires

• Posters

• Safety

• World War, 1939-1945

MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.7 Carelessness Means Death-Take Care of Your Gas Mask 1943 Printed

color poster; 36 x 24 in., double-sided.

Description

Depicts a cracked gas mask and skull, with text that tells soldiers "don't sit on it..it's not a pillow-or a

knapsack." Printed at bottom "Army Conservation Project No. 6-C-1, U.S. Government Printing Office:

1943-O-556229, Office of the Chief of Engineers."


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Gas masks


William Powell

- Page 182 -

• Posters

• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.8 Schlaikjer, Jes Wilhelm, b. 1897 In the Face of Obstacles--

Courage 1943 Printed color poster; 33 x 33 in.

Description

Depicts soldiers firing off rounds from a gun. Ammunition can be seen falling from the weapon. Includes

bold text, "Infantry, United States Army." Printed at in left corner "Brown & Bigelow, St. Paul, Minn.

Printed in the U.S.A."


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Artillery (Weaponry)

• Posters

• Soldiers


• United States. Army--Infantry

• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.9 You've Got What it Takes Soldier--Now Take Care of What You've

Got! 1943 Printed color poster, 36 x 24 in.

Description

Depicts Uncle Sam wearing an army helmet and holding a gun, pointing at the viewer. Text urges

soldiers to take care of themselves and their equipment. Printed at bottom "Army Conservation Project

No. 2-P-1, U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-553973."


William Powell

- Page 183 -


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Posters


• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.10 America has plenty if it is used wisely 1943 Printed color poster, 36 x 24

in., double-sided.

Description

Depicts a stylized American flag, overlaid with different resources, such as timber factories, or oil

refineries. There is also a canteen and gun in the foreground, with text urging conservation of precious

materials. Printed at bottom "Army Conservation Project No. 8-P-3, U.S. Government Printing Office:

1943-O-553977."


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Flags


• Posters

• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.11 Could you have helped? Printed color poster, 22 x 17 in.


William Powell

- Page 184 -

Description

Depicts a service flag with a gold star, indicating a fallen service member, with text urging the purchase

of war bonds.


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Flags

• Posters

• Savings bonds


• World War, 1939-1945



MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.12 Soldier-take care of your G.I.--and it will take care of you 1943 Printed

color poster, 36 x 24 in., double-sided.

Description

Depicts a smiling American soldier standing in front of a "Save like you can fight" poster. Text

urges soldiers to care for their government issued equipment and weapons. Printed at bottom "Army

Conservation Project No. 11-P-5, U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-553971."


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Posters


William Powell

- Page 185 -

• Soldiers


• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.13 No one had to tell him to save food and equipment 1944 Printed color

poster, 28 x 19 in. (copies1-3), double-sided.

Description

Depicts a Revolutionary War soldier at Valley Forge in 1778, with text urging soldiers to conserve food

and equipment. Printed at bottom "Army Conservation Poster No. 47-P-8, U.S. Government Printing

Office: 1943-O-569790."


Geographic Name(s)

• Valley Forge (Pa.)

Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Posters

• Soldiers


• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.14 U.S. means us, soldier…it's our property, let's take care of it 1944 Printed

color poster, 28 x 20 in., double-sided.

Description


William Powell

- Page 186 -

Depicts a soldier standing with a variety of army supplies, including blankets, shoes, helmets, guns,

knives, and canteens. Printed at bottom "Army Conservation Project No. 49-P-9, U.S. Government

Printing Office: 1943-O-553971."


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)


• Posters

• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.15 They'd give a lot to sleep in YOUR bed tonight--Take Care of Your

Quarters Printed color poster, 28 x 20.5 in., double-sided.

Description

Depicts two soldiers sleeping in a trench in an official Signal Corps photo. The poster urges soldiers

to care for their equipment and suplies, because carelessness wastes manpower, materials, and money.

A caption notes that the two soldiers are resting after a night of battle with the Japanese forces in

New Georgia. Printed at bottom "Army Conservation Project No. 66-E-16." Includes the logo of the

Recruiting Publicity Bureau of the U.S. Army.


Geographic Name(s)

• New Georgia (Solomon islands)

Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)


William Powell

- Page 187 -

• Beds

• Posters

• Sleep

• Soldiers

• World War, 1939-1945


• World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Solomon Islands--New Georgia


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.16 Schlaikjer, Jes Wilhelm, b. 1897 "...And bless those back home who,

knowing of our sailing, kept that knowledge to themselves"--Silence means Security 1943 Printed color

psoter, 28 x 20 in.

Description

Depicts a Naval officer, with text urging silence to ensure security. Printed at the bottom W.D., A.G.O.

"Convoy" Security Poster. Includes the logo of the Recruiting Publicity Bureau of the U.S. Army.


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Discretion

• Naval officer

• Posters



• Warships

• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.17 Hanley, Frank "The Secret"--Silence means Security 1943 Printed color

poster, 28 x 22 in.


William Powell

- Page 188 -

Description

Depicts thirteen color cartoon sketches on white background. Sketches follow a secret told by a

serviceman to his girlfriend ending in the secret being revealed to the enemy in a German U-Boat. Blue

wording in cursive letters at top of poster read: "The Secret," with small lettering underneath reading:

"Design, Courtesy of ‘Walls Have Ears' Organization." Red lettering toward the bottom of the poster

reads: "The Only Secret Is The One Never Told!" Wording in white on a blue strip at the bottom of the

poster reads: "Silence Means Security." Printed at the bottom edge "W.D., A.G.O. ‘Secret' Security

Poster, U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-0-514853


Personal Name(s)



Subject(s)

• Discretion

• Nazis

• Posters

• Sabotage

• Secrets

• Spies


• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.18 "A wise old own sat in an oak"--Silence means Security 1943 Printed

color poster, 28 x 22 in.

Description

Depicts a large owl sitting on a tree, with a poem printed on a leaf. The text encourages discretion and

silence to ensure security. Printed at the bottom W.D., A.G.O. "Owl" Security Poster, U.S. Government

Printing Office: 1943-0-514854.


William Powell

- Page 189 -


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Discretion

• Owls

• Posters


• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.19 Silence means Surprise 1943 Printed color poster, 22 x 14 in.

Description

Depicts Hitler with a look of surprise on his face, his hair standing on end, and his hat flying into the

air. The text urges discretion because silence will allow the Allies to gain a tactical advantage over the

Axis powers. Printed at the bottom W.D., A.G.O. "Surprise" Security Poster, U.S. Government Printing

Office: 1943-0-539261.


Personal Name(s)



Subject(s)

• Discretion


• World War, 1939-1945



William Powell

- Page 190 -

MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.20 For Them!--See your company commander today about your national

service insurance Printed color poster, 20 x 14 in.

Description

Depicts a smiling woman holding a child, with a table of information about rates for life insurance

policies. The image is captioned with "Ruth Nichols Photo."


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Babies

• Children

• Families

• Insurance

• Life insurance

• Posters

• Women

• World War, 1939-1945

MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.21 Let's Get this Shield Up!--Buy War Bonds Today 1943 Printed color

poster, 10 x 23 in.


Depicts a storefront window, with a sign reading "We bought extra war bonds; 4th War Loan"


Personal Name(s)



William Powell

- Page 191 -

Subject(s)

• Posters

• Savings bonds


• War bonds & funds--United States.

• World War, 1939-1945


MilColl.WWII.Posters.15.22 Battleship "X"--Story of the U.S.S. South Dakota 1943 Printed color

poster, 17.5 x 23 in.

Description

Depicts various drawings of the U.S.S. South Dakota, including design illustrations, tactical illustrations,

and a black and white photograph of sailors aboard the battleship. The poster outlines the history of the

battleship. Printed at the bottom U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-0-538110. Also noted that the

poster was prepared by the Army Orientation Course, Morale Services Division.


Personal Name(s)


Subject(s)

• Posters

• South Dakota (Battleship : BB-57

• Warships

• Warships--United States

• World War, 1939-1945

Documents

Finding Aid to the World War II Posters MilColl.12 · 2018-06-19 · Finding Aid to the World War II Posters MilColl.12.15 - Page 2 - ... Printed color poster; 28 x 20 in. (copies