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World War II Posters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2015-004

Scope and Contents

This collection contains World War II posters. The posters are listed alphabetically by title or lead statement.

Series I: Small Posters Inclusive Dates: 1942-1943 Arrangement: Chronological

Series II: Large Posters Inclusive Dates: 1941-1945 Arrangement: Chronological

Dates

  • Creation: 1939 - 1945

Conditions Governing Use

Materials published by the U.S Government Printing Office are in the public domain and as such, not subject to copyright restriction. However, the Library request users to cite the University’s Special Collections and Archives if they wish to reproduce images from this collection.

Biographical / Historical

With the entrance of US Forces into World War II in 1941 the United States Government produced propaganda posters designed to increase support for the war on the home front. Posters encouraged the public to conserve materials for the war efforts, increase productions of war materials, buy war bonds and maintain secrecy. This collection houses a variety of posters from artist like, Norman Rockwell, Albert Dorne and Fritz Siebel.

Extent

unknown Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The provenance of this collection is unknown.

Arrangement

The collections is arranged in two series: I. Small posters, II. Large Posters and are organized alphabetically.

Title
World War II Posters
Author
Michelle Vasquez Ruiz
Date
2017
Language of description
English
Script of description
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
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Los Angeles CA 90032
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