Clark University Library collection, 1914-1920

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Title:: Clark University Library collection
Dates:: 1914-1920
Creators:: Clark University (Worcester, Mass.). Library
Abstract:: Pamphlets, leaflets, newspaper articles, proclamations, letters, miscellaneous propaganda forms, memorabilia, and photographs relating to American neutrality and subsequent participation in World War I. Includes proofs of war loan appeals and German propaganda banners. Collected by Clark University Library.
Extent:: 4 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, memorabilia (3.5 Linear Feet)
Language:: English
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Clark University Library collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: The Clark University Library collection contains pamphlets, leaflets, newspaper articles, proclamations, letters, various propaganda forms, memorabilia, and photographs relating to American neutrality and subsequent participation in World War I. The collection also includes proofs of war loan appeals and German propaganda banners. These materials were collected by Clark University Library.
Biographical / historical:: Clark University is a private American university and liberal arts college founded in Worcester, Massachussetts in 1887. It is the oldest educational institution founded as an all-graduate university in the United States. Clark College opened for undergraduates in 1902 and was managed independently from Clark University until 1920.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives.
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: Propaganda, German
Propaganda, American
Neutrality -- United States
World War, 1914-1918 -- United States
World War, 1914-1918 -- Propaganda

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid prepared by Savannah Pham
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-02-23 10:24:27.085802

Access and use

Restrictions:: Boxes OCM16 and OCM19 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
Terms of access:: For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Clark University Library collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US