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Guide to the War Propaganda Collection, 1861-1991
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Description
The War Propaganda Collection measures 6.75 linear feet and dates from 1861 to 1991. The collection is arranged in five series: Civil War, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm and although a majority of the material is from World War II. The material is framed and includes captions explaining the origin and purpose of the artifact, with some exceptions.
Background
The War Propaganda Collection contains framed propaganda material from certain wars in which the United States was a part. The material was collected and framed over a number of years by W. G. "Bill" Harrison of Fresno, California, who took a particular interest in such items.
Availability
The collection is open for research.