World War II Posters, 1939-1945

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Summary

Abstract:
The provenance of this collection is unknown.
Extent:
unknown Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Folder title, Series, Box number, Collection title, followed by Special Collections and Archives, John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, California State University, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

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

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.

Arrangement:

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

Access and use

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

Folder title, Series, Box number, Collection title, followed by Special Collections and Archives, John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, California State University, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8300, US
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