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World War I & II poster collection
Mss 342
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Description
Collection of World War I and II posters.
Background
During World War I & II many European and American civilians were encouraged by their government to buy National Defense bonds
or subscribe to national loans to finance the huge military expenditures, fill the growing deficits, and support soldiers.
In France, in particular, the campaign was popularized by poster campaigns designed to stimulate generosity and a large number
of artists participated (ex. Francisque Poulbot and Georges Redon). The posters were symbolic propaganda tools.
Extent
18 Sheets
(18 posters and one cookbook)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or
quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given
on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
Availability
The collection is open for research.