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World War I & II poster collection
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  • Title: World War I & II poster collection
    Identifier/Call Number: Mss 342
    Contributing Institution: UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Research Collections
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 18 Sheets (18 posters and one cookbook)
    Date (inclusive): 1915-1918, 1942-1945
    Abstract: Collection of World War I and II posters.
    Physical Location: Special Research Collections, UCSB Library
    Language of Material: English, French, and Italian

    Conditions Governing Access

    The collection is open for research.

    Conditions Governing Use

    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.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], World War I & II poster collection, Mss 342. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

    Biographical / Historical

    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.

    Scope and Contents

    Collection of World War I and II posters. Also includes a cookbook.

    Accruals

    Purchased, 2017.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    World War, 1914-1918 -- Posters
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Posters
    War posters, American
    War posters, French
    War posters, Italian
    Posters