YWCA: war work centers in the United States
Scope and Content of the Subseries
This subseries contains posters from agencies, organizations, and private businesses raising funds and support for the war effort. Organizations include: the American Library Association, the YMCA/YWCA, the Red Cross, and the organizations of the United War Work Campaign.
Dates
- Creation: 1914-1945
Creator
- C.S. Hammond & Company (Creator, Organization)
Languages
Languages represented in the collection: English and French.
Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 330 posters
Dimensions
38.25 x 27.25 in.
Note
Poster showing a map of the United States marked with YWCA war work centers. Centers include Hostess Houses ("White" and "Colored"), Girls' Clubs, Emergency Housing for Girls, City Associations, and International Institutes for Young Women. Poster copyright C.S. Hammond & Co, New York. Reference Number: wwp00076
Subject
- Young Women’s Christian Association of the U.S.A (Other, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu