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For our aviators: Send us something to melt or sell, gold, silver, plate

 Item — Item: wwp00079
Identifier: Subseries 1.7:

Scope and Content of the Subseries

From the Sub-Series:

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

Languages

From the Collection:

Languages represented in the collection: English and French.

Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 330 posters

Dimensions

29 x 40 in.

Note

Poster showing an eagle in flight. Text continues: "The government pays for the metal - we buy comforts for the men. Treasure and Trinket Fund, 259 Fifth Avenue, National Special Aid." Printed: New York: Carey Print. Reference Number: wwp00079

Repository Details

Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository

Contact:
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States