Americanism,, 1943
Scope and Content of the Subseries
This subseries covers those posters designed to galvanize support for the war effort. Poster illustrations include flags and war heroes, the attack at Pearl Harbor, and encouragement to work with all Americans in the war effort, despite social, racial, or gender differences. There are also examples of the Four Freedoms posters by Norman Rockwell.
Dates
- Creation: 1943
Creator
- Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) (Creator, Person)
- United States. Office of War Information (Creator, Organization)
Languages
Languages represented in the collection: English and French.
Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
2 posters
Dimensions
20 x 27.75 in.
Note
Poster showing an eagle above a quote from President Roosevelt from February 3, 1943. Underneath the quote is the seal of the President of the United States. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 75. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-533582. Reference Numbers: wwp00142_0001, wwp00142_0002
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