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Guide to the World War I Posters Collection
1914-1920 (bulk, 1917-1918)
PR 55-7
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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New-York Historical Society |
| Title: |
World War I poster collection |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1914-1920 (bulk, 1917-1918) |
| Abstract: |
Collection of posters, pictorial sheets, and related ephemera, 1914-1920, used by
governments and organizations during World War I to persuade citizens to enlist in
various branches of the armed services, buy bonds, conserve food and fuel, provide
relief, and generally support the war effort
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| Quantity: |
1.45 Linear feet (approximately 1200 posters) |
| Location: |
For more information on making arrangements to consult the collection, please visit
www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.
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| Language: |
The documents in the collection are in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
PR 55-7 |
