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Gee!! I Wish I Were a Man, I'd Join the Navy, Naval Reserve or Coast Guard

This is a lithographic poster featuring Howard Chandler Christy's iconic depiction of the female, would-be sailor. The poster is of a girl and states "GEE I WISH I WERE A MAN I'd JOIN THE NAVY, NAVAL RESERVE OR COAST GUARD." The poster was used as a...

GLC09648

Warning!

This poster warns about the effect of enemy propaganda disseminating on the home front during the war by giving examples of rumors and the truth side by side. For example "There are frequent suicides in cantonments, where men have to 'Pay for food...

GLC09652

Souvenir of the Sesquicentennial International Exposition

This poster features Independence Hall in the background. In the foreground lady liberty is exiting the mouth of the Liberty Bell holding the United States flag. The image is titled "The Voice of the Liberty Bell," on either side of the image is the...

GLC09657

[1912 Taft presidential advertisement]

One presidential advertisement for Taft's reelection printed in the "Saturday Evening Post" dated October 26, 1912. The one-paged print out is an endorsement of William Howard Taft by the Republican National Committee. Text refers to candidate...

GLC09670

[Six World War I photograph albums, and 1 book]

Six photograph albums with approximately 525 images of the 88th Aero Squadron during World War I.

GLC09672

[Scrapbook belonging to synagogues in New York and Georgia, 1918-1920]

One scrapbook of 46 bulletins belonging to three synagogues dated 1918-1920. Flyers were printed by the Synagogue of Flushing, New York; the Free Synagogue of Washington Heights, New York; and Congregation B'nai Israel of Athens, Georgia. Contains...

GLC09675

World War I posters [Decimalized .01-.06]

Collection of posters printed by the Liberty Loan Committee released during World War I. Consists of six posters related to recruitment and providing aid to Allied soldiers by pushing for citizens to invest in bonds.

GLC09807

[Photograph album belonging to Dave Moore, n.d., 1927-1928]

One photograph album dated approximately 1927-1928 belonging to U.S. Marine Dave Moore. Consists of 76 pages of 255 photographs and marginalia. Images are from Moore's time while being stationed in Nicaragua, Guam, and China. Majority of photographs...

GLC09859

"For those who gave their all"

One poster entitled, "For those who gave their all." Text pertains to a poem by Grantland Rice. Poem has been printed in its entirety and refers to the deaths of 47,000 American soldiers in France during World War I.

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"Keep the Faith! Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan!"

One poster entitled, "Keep the Faith! Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan!" Text displays a dedication to Herman Korth, a German-born sergeant who was honored for his actions in a battle near Juvigny, France during World War I. Portrait of Korth is...

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"This Is Your War"

One poster entitled, "This Is Your War!" Text pertains to subscribing to Liberty loans as a way for citizens to help win World War I. Illustration consists of a female looking at the word "Prussianism" written over the shadow of a Prussian soldier...

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"Victory and the Spirit to Conquer"

One poster entitled, "Victory and the Spirit to Conquer." Text illustrates the difficulty that American soldiers are facing on the battlefield by mentioning Germany weaponry and muddy conditions. Suggests to the reader that by investing in bonds they...

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Noyes-Gilman ancestry.

Title continues "Being a series of sketches, with a chart of the ancestors of Charles Phelps Noyes and Emily H. (Gilman) Noyes, his wife." Published in St. Paul, Minnesota by Gilliss Press (New York). Inscription on flyleaf reads "This Book is one of...

GLC02150.56.01

"Kamarad" and German Trophies in a French Chateau

This photograph is of a room that was turned into a war museum with memorbilia and statues from the war. On the left side there is a statue of a soldier whose sign reads "surrender." There are also many badges on display. This room is in what used to...

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The Stars and Stripes Flying over Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, on the Rhine, Germany

This photograph shows boats on the Rhine river. There is a small village with a flag waving in the distance. The back of the photograph contains lyrics of a song about the Rhine.

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Guards at American Bridgehead Boundary, Montabaur, East of the Rhine

Two men are standing at attention in their uniform with guns in this photograph. They are occupying and guarding land the Allies won.

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A Mile of Autos Used by our "Third Army," Germany

In this photograph are dozens of trucks in an open field that were used during the war. These trucks were vital in carrying supplies. On the back of this photograph is a poem about the autotrucks.

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Doughboys of 89th Div., Resting Before Review, Treves, Germany

This photograph is of a field of men resting before battle in uniform, with guns nearby. Their guns are stacked in a tripod figuration. There is also a gas mask in the picture, as well as a canteen and other bags.

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American Army of Occupation on the Rhine Near Ehrenbreitstein

In this photograph dozens of soldiers are on horseback, carrying flags. They are from the American army and are occupying land in Germany.

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Tractor-drawn Artillery of 89th Div. before Largest Hangar in Germany

Soldiers are gathered around tractors in an open field. In the background is a large hangar building used to hold machinary and weaponry.

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Uncle Sam and John Bull Again Fast Friends- Yankee Troops in London

This photograph is of soldiers marching in lines through London after victory. Some are carrying American flags and there is the House of Parliament in the background.

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General Pershing Decorating Officers of 89th Div., Treves, Germany.

A line of American soldiers receive the Distinguished Service Crosses from General Pershing on a field in Treves, Germany.

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After the Strenuous War Days -- American Boys Enjoying a Rhine Excursion.

After the armistice, American soldiers enjoy an excursion on a river steamer on the Rhine River.

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Introducing Baseball in Germany, U. S. Army of Occupation on the Rhine.

A view of an enormous crowd of American soldiers of the second division watching an army baseball game in Neuwied, Germany after the occupation.

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American Soldiers on the West Bank of the Rhine in the Occupied Region, Germany.

In the foreground, American soldiers sit in the sun on the grassy banks of the Rhine River. In the background, tents are set up along the riverside.

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