1917

American Lithographic Co.

Poster

Title: "Whose Limit Is All That He Can "

One poster entitled, "Whose Limit Is All That He Can." Text contains a poem attributed to "Observer R.F.C." Displays the difficulty for pilots fighting in France. Suggests that buying bonds will aid the cause during World War I. Illustration is of a French fighter plane shooting down a German fighter.

GLC09808.02

1917

Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Liberty Loan Committee

Poster

Title: "Europe's Future Map. A vision of Private Kutschkes of the German National Guard = Traumgebild des deutschen Landwehrmanns Kutschke!"

One poster entitled, "A vision of Private Kutschkes of the German National Guard = Traumgebild des deutschen Landwehrmanns Kutschke!" Advertisement for Liberty Bonds contains maps of the German empire in English and in German. Text likens the Kaiser to Napoleon Bonaparte.

GLC09808.05

1914-1918

Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Liberty Loan Committee

Header Record

Title: 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

1914-1918

Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Liberty Loan Committee

Poster

Title: "We Won't Come Back Till It's Over, Over There"

One poster entitled, "We Won't Come Back Till It's Over, Over There," printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster refers to American, French and English soldiers fighting the German army, which has been referred to as "the Hun." Language expresses a push to buy bonds as a way to support soldiers. Imagery consists of men in uniform waving from a steam ship; a strip of paper with musical notation of a 1917 war song "Over There" ; and a smaller framed illustration of a soldier helped by an aiding arm to climb over a trench with the text, "Lend Him A Hand, Buy Liberty Bonds."

GLC09806.01

27 April 1918

Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Liberty Loan Committee

Poster

Title: "The Voice of Lincoln"

One poster entitled, "The Voice of Lincoln," printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster refers to President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Language displays the alliance between America and France and alludes that investing in bonds would be the most supportive way to ensure a victory. Illustration depicts a scene of Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address.

GLC09806.02

1914-1918

Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Liberty Loan Committee

Poster

Title: "One Hundred Million Americans Must Enlist To Win The War"

One poster entitled, "One Hundred Million Americans Must Enlist To Win The War" printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster creates a parallel between aiding the American soldiers to buy bonds. Imagery consists of a sailor and soldier waving the American flag in front of a crowd of people marching behind them.

GLC09806.03

1914-1918

Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Liberty Loan Committee

Poster

Title: "These Men Are Doing Their Part--Let Us Do Ours"

One poster entitled, "These Men Are Doing Their Part--Let Us Do Ours" printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster refers to noble Prussian families, Junkers and Krupps. Language suggests that "Prussianism" must end, and Allied soldiers will achieve this if citizens back home invest in bonds. Imagery depicts soldiers running from trenches with explosions in the background.

GLC09806.04

1942

U.S. Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: We can't all go... but we can all help!

One poster entitled, "We can't all go... but we can all help!" printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a soldier hugging a crying toddler with his left arm. In his right hand he is holding a gun. The text on the poster reads, "We can't all go... but we can all help! Put at least 10% of your pay in War Bonds. Sign the card today." The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are WSS 541, and J-473829. There is the text' "WSS 541," on the back of the poster.

GLC09654.01

1942

U.S. Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: I Gave A Man!

One poster entitled, "I Gave A Man!" printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a mother looking out, holding a smiling baby, and being hugged by a little girl. The caption on the poster reads, "Will you give at least 10% of your pay in War Bonds?" The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are WSS 541-A and J-473829. The photo used in the poster was taken by Sarra Valentino. There is the text "WSS 541A," on the back of the poster.

GLC09654.02

1942

U.S. Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Buy U.S. War Savings Bonds & Stamps Now

One poster entitled, "Buy U.S. War Savings Bonds & Stamps Now," printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a flag waving in the breeze. There is also a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt reading, "We Can... We Will... We Must!" The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are DDS-355 and O-453557.

GLC09654.03

1942

U.S. Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Even a little can help a lot - NOW

One poster entitled, "Even a little can help a lot - NOW," printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a mother and daughter putting war savings stamps into a book. The daughter is licking the stamp while the mom watches her with a smile on her face. They look like they are on the floor as the mother is reclining and the daughter is crouching. Next to the girl is a United States Army officer's hat. The illustration is courtesy of Ladies Home Journal, and the artist is Albert Parker. The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are DDS-405 and O-455803.

GLC09654.04

1942

U.S. Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Our Good Earth... Keep It Ours

One poster entitled, "Our Good Earth... Keep It Ours," printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a farmer in his field with two children. The farmer is gripping three stalks of wheat and looking off into the distance. The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are WSS-509 and O-470156. The artist who painted the image for the poster is John Steuart Curry.

GLC09654.05

1944

U.S. Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: 5th War Loan

One poster entitled, "5th War Loan," printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1944. Poster features a broom labeled, "Extra War Bonds" sweeping away ripped Nazi and Japanese flags, as well as a broken Japanese katana and a bullet-riddled Nazi helmet. The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are WFD 911 and O-581632. It also notes that it is an official U.S. Treasury Poster.

GLC09654.12

1942-1945

Carrier

Poster

Title: Give your shirt or Lose It!

One poster entitled, "Give your shirt or Lose It!" printed by Carrier dated 1942-1945. Poster features a civilian holding his jacket and taking off his tie. The poster uses the phrase, "The shirt off your back" as if to motivate Americans to give all they can to the war effort. They say there are three lines to hang your shirt on, "Hang it on the Assembly Line with Sweat! Hang it on the Dotted Line with Bonds! Hang it on the Firing Line with Speed!" The poster also features the Carrier Corporation's slogan, "Let's get it over Quick!" This slogan was suggested by a factory worker who said, "We…

GLC09654.16

1942

United States Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: She's Ready, Too

One poster entitled, "She's Ready, Too" printed by the United States Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a woman dressed in a yellow suit. Behind her is a shadow of a patriot. The poster reads, "She's Ready, Too Buy War Bonds." The identifying number at the bottom of the poster is O-488198.

GLC09654.42

1917-1918

Allied Printing Trades Council

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Allied Printing Trades Council Liberty Bond posters][Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of World War I posters dated 1917-1918. Consists of five lithographs printed in Yiddish, Hungarian, Greek, Italian and German. Slogans throughout the collection encourage the idea that America's freedom is everyone's freedom and to purchase liberty bonds.

GLC09815

1914-1918

Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Liberty Loan Committee

Header Record

Title: World War I Liberty bond posters [Decimalized .01-.05]

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

GLC09806

1914-1918

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of Liberty Loan Committee bond posters [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of posters printed by Liberty Loan Committee and released during World War I. Consists of five posters promoting bonds to support soldiers fighting in Europe. Featured in the collection is a poster related to a refugee crisis where 400,000 orphans were displaced.

GLC09808

1943

United States Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Let 'Em Have It

One poster entitled, "Let 'Em Have It" printed by the United States Government Printing Office, dated 1943. Poster features a soldier throwing a grenade. The background of the poster is grey smoke and barbed wire. The poster reads, "Let 'Em Have It Buy Extra Bonds." The poster art is signed by Bernard Perlin. The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are WFD 879A and O-563183.

GLC09654.43

1943

United States Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Help Bring Them Back To You!

One poster entitled, "Help Bring Them Back To You!" printed by the United States Government Printing Office, dated 1943. Poster features a blue star service banner hanging in a window. There is also a illustrated poster reading, "This is a V home" in the window. The poster reads, "Help Bring Them Back To You! Find time for war work Raise and share food Walk and carry packages Conserve everything you have Save 10% in War Bonds Make Yours A Victory Home." The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are OWI poster No. 41 and O-510253.

GLC09654.44

1944

United States Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Buy That Invasion Bond!

One poster entitled, "Buy That Invasion Bond!" printed by the United States Government Printing Office, dated 1944. Poster features a battle. Soldiers charge out of carriers as bombs are being dropped from planes. The art used in the poster is signed R. Moore. The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are WFD937 and O-597798. The poster is the same as GLC09654.48.

GLC09654.47

1944

United States Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Buy That Invasion Bond!

One poster entitled, "Buy That Invasion Bond!" printed by the United States Government Printing Office, dated 1944. Poster features a battle. Soldiers charge out of carriers as bombs are being dropped from planes. The art used in the poster is signed R. Moore. The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are WFD937 and O-597798. The poster is the same as GLC09654.47.

GLC09654.48

1945

United States Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Make Victory Secure

One poster entitled, "Make Victory Secure" printed by the United States Government Printing Office, dated 1945. Poster features a flag flying over a farm. The poster reads, "Make Victory Secure Buy Victory Bonds" The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are WFD48 and O-665181. The poster art is signed by George Kanelous.

GLC09654.51

1945

United States Government Printing Office

Poster

Title: Victory - now you can invest in it!

One poster entitled, "Victory - now you can invest in it!" printed by the United States Government Printing Office, dated 1945. Poster features a bald eagle perched on a stack of war bonds with his wings spread. The background is three stripes; one blue, one white, and one red. There are stars floating throughout the background and spotlights turned towards the eagle. The poster reads, "Victory - now you can invest in it! Victory Loan" The identifying numbers at the bottom of the poster are WFD53A and O-666315. The poster art is signed by Dean Cornwell.

GLC09654.52

1941-1945

Carrier

Poster

Title: Let's get it over Quick!

One poster entitled, "Let's get it over Quick!" printed by Carrier, dated 1941-1945. Poster features a soldier holding a gun and yelling over his shoulder. The poster reads in part, "Let's stop thinking of a long war! Let's start speeding up a short one!" It also reads, "I know that you're buying Bonds for Bombers, Bullets and Beans! I know that a Slow Mile in a Jalopy means a Fast Mile in a Jeep! I know that Meatless Days safeguard my Daily Meat from interruption! I know that the Coffee Missing from your cup is Steaming in Mine! But there's one thing America hasn't yet got around to and I'll…

GLC09654.56