World War II
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
World War II Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SCA-0067
Abstract
This collection consists of a variety of materials relating to World War II from the American perspective including photographs, correspondence, illustrated maps, Armed Services Edition paperback books, civil defense literature, and Queens College materials.
Dates:
circa 1938-1950
World War II Posters
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SCA-0116
Scope and Contents
The World War II Posters collection contains 28 posters produced by the United States Government during World War II as part of propaganda campaigns to mobilize public support for the war effort. The Office of War Information (OWI) issued most of the posters in the collection. Other issuing agencies include the War Production Board, and the Office of Defense Transportation. Posters vary in size. Through a combination of vivid imagery, colorful illustrations, and bold text, the posters...
Dates:
1942-1944
