World War II Posters , 1940-1950
Bristol Historical and Preservation Society
PO Box 356
48 Court Street
Bristol, RI, 02809
Tel: 401-253-7223
email: info@bhps.necoxmail.com
Published in 2018
Collection Overview
| Title: | World War II Posters |
| Date range: | 1940-1950 |
| Creator: | Bristol Historical and Preservation Society |
| Extent: | 89 item(s) |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | Bristol Historical and Preservation Society |
| Collection number: | Ms. 2017.256 |
Scope & content
This collection of 89 posters issued by the United States government during World War II focuses on ways for people on the home front to suppport the war.Access Points
Subject TopicsArrangement
Posters are arranged first by theme and then alphabetically by title.
- Series 1. Conservation
- Series 2. Economic Aspects of War
- Series 3. National Security
- Series 4. Rationing
- Series 5. Safety
- Series 6. Supporting the Troops
- Series 7. War Effort At Home
Historical note
During World War II the United States government issued posters designed to encourage people on the home front to work hard and sacrifice. Julia Bradley, a junior majoring in history and anthropolgy at Roger Williams University, arranged and described the collection as part of her work as a Hassenfeld Fellow.Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. |
| Use of the materials: | Researchers are advised that express written permission to reproduce, quote, or otherwise publish any portion or extract from this collection must be obtained from the University Library. Although Roger Williams University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim copyright except where noted. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: | World War II Posters, Ms. 2017.256, Bristol Historical and Preservation Society. |
| Contact information: | Bristol Historical and Preservation Society PO Box 356 48 Court Street Bristol, RI, 02809 Tel: 401-253-7223 email: info@bhps.necoxmail.com |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Acquisition: | The posters were received from Ethel Blaisdell in the early 1990s. |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared Julia Bradley |
| Encoding: | Finding aid encoded by Julia Bradley and Heidi Benedict, 2018 April 25 |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Series 1. Conservation Posters
WWII era posters asking people to conserve fuel, food, and other supplies.
| Box 2, Folder 48 | Are You Sharing the Ride Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 69 | Containers Are Scarce: Carry Your Own Shopping Bag Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches [yellow and green] |
1941-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 85 | Containers Are Scarce: Please Bring Your Own Shopping Bag Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches [blue and red] |
1941-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 20 | Do Not Burn Clean Waste Basket Paper Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 10 | Fuel Fights! Dimensions: 40 x 28.75 inches |
1943 |
| Box 2, Folder 89 | Fuel Fights! Dimensions: 25 x 19 inches |
1943 |
| Box 1, Folder 22 | Is Your Trip Necessary Dimensions: 21.75 x 14 inches |
1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 30 | Many Mechanics Have Gone to War Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 46 | Save and Bale Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 12 | Serve Our Fighting Men Abroad Dimensions: 40 x 28.25 inches |
1943 |
| Box 1, Folder 36 | Your Government Warns Prepare for Winter Now Dimensions: 40 x 28 inches |
1944 |
Series 2. Economic Aspects of War Posters
WWII era posters encouraging people to buy and save war bonds and war loans.
| Box 1, Folder 40 | 6th War Loan Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 74 | Back the Attack Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 4 | Back Your Future With U.S. Saving Bonds Dimensions: 9.25 x 13 inches |
1946 |
| Box 1, Folder 26 | Buy That Victory Bond Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 33 | Buy Your Bonds Here Dimensions: 28 x 20 inches |
1944 |
| Box 2, Folder 72 | Buy Your Extra Bonds Here Dimensions: 26.75 x 19 inches |
1944 |
| Box 1, Folder 39 | Cost of Living Dimensions: 28 x 20.5 inches |
1944 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 | Cost of Living in Two Wars Dimensions: 40 x 28.5 inches |
1944 |
| Box 2, Folder 56 | For Victory Dimensions: 28 x 20 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 34 | Give War Bonds [1] Dimensions: 28 x 20 inches |
1943 |
| Box 2, Folder 57 | Give War Bonds [2] Dimensions: 14 x 10 inches |
1943 |
| Box 2, Folder 54 | Hang on to your war bonds Dimensions: 27.75 x 20 inches |
1944 |
| Box 2, Folder 45 | Here We Go For Tokio Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 38 | Keep the Home Front Pledge Dimensions: 40 x 28 inches |
1944 |
| Box 2, Folder 87 | Keep Up Your Payroll Savings Dimensions: 26 x 18.5 inches |
1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 8 | Next! Dimensions: 27.5 x 20 inches |
1944 |
| Box 2, Folder 83 | Now All Together Dimensions: 26 x 18.5 inches |
1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 35 | Protect His Future Dimensions: 40 x 28 inches |
1944 |
| Box 1, Folder 44 | Rhode Island’s Greatest Exhibition Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 80 | There Is No Safer Place For Your Moeny Dimensions: 26 x 18.5 inches |
1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 32 | Your Share Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 71 | We Made It Dimensions: 10 x 30 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 65 | We’ll Take Care of the Rising Sun Dimensions: 28 x 20 inches |
1941-1945 |
Series 3. National Security Posters
WWII era posters encouraging people to protect the nation’s security during wartime.
| Box 1, Folder 78 | The United Nations Dimensions: 21 x 27 inches |
1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 16 | Urgent Notice Dimensions: 25.5 x 17.5 inches |
1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 37 | Wanted! For Murder Dimensions: 40 x 28 inches |
1944 |
Series 4. Rationing Posters
WWII era posters asking people to start victory gardens and save and can food.
| Box 1, Folder 17 | A Message About Food Dimensions: 26 x 18.25 inches |
1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 21 | Food Fights For Freedom: Buy No-Point, Low-Point Foods Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches [yellow] |
1940-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 31 | Food Fights For Freedom: Use Abundant Foods | Buy No-Point, Low-Point Foods Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches [green] |
1940-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 68 | Grow Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 53 | Insects Want a Share Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 15 | Plant a Victory Garden Dimensions: 28 x 22 inches |
1943 |
| Box 2, Folder 76 | Prevent Food Waste Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 29 | Victory Food Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 77 | Your Victory Garden Dimensions: 26.5 x 19 inches |
1945 |
Series 5. Safety Posters
WWII era posters encouraging people to be safe when it comes to driving and playing.
| Box 2, Folder 49 | A Possible Tragedy Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1950 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Beware of Thin Ice and Holes: Do not go on | the ice unless | you are sure | it's safe Dimensions: 23 x 19 inches |
1940-1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 55 | Beware Thin Ice and Holes: Too late for this boy | But not too late for you Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1943 |
| Box 1, Folder 2 | Coasting is Fun Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 88 | Learn to Swim Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1950 |
| Box 1, Folder 25 | Let’s Lick the Parking Problem Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1950 |
| Box 1, Folder 24 | Prevent Forest Fires Dimensions: 20 x 14.25 inches |
1944 |
| Box 2, Folder 60 | Severe Bleeding May Cause Death Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 43 | Somebody Was Careless Dimensions: 20.75 x 16 inches |
1943 |
| Box 2, Folder 58 | The High Cost of Carelessness Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 7 | You’re Only A Foot From Trouble Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1950 |
Series 6. Supporting the Troops Posters
WWII era posters describing ways people on the home front can support troops fighting abroad.
| Box 2, Folder 86 | Allies for a big job Dimensions: 19.5 x 21inches |
1942 |
| Box 1, Folder 73 | Contribute to the Miriam Hospital Campaign Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 82 | Could This Be You Dimensions: 26 x 18.5 inches |
1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 62 | Men Are Dying For You Dimensions: 24 x 19inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 11 | The More We Produce, The Quicker This Will End Dimensions: 28.5 x 40 inches |
1944 |
| Box 1, Folder 6 | They Look to Us For Supplies Dimensions: 40 x 28.25 inches |
1943 |
| Box 1, Folder 9 | They Offer Their All Dimensions: 23.25 x 17.5 inches |
1944 |
| Box 2, Folder 50 | Trains Are Jammed Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 14 | So the Jap’s a Snap? Dimensions: 40 x 28.25 inches |
1944 |
| Box 2, Folder 70 | Veterans Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 52 | Wanted: Two tin cans to save a life Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 59 | You May Get There But Can You Get Home Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
Series 7. War Effort At Home Posters
WWII era posters offering ways to support the war effort.
| Box 2, Folder 67 | Brotherhood or Chaos Dimensions: 24 x 15 inches |
1944 |
| Box 2, Folder 66 | Brotherhood Week Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 18 | Clothing For Italy! Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 23 | Don’t Let This Happen to You Dimensions: 20 x 14 inches |
1944 |
| Box 2, Folder 84 | Eat a Good Breakfast Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 81 | Eighth Annual World Affairs Week Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 13 | Just By Keeping Well You Can Help Win This War Dimensions: 20 x 13.5 inches |
1941 |
| Box 2, Folder 75 | Keep Winter Outside Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 64 | Many Rhode Island Doctors Have Gone to War Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 79 | Our Wounded Need Help Dimensions: 28 x 21 inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 19 | Russian War Relief Dimensions: 22 x 19inches |
1941-1945 |
| Box 1, Folder 28 | Send Christmas Gifts on or before Dec.1 Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 47 | Seventh Annual Rhode Island World Affairs Week Dimensions: 24 x 19 inches |
1940-1945 |
| Box 2, Folder 51 | They’ll Let Us Know When to Quit Dimensions: 28 x 20 inches |
1944 |
| Box 1, Folder 27 | To Have and To Hold Dimensions: 27.75 x 20 inches |
1944 |
| Box 1, Folder 1 | What did you do today…for freedom? Dimensions: 29 x 21inches |
1943 |
| Box 2, Folder 63 | You Are One of 50,000,000 Americans Who Must Fill Out an Income Tax Return: Do It Now! | Avoid the rush Dimensions: 40 x 28.5 inches |
1944 |
| Box 1, Folder 41 | You Are One of 50,000,000 Americans Who Must Fill Out An Income Tax Return: File Yours Early Dimensions: 28 x 22 inches |
1944 |