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Save The Babies
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This WWI poster depicts a scale with money in one pan and a baby in the other. The baby outweighs the money.
Little Americans, Do Your Bit, Eat Oatmeal
Little Americans, Do Your Bit, Eat Oatmeal
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The World War I poster depicts a small child saluting his bowl of oatmeal. The text exhorts little children to eat anything but wheat. The poster was part of a war effort to encourage rationing of resources.
Joan Of Arc Saved France Poster
Joan Of Arc Saved France Poster
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Poster designed by Haskell Coffin during the First World War using the image of Joan of Arc to encourage all Americans to take part in the war effort.
Yanks In Germany Want More Books
Yanks In Germany Want More Books
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This is a book drive poster created and circulated during World War I, by the American Library Association.
Swim At Hot Wells
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This is a photograph of a man riding a horse with decorative fringe on its reins, and a MTC banner across its croup. The man is carrying a Victory megaphone and a lacy parasol, and has an ad stating "Swim at Hot Wells, Now Open" attached to his shoulders.
Letter, Benjamin Clark, Camp Taylor, Ky To Flora Hamilton
Letter, Benjamin Clark, Camp Taylor, Ky To Flora Hamilton
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Handwritten letter on the eve of the World War I armistice, Clark writes of his continued training, his desire to be home, and his thoughts on how soon the war will end.
Letter, Benjamin Clark, Camp Taylor, Ky To Flora Hamilton
Letter, Benjamin Clark, Camp Taylor, Ky To Flora Hamilton
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In this letter, Clark discusses the training he is doing in artillery school, providing a look at the intensive preparation a soldier received. He also discusses the Spanish influenza situation in the camp, providing details on the sick and the precautions taken.
Council Of Defense Records
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There are two items highlighted from this collection: 1. Liberty Loan Commandments, (possibly written) by Mary Elizabeth Coolidge of Helena, Arkansas, and the front cover and back cover featuring an article from "The Liberty Bell" entitled, "Arkansas Workers to Meet in Little Rock."