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.
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World War II Posters, Ms. 2017.256, Bristol Historical and Preservation Society.
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.
Posters are arranged first by theme and then alphabetically by title.
The posters were received from Ethel Blaisdell in the early 1990s.
WWII era posters asking people to conserve fuel, food, and other supplies.
WWII era posters encouraging people to buy and save war bonds and war loans.
WWII era posters encouraging people to protect the nation’s security during wartime.
WWII era posters asking people to start victory gardens and save and can food.
WWII era posters encouraging people to be safe when it comes to driving and playing.
WWII era posters describing ways people on the home front can support troops fighting abroad.
WWII era posters offering ways to support the war effort.