World War One Posters

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Created by: Pickler Memorial Library, Special Collections & University Archives
Last Updated: 2024-07-11
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This collection consists of digitized WWI posters collected by former history professor Eugene Morrow Violette while teaching at what was then known as the First District Normal School in Kirksville, MO. The originals are part of the E. M. Violette Museum Collection in the Special Collections & University Archives at Pickler Memorial Library, Truman State University.

Total items
374
Identifier
vital:3352

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11. Americans! Eyes Open! Mouths Shut!

Description:
WWI Marine recruitment poster from St. Louis with a message from Major General Commandant George Barnett.
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1914-1918--Art and the war, World War, 1914-1918--Posters, and World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda
Creator:
Unknown
Contributor:
Missouri State Archives, Missouri Secretary of State (Digitizing Technician) and Truman State University (Owner)
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Language:
en
Date Created:
2014
Resource Type:
Collection, Still Image, and Text
Identifier:
vital:8990

12. And They Thought We Couldn't Fight

Description:
Victory Liberty Loan poster featuring a bloodied but smiling Allied soldier holding his rifle and three German helmets on a deserted battlefield.
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1914-1918--Art and the war, World War, 1914-1918--Posters, and World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda
Creator:
Forsythe, Vic, 1885-1962
Contributor:
Missouri State Archives, Missouri Secretary of State (Digitizing Technician) and Truman State University (Owner)
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Language:
en
Date Created:
1917 and 2016
Resource Type:
Collection, Still Image, and Text
Identifier:
vital:9072

13. Announcement by the Mayor

Description:
Announcement by the mayor of New York City, John Purroy Mitchel, cancelling all night licenses for the sale of intoxicating drinks for the duration of the war.
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1914-1918--Art and the war, World War, 1914-1918--Posters, and World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda
Creator:
Unknown
Contributor:
Truman State University (Owner and Digitizing Technician)
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Language:
en
Date Created:
1917 and 2017
Resource Type:
Collection, Still Image, and Text
Identifier:
vital:9320

14. Answer the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call

Description:
WWI American Red Cross poster asking for donations of one dollar featuring a cabin with the Red Cross symbol in the window.
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1914-1918--Art and the war, World War, 1914-1918--Posters, and World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda
Creator:
Greenleaf, Ray, -1950
Contributor:
Missouri State Archives, Missouri Secretary of State (Digitizing Technician) and Truman State University (Owner)
Publisher:
Niagara Lithograph Co.
Language:
en
Date Created:
1918 and 2017
Resource Type:
Collection, Still Image, and Text
Identifier:
vital:9160

15. Answers to Questions About the U.S. Navy

Description:
WWI Navy recruitment poster answering questions about enlisting.
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1914-1918--Art and the war, World War, 1914-1918--Posters, and World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda
Creator:
Unknown
Contributor:
Missouri State Archives, Missouri Secretary of State (Digitizing Technician) and Truman State University (Owner)
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Language:
en
Date Created:
2014
Resource Type:
Collection, Still Image, and Text
Identifier:
vital:9001

16. An Appeal to the American People

Description:
Appeal from President Woodrow Wilson dated October 29, 1917, asking Americans to give aid to the people of Armenia and Syria through the American Red Cross.
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1914-1918--Art and the war, World War, 1914-1918--Posters, and World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda
Creator:
Unknown
Contributor:
Missouri State Archives, Missouri Secretary of State (Digitizing Technician) and Truman State University (Owner)
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Language:
en
Date Created:
1917 and 2014
Resource Type:
Collection, Still Image, and Text
Identifier:
vital:9036

17. Appel

Description:
WWI poster in French with the text of a speech from L. Lafferre given October 15, 1918 surrounded by soldiers holding tattered French flags.
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1914-1918--Art and the war, World War, 1914-1918--Posters, and World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda
Creator:
Prouvé, Victor Emile, 1858-1943
Contributor:
Missouri State Archives, Missouri Secretary of State (Digitizing Technician) and Truman State University (Owner)
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Language:
fr
Date Created:
1918 and 2017
Resource Type:
Collection, Still Image, and Text
Identifier:
vital:9191

18. Appel des Maires de France

Description:
WWI poster entirely in French text appealing to the mayors of France.
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1914-1918--Art and the war, World War, 1914-1918--Posters, and World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda
Creator:
Unknown
Contributor:
Truman State University (Owner and Digitizing Technician)
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Language:
fr
Date Created:
1918 and 2017
Resource Type:
Collection, Still Image, and Text
Identifier:
vital:9355

19. Are You 100% American?

Description:
Third Liberty Loan poster with American flags, an eagle, and cannons.
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1914-1918--Art and the war, World War, 1914-1918--Posters, and World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda
Creator:
Stern, Joseph, 1890-1971
Contributor:
Missouri State Archives, Missouri Secretary of State (Digitizing Technician) and Truman State University (Owner)
Publisher:
Sackett & Wilhelms Corporation (New York)
Language:
en
Date Created:
1918 and 2017
Resource Type:
Collection, Still Image, and Text
Identifier:
vital:9118

20. Army and Navy Y.M.C.A.

Description:
WWI Y.M.C.A. poster asking for $35,000,000 for Y.M.C.A. huts overseas and listing what supplies for one costs.
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1914-1918--Art and the war, World War, 1914-1918--Posters, and World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda
Creator:
Unknown
Contributor:
Missouri State Archives, Missouri Secretary of State (Digitizing Technician) and Truman State University (Owner)
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Language:
en
Date Created:
1917 and 2017
Resource Type:
Collection, Still Image, and Text
Identifier:
vital:9216