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- American Junior Red Cross.
- A color illustration of a neatly dressed young man and woman. The young man holds a raised Red Cross flag in one hand; his other hand is raised and index finger extended. The young woman wears a yellow dress and carries a Red Cross box, a wooden board-game box, and a child's dress in her arms. A town is seen in the background.
- Americans all, let's fight for victory : Americanos todos, luchamos por la victoria.
- Illustration of two hands holding hats. One holds a Mexican "sombrero" and the other holds an "Uncle Sam"-style top hat.
- Americans suffer when careless talk kills!
- Color illustration of an older man in overalls, with his arm around a weeping older woman in a simple dress and apron. The woman holds a "Western Union" telegram and wipes her tears with her apron skirt. On the wall behind them hangs a service flag with a blue star centered on a white background, with a red border. (A blue star signifies a family member who is alive and serving in the war.)
- America's answer! : production.
- Drawing of a gloved hand holding a gray wrench, turning the "o" in the word "production" which is shaped like a bolt.
- "--and God bless daddy and all the American workers who are doing so much to protect freedom and make this a better world for us to live in." Produce for victory!
- A girl looks outward toward the viewer. Her dark hair is braided and tied with pink ribbons, and she wears a plaid dress with a white ruffled collar.
- And we talk about sacrifice: buy war bonds.
- Picture of a woman weeping. Her face looks haggard, and she wears a red kerchief on her head. In the background, smoke rises from ruins.
- And we talk about sacrifice: buy war bonds.
- Color image of a woman weeping. Her face looks haggard, and she wears a red kerchief on her head. In the background, smoke rises from ruins.
- Antiaircraft artillery field manual : examination for gunners.
- Outlines the scope of the examination for gunners, to be taken by U.S. Army personnel, U.S. Military Academy cadets, members of R.O.T.C. units, and C.M.T.C. trainees.
- Antiaircraft artillery field manual : formations and inspections.
- "The purpose of this manual is to prescribe formations and procedures for anti-aircraft artillery units and for ceremonies and inspections."
- "Arise Americans" : your country and your liberty are in grave danger -- protect them now by joining the-- United States Navy or the U.S. Naval Reserve.
- A sailor in a white uniform uses a wrench on a large weapon or equipment. A blue border with white stars surrounds the top and sides of the picture. The bottom half of the poster is red, with white and blue text.
- Armored infantry battalion.
- Describes "the tactical employment of the armored infantry battalion, both as part of a larger force, and when acting independently."
- Armored infantry company.
- Describes the organization, tactics, and techniques of the armored infantry rifle company.
- Army ground forces light aviation.
- "This manual is a guide for the military personnel of Army Ground Forces units who are concerned with organic light aviation. It describes the training, tactical employment, administration, maintenance, and supply of Army Ground Forces light aviation" (p. 1). The index begins on page 171.
- The Army is counting on you for more metal.
- A group of weary soldiers covered in dirt. Profuse sweat can be seen on the face of the soldier in front.
- Army-Navy manual of military government and civil affairs.
- A general guide for U.S. armed forces instituting military government in occupied areas.
- Art education in "schools at war" : school art sells bonds -- builds victory.
- The poster is a collage of several black and white images that surround a central image. The central image around which all of these vignettes are arranged depicts an heraldic shield that has five red stars on a black stripe. The image below this shield is of the Concord Minute Man statue.
- The Atlantic charter.
- All-lettered poster in black & white. Text of the Atlantic Charter of August 14, 1941, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Title and heading at top. Two columns of text below in italics.
- The avenger's shadow : more metal for U.S. planes, tanks, guns.
- Black and white drawing. A caricatured Japanese soldier holding a smoking gun stands over a fallen man labeled "U.S. pilot". In the distance is a pagoda. At right is a large shadow of a man's head and and shoulders, which appears to be descending over the Japanese soldier. He wears a miner's helmet and the words "more metal for U.S. planes, tanks, guns" appear on his shadow.
- Award for careless talk : don't discuss troop movements, ship sailings, war equipment.
- A hairy hand wearing a ring with a Nazi insignia holds an Iron Cross military decoration, also with a swastika on it. The poster background is red with a white border that has barbs pointing into the red area.
- Back 'em up with more metal.
- Color poster of two army soldiers in camouflage, holding rifles, crawling on their bellies on the grass at night.
- Back 'em up with more metal.
- Color poster of at least seven soldiers in uniforms and helmets surrounding an anti-aircraft gun which is firing. Other guns can be seen firing in the background.
- Back the attack! : buy war bonds.
- Color poster of a battle scene. A soldier lies on the ground and holds his military rifle in a ready position. Several parachutes can be seen the sky above and descending around the soldier.
- Back your future with U.S. savings bonds.
- Small color poster. A neatly-dressed family (father, mother, young boy and slightly older girl) smiles and looks upward. The boy holds a red toy plane and the girl holds a book. In the foreground, an arm wearing an "Uncle Sam" style sleeve pulls back the corner of a large U.S. flag which appears to be hanging curtain-like over the family. In the background is a desert landscape.
- The band.
- Provides guidance on the organization and duties of the military band.
- A battery of Britain's giant coastal-defence guns mounted on railway trucks.
- Poster is a color drawing of a large military gun mounted on a train truck. The gun is being fired, and similar guns are seen firing in the distance. Small figures of soldiers can be seen covering their ears. The background is a brightly colored yellow and orange sky.
- The battle-wise infantryman -- is careful of what he says or writes : how about you?
- Color poster of head and shoulders of a helmeted Army soldier holding a rifle and looking toward the viewer. The background is a green color.
- Be a cadet nurse : the girl with a future.
- Color poster of two women in cadet nurse uniforms (probably two views of the same woman). The woman on the left wears a military-style uniform with blue jacket and cap. The woman on the right wears a white nurse's uniform with a nurse's cap. Both women are wearing cadet nurse shoulder patches and caduceus (medical symbol) pins.
- Be a Victory Farm Volunteer in the U.S. Crop Corps : see your principal.
- The main part of the poster is a large black-and white photograph of the faces of a smiling teenage girl and boy. The lower part of the poster is a green-tinted photograph of young volunteers harvesting potatoes. A farmer on a mule- or horse-drawn farm machine can be seen in the background. The sky in the background is colored blue.
- Be with him at every mail call : V-mail is private, reliable, patriotic.
- Poster shows a a smiling young woman in a pink blouse, sitting at a table or desk, writing a letter. Her image is superimposed on a monochromatic background picture of soldiers in the field receiving mail.
- Because somebody talked!
- Color poster shows a sad cocker spaniel with its head resting on sailor's collar on back of a blue chair. On the wall behind the chair hangs a "Gold Star" service flag with a red border, white center and yellow star in the middle. A gold star on a service flag signifies a family member who has died in war.
- Because somebody talked!
- Color poster shows a sad cocker spaniel with its head resting on sailor's collar on back of a blue chair. On the wall behind the chair hangs a "Gold Star" service flag with a red border, white center, and yellow star in the middle. A gold star on a service flag signifies a family member who has died in war.
- Become a nurse : your country needs you.
- Color poster of a young woman receiving her nursing cap. A male (only the hands and sleeves are shown) is placing it on her head. He wears blue sleeves with a stars-and-stripes motif on the cuffs. The young woman wears a blue cotton uniform with a white collar, cuffs, and pocket handkerchief. The model for this poster is Weslee Wootten D'Audney.
- A blow to the Axis, more lumber for the Army.
- A shirtless man uses an axe to chop down a tree. He wears a hat and blue jeans, with a red bandana in his back pocket.
- Bonds or bondage : everybody--every pay day 10%.
- Image of a man in cap and overalls, with outstretched arms and legs. In one hand he holds a U.S. flag; his other hand and leg are chained to a swastika-inscribed ball. One side of his face smiles; the other side is weary. The poster background is also split in two halves: On the left is a landscape of farm lands, industrial smoke stacks, and skyscrapers; on the right is a dark barren landscape.
- Bracelet: World War II Souvenir (Italy)
- Aluminum bracelet formed as 1 large and six small oval plaques joined by flattened links. Large plaque with engraved images of eagles framing a view of the bay of Naples, inscribed "NAPLES". Other links with engraved views of various locations in Italy and one with a view of a camel and a palm tree labeled "AFRICA". One link with date 1944.
- A British "Blenheim" bomber of the Coastal Command aids a British destroyer in smashing a German submarine.
- Poster is a pastel drawing of an aircraft bombing a submarine. A British ship is shown behind the bombed submarine, and other ships can be seen in the distance.
- British bombers have carried out over 1,600 raids on Germany (up to May, 1941)
- Color poster is a stylized drawing of aircraft in battle. Four bomber planes are depicted in camouflage. A large explosion is shown at the upper left corner of the picture.
- British tanks hurled Italy out of Abyssinia, and in Libya completely wrecked Axis plans of conquest.
- Color illustration of tanks driving across a desert. The ground and sky are depicted in yellow and orange tones.
- Broadway Special, featuring New York's Latest Hit, "The Hasty Heart"
- This soldier show contains two copyrighted works—"The Hasty Heart," a three-act by John Patrick; and "Freedom of the Air," a ten-minute sketch by George S. Kaufman—plus several blackouts and sketches and three simple musical production numbers "restricted to Army and Navy use exclusively." Production numbers each include a libretto and a piano-vocal score. A survey form is included to measure the success and appropriateness of the materials provided.
- Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Insurance Department
- A special circular discussing the various ways that the organization has assisted in the World War II efforts for the past several years and asking that they continue to adjust their work until the war is over.
- Brotherhood Week, February 19th to 28th, 1943.
- All-lettered poster is beige with brown letters. The text is a message from President Franklin D. Roosevelt about the importance of Brotherhood Week during wartime in 1943.
- The Bugle Sounds : Enlist in the U.S. Army Now : Your Country Needs You.
- Poster in red, white, and blue tones includes an illustration of a military airplane and a photograph of men driving armored vehicles.
- Buy now for the bigger 7th War Loan through payroll savings.
- Small color poster with a red background. The image is of a diverse group of people standing in a V formation and waving green bills. The group includes white men and women and a black man. They are dressed in a variety of work clothing styles, including overalls, industrial uniforms, and business suits.
- Buy war bonds: Third War Loan.
- Color poster of a young boy with tears streaming from his eyes. He has a freckled face and wears a white short-sleeved shirt. Around his neck hangs a Medal of Honor (gold star on a blue ribbon). In his hand he holds a khaki soldier's cap.
- Buy war savings bonds : beat the promise!
- In the sky, a giant hand wearing a work glove puts dollar bills into a giant savings bond bill which is shaped like a funnel. The base of the funnel points toward a group of military tanks on the ground. Four airplanes fly in formation over the tanks.
- Can you qualify as an aviation cadet? : here are the requirements : keep 'em flying!
- Chart of requirements for becoming an air cadet. At the bottom center below the chart is a black and white photograph of a group of men wearing flight suits, parachutist's helmets, goggles, and parachute packs. The background is a blue graphic design of airplanes.
- Can you qualify for the Army Air Corps?
- Chart of requirements for joining the Army Air Corps. Upper and lower borders are red-white-and-blue stripes with text. A "watermark"-type logo can be seen in the background of the chart, with text: "LET'S GO! U.S.A. KEEP 'EM FLYING." This 1942 edition of the poster is distinguished by one split column numbered "2" under "Aviation Cadets" and one split column numbered "3" under "Enlisted Men."
- Care is costly: buy and hold war bonds.
- Small color poster of a wounded soldier sitting on the ground. He has bandages on his hand and leg and his camouflage helmet lies on the ground next to him.
- A careless word-- : --a needless sinking.
- A ship at sea burns in the background while sailors row away in a life boat. Some are wearing life vests and some appear to be wounded.
- Catafighters.
- A series of 5 cm. boxes with drawings and captions below in rows of 4 across and 6 down. Drawings are comic book style with text explanations written below each box. The banner at the top has "RN" and "RAF" printed on either side of the title. Poster has red, black, and blue printing on white background.