World War I flyers collection
Scope and Contents
The World War I flyers collection contains an assortment of World War I flyers and advertisements encouraging citizens to buy government bonds and help support the military during the War.
Dates
- Creation: 1918
Creator
- Purdue University. Libraries (Organization)
Languages of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Material in this collection is in the public domain. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Historical Information
During World War I, the United States government, corporations, and non-profits used broadside advertising to share messages with the general population. These were typically displayed in public places and encouraged citizens to take action to support the war effort.
Extent
0.075 Cubic Feet (Three folders)
Acquisition Information
Transferred from Purdue Libraries at unknown date.
Processing Information
Materials housed in acid-free folders.
- Title
- World War I flyers collection
- Status
- Under Review
- Author
- Jon Hathaway and Keertana Marella
- Date
- 2020-04-29
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- Second edition. Collection description was first completed 2017-08-25.
Revision Statements
- 2020-04-29: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu