Table of Contents
- Collection Summary
- Scope and Content Note
- Subject Headings
- Administrative Information
- Access and Use
- Encoding Information
- Arrangement
- Container List
Collection Summary
| Repository: | Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries |
|---|---|
| Title: | 20th Century International Poster Collection |
| Dates: | approximately 1917-1950 |
| Quantity: | (264 items) |
| Abstract: | Propaganda posters dating from the start of World War I, through World War II, and into the post-war period. The bulk of the items were produced in the United States or France, but there are also items from other European countries, as well as Canada. |
Scope and Content Note
Propaganda posters dating from the start of World War I, through World War II, and into the post-war period. The bulk of the items were produced in the United States or France, but there are also items from other European countries, as well as Canada.
TopArrangement
This collection is arranged physically by size, and intellectually by country and date.TopAccess and Use
Access
This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library without any additional restrictions.
Restrictions on Use
Permission to quote (publish) from unpublished or previously published material must be obtained as described in the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library.
Subject Headings
Subjects:
- Propaganda
- War posters
- World War, 1914-1918--Posters
- World War, 1939-1945--Posters
Document Types:
- Posters
VCL Categories
- Politics
- War and War Crimes
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Some of the largest posters may have damage and need special handling.
TopAdministrative Information
Preferred Citation
20th Century International Poster Collection, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries.
Processing Information
Processed by Rachel Schles, 2004.
Acquisition Information
The origin of most of the posters is unknown, but the eight USSR Posters were a gift of Ebenezer Hill in 1928.
Other Formats
There are low-quality images available to browse before the original posters will be pulled for research.
Container List
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Details
Propaganda posters dating from the start of World War I, through World War II, and into the post-war period. The bulk of the items were produced in the United States or France, but there are also items from other European countries, as well as Canada.
