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World War, 1914-1918

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 91 Collections and/or Records:

Roosevelt Memorial

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00014
Abstract

Poster reads "Roosevelt Memorial. Theodore Roosevelt born October 27, 1858. 'Thrift is common sense applied to spending.' Buy Treasury Savings Certificates. Governemnt Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District." Poster includes a black and white photograph of Theodore Roosevelt surrounded by a tan and black drawn frame. Underneath and to the right of the photograph is text that reads "© A. L. Pach."

Dates: Other: 1918-1919

Roster of the First Corps Artillery Park, 1919

 Item
Identifier: B255.01.0001.0004.00003
Abstract

Truck Company No. Two, First Corps Artillery Park roster. There is a red circle with an image inside and around the circle is an eagle and an American flag. At the top of the roster is printed: ''First C.A.P.'' Sidney Israelski was an American soldier in the First Corps Artillery Park, Truck Unit Two, Third Army Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces.

Dates: 1919

ROTC Drill on Campus, circa 1917

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0033.00006
Abstract

Blakc and white print of ROTC and SATC cadets, and a few men in civilian clothers, marching in a drill with rifles on the University Park campus of the University of Denver during World War I.

Dates: circa 1917

ROTC Parade in Downtown Denver, 1918

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0033.00003
Abstract

Dr. David Shaw Duncan (later University of Denver chancellor), Granville Johnson (professor of physical education), Earl Engle, and Reuben Borgeson march in an ROTC parade in downtown Denver, Colorado during World War I.

Dates: 1918

Save the thoughtless dollars

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00030
Abstract Black and white poster reads "Save the Thoughtless Dollars. 'I got the sweetest hat today. And, my dear, of course, I didn't really need it, but--' **** 'What if it is only a few blocks? Here, taxi!' **** 'I know I'd feel a lot better if I ate less, but I simply must have a big order of--' **** Over there in the Picardy mud, pock-marked with significant craters and 'plum-caked' with unspeakable things that once were men, our soldiers can't hear all that some of us are saying. Good that they...
Dates: Other: 1918-1919

Series Five: Scrapbooks and Ledgers, 1914-1956

 Series
Identifier: B458.05
Abstract

The series includes four [4] scrapbooks and eight [8] ledgers. The ledgers span from 1917 to 1929 and detail Bert Byron and Dolly Grey's budget and expenses while on tour. The scrapbooks inlcude a disassembled scrapbook detailing their 1926 vaudeville tour; a travel scrapbook; a scrapbook of clippings from 1914-1920; and a scrapbook detailing a trip Bryon and Grey took to Europe, which ended abruptly because WWI was declared.

Dates: 1914-1956

Sidney Israelski Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B255
Abstract

Sidney Israelski (1897-1986) was in the United States Army in both World War I and World War II. After his brief service in World War II, he went to work in the defense industry at Winter-Weiss Company in Denver, Colorado, where he worked until he retired. This collection contains photographs, documents, and World War I medals and dog tags belonging to Israelski. This collection shows the experience of a Jewish World War I soldier.

Dates: 1918-1980; Majority of material found within 1918-1919

Soldiers Running

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0033.00002
Abstract

Soliders run in a double line down a wooden sidewalk next to an unidentified building as part of military exercises at the University of Denver during World War I.

Dates: 1918

Spivak Letters, National Library of Israel

 Collection
Identifier: B375
Abstract Dr. Charles Spivak was born in Russia in 1861 and died in Denver, Colorado in 1927. He arrived in New York City in 1882 and graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1893, Charles Spivak married Jennie Charsky and they had three children: David, Deena, and Ruth. Jennie Charsky was born in Russia in 1871 and briefly studied law at Cornell before graduating from the University of Denver. Because of Jennie's poor health the Spivaks moved to Denver in 1886. Dr....
Dates: 1919-1920

Take home Christmas cheer and a treasury savings certificate, 1919 December 9

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00019
Abstract

Print poster reads "Take home Christmas cheer and a Treasury Savings Certificate. Ask any bank. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. Form 61 12-9-19." Poster depicts a figure walking through a snow storm with the moon in the background. The figure is carrying a wreath and is wearing a long scarf that trails behind. Poster has a red background and the figure is depicted in red, black, green, and white. At the bottom left corner, "Stacy H. Wood" is printed.

Dates: 1919 December 9