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Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

A friend in need is a friend indeed

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00029
Abstract

A blue and red poster reads "A friend in need is a friend indeed. W.S.S. are your friends - Keep them. Get More. W.S.S. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. War Savings Committee." The image is split diagonally. The lower portion shows "W.S.S." outlined in blue with white text. The upper portion contains the rest of the text in red and blue. Poster is advertising War Savings Stamps.

Dates: Other: 1918-1919

America's first thrift citizens, 1919 November 20

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00010
Abstract

A print poster reads "America's First Thrift Citizens. Thanksgiving 1919. Be a thrift citize - buy Treasury Savings Certificates. Something to be thankful for. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. Form 59. 11-20-19." Image in shades of blue, gray, and brown shows a man and woman dressed as pilgrims. In the background of the image is a large boat. In the lower left corner of the image, "Stacy H. Wood" is written in brown ink.

Dates: 1919 November 20

Bought your supply of W.S.S. this week?

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00023
Abstract A red, white and black poster reads "Bought your supply of W.S.S. this week? Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. War Savings Committee." In the bottom left corner of the poster "S.H.W." is printed and archivist infers are the initials of Stacy H. Wood who commonly created other War Saving Stamps and Victory loan posters. The background of the poster is comprised of checkered red and white squares. The question mark at the end of the sentence is black and much...
Dates: Other: 1918-1919

Christmas: Give U.S. Government W.S.S.

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00018
Abstract

A print poster reads "Christmas Give U.S. Government W.S.S. War Savings Stamps or Thrift Stamps Instead of Money. For sale here." Poster is accented with an image of holly and a candle in a candle holder. Poster has a red background and most of the text appears in a white circle at the center.

Dates: Other: 1918-1919

Columbus Day. Be a discoverer, 1919 September 29

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00012
Abstract Print poster reads "Columbus Day. Be a discoverer. Find the value in savings. Buy W.S.S Regularly. Governemnt Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. Form 54. 9-29-19." Poster is advertising W.S.S., or War Savings Stamps. At the bottom left corner, "Stacy H. wood" is written in black ink. At the bottom right corner, "H.L.T." is written in black ink. Image in shades of orange, brown, black, and white depicts a large boat on water. The main text of the poster is written on the...
Dates: 1919 September 29

December is the last month to buy 1919 war savings stamps, 1919 December 12

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00017
Abstract

Print poster reads "December is the last month to buy 1919 war savings stamps. Dear Santa, Don't forget to change my THRIFT stamps into SAVINGS STAMPS or TREASURING SAVINGS CERTIFICATES. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. Form 62 12-12-19." Poster depicts a young girl writing a lettter in front of a fireplace near a toy horse, all in shades of brown, orange, gray, and blue. Near the center, on the left side of the poster, "Stacy H. wood" is printed.

Dates: 1919 December 12

Election night, 1919 October 27

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00020
Abstract Print poster reads "Election Night. Everbody's choice Treasury Savings Certificates. Ask your bank. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. Form 57 10-27-19." Poster depicts a busy city scene in shades of gray and orange. Archivist infers that the cityscape is in New York City. A billboard sign in the scene reads "Buy WSS Regularly." Most of the text is contained in a scroll or banner at the bottom of the poster. Above the scroll to the left, "Stacy H. Wood" is...
Dates: 1919 October 27

Fair sailing for the future, 1919 September 19

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00011
Abstract

Color poster reads "Fair sailing for the future when you buy Treasury Savings Certificates. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. Form 52. 9-19-19." Image is in shades of blue, gray, and yellow and depicts two sailboats on the ocean with a cloudy sky. Towards the lower right corner, "Stacy H. Wood" is written in white.

Dates: 1919 September 19

Harvest time is thrift time, 1919 October 3

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00013
Abstract

Color poster reads "Harvest time is thrift time. Gather and save. Buy a Treasury Savings Certificate. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. Form 55. 10-3-19." In the lower left corner "S.H.W." is written in white. In the lower right corner "H. Ledyard Towle" is written in white. Image is in red, white, and purple and depicts a woman holding a basket of apples.

Dates: 1919 October 3

Hello! Hello!

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00026
Abstract A black and red poster reads "Hello! Hello! .. .. Yes, my new agency is right near your home ... they're there to serve you .. drop in and buy your supply of W.S.S. today .... W.S.S. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. War Savings Committee." The text of the poster is in black ink except for "W.S.S." at the bottom right corner that is in red ink. The poster has a red border around the outside. At the top of the poster, Uncle Sam is shown holding a telephone and...
Dates: Other: 1918-1919

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Archival Object 26
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Liberty bonds 25
Posters 25
War bonds & funds 25
World War, 1914-1918 25
Bank notes 1