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Box M438.0001

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Harvest time is thrift time, 1919 October 3

 Item — Box: M438.0001
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

Roosevelt Memorial

 Item — Box: M438.0001
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

Theodore Roosevelt, 1919 March 1

 Item — Box: M438.0001
Identifier: M438.00015
Abstract

A print poster in shades of brown and orange reads "Theodore Roosevel once said 'Thrift is merely hard-headed common sense applied to spending.' The regular purchase of W.S.S. is the surest indication of common-sense Americanism. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. War Savings Committee. Form WS-815 - 3/1/19." At the top of the poster is a drawn portrait of Theodore Roosevelt. Poster is advertising War Savings Stamps.

Dates: 1919 March 1

The broad highway of success is reached by the well-beaten footpath of small savings, 1919 May 12

 Item — Box: M438.0001
Identifier: M438.00016
Abstract

Print poster in shades of brown and orange reads "The broad highway of success is reached by the well-beaten footpath of small savings. Hold on to your W.S.S. and buy more. Governemnt Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. War Savings Committee. WS-865 - 5/12/19." Poster depicts a nature scene, featuring a path leading to the sun on the horizon. Poster is advertising War Savings Stamps.

Dates: 1919 May 12

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

 Item — Box: M438.0001
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

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

 Item — Box: M438.0001
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

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

 Item — Box: M438.0001
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

Election night, 1919 October 27

 Item — Box: M438.0001
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

You need to save because if you do not save you'll need, 1919 March 24

 Item — Box: M438.0001
Identifier: M438.00021
Abstract

A white, blue, and red print poster reads "You need to save .. because if you do not save ... you'll need. Hang on to the W.S.S. you now have - they are drawing interest. Buy more W.S.S. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. War Savings Committee. WS-838 - 3/24/19." One blue stripe and one red strip decorates the upper right corner and the lower left corner. Poster is advertising War Savings Stamps.

Dates: 1919 March 24

Work and save for peace and reconstruction, 1919

 Item — Box: M438.0001
Identifier: M438.00022
Abstract A poster in shades of black and brown reads "Work and save for peace and reconstruction. Buy Treasury Savings Certificates. Ask any bank. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. For 58 - 10 M - Nov. 1919." The poster depicts a city skyline featuring a factory with smoke stacks and with the image of a man in a hat at the center. In the lower right corner is a stamp that reads "Amalgamated Lithographers of America, Local No. 1, New York, Union Label." At the bottom left...
Dates: 1919