World War, 1914-1918
Found in 91 Collections and/or Records:
Box 377, 1918
Framed black and white group photo of American soldiers during World War I.
Carrie Herring for Colorado Reflections
Carrie Herring describes her experiences in Iowa and owning a grocery store before moving to Denver in the late 1920s. Herring reflects on her time working at Golden Eagle Dry Goods Company before attending a comptometer course and obtaining a job at Macklem Baking Company, working her way up to the board. Herring discusses the impact of World War II on businesses and her experience at Altrusa Club, a women's service club formed during World War I.
Christmas: Give U.S. Government W.S.S.
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.
Columbus Day. Be a discoverer, 1919 September 29
Correspondence, 1919 February-1920 March
The collection consists of original letters between Dr. Charles Spivak and his family and colleagues during Dr. Spivak's travels to Poland via France in the 1920s. Dr. Spivak was appointed a member of the Joint Distribution Committee's relief unit to study health and sanitation in Europe after World War I.
Correspondence, 1920 April-September
The collection consists of original letters between Dr. Charles Spivak and his family and colleagues during Dr. Spivak's travels to Poland via France in the 1920s. Dr. Spivak was appointed a member of the Joint Distribution Committee's relief unit to study health and sanitation in Europe after World War I.
December is the last month to buy 1919 war savings stamps, 1919 December 12
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.
Dr. C. D. Spivak Send-Off Dinner Program and Menu, 1919 December 28
Invitation to dinner and program for the farewell of Dr. C. D. Spivak as he departed for Poland to aid Jewish surviors of the war. Kosher dinner menu is written in French.
Dr. Charles Spivak, circa 1918
Formal military portrait of Dr. Charles Spivak wearing his World War I dress uniform.