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World War, 1914-1918

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 91 Collections and/or Records:

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

Finley Orson Gose Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M455
Abstract

This collection consists of a commencement program and a photograph of Dr. Finley Orson Gose.

Dates: Other: 1896-1940

First Corps Artillery Park, Truck Unit Two During World War I, 1918-1919

 Item
Identifier: B255.01.0001.0002.00001
Abstract

American soldiers in the First Corps Artillery Park, Truck Unit 2, Third Army Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces posing for a group photograph in Europe. The photograph shows 26 members of the unit. Two soldiers stand near house on right side of photograph. Another soldier stands to the rear on the left side of the photograph. There are three houses behind the unit. On the back of the photograph is hand-written ''2nd row--4th from left--Syd.'' Syd refers to Sidney Israelski.

Dates: 1918-1919

Five pay days this month, 1919

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00027
Abstract

A poster in black and red ink reads "Five pay days this month. Make W.S.S. you first purchase each pay day. Save and succeed." Poster depicts a hand with a pen marking Saturdays off of a calendar for March 1919. The poster has a red border. Poster is advertising War Savings Stamps.

Dates: 1919

Frank McGlone for Colorado Reflections

 Item
Identifier: couda-mcglone
Abstract Dr. Frank McGlone, a physician born and raised in Colorado, reflects on his memories of World War I, including a large celebration in Denver at the announcement of the end of the war. Discusses his experience of the flu epidemic during World War I, how it affected his family, and how doctors treated flu patient. McGlone discusses his memories of gas lighting, coal furnaces, the changes in radio technology, playing baseball, and his association with well-known Denverites. Recalls how an...
Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Group Portrait of Cadets, circa 1917

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0033.00008
Abstract

Group portrait of unidentified persons, likely ROTC cadets, in front of an unidentified building.

Dates: circa 1917

Harry Pells Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B328
Abstract

Harry Pells was Jewish businessman in Denver, CO. He owned and operated an insurance agency and was an active marine. Harry Pells enlisted in the Army in both WWI and WWII. He was later involved in veterans’ organizations, such as the Jewish War Veterans and the American Legion where he organized a toy drive that sent over 50,000 toys to Europe. Collection contains personal papers, news clippings, pamphlets and, a newsletter related to Harry Pells from 1918 through 1986.

Dates: Other: 1918-1986

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

History of the First Corps Artillery Park, 1918-1919, 1918-1919

 Item
Identifier: B255.01.0001.0004.00001
Abstract

Brief History of the First Corps Artillery Park, 1918-1919, Army of Occupation, compiled by Major Ewell C. Potts, commander of the 1st Corps Artillery Park. The history spans the years from the formation of the First Corps on January 23, 1918 to the end of occupation in Pfaffendorf, Germany on June 30, 1919. Sidney Israelski was an American soldier in the First Corps Artillery Park, Truck Unit Two, Third Army Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces.

Dates: 1918-1919