German World War II Posters for Children

Collection

Identifier: CLRC-2314

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains four posters from Nazi-era World War II Germany. One poster encourages the public to collect textiles for donation, the second encourages children to save coal, the third urges children to be prepared for air raids, and the fourth encourages the public not to travel for Christmas.

Dates

1944

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Extent

4 items

Language of Materials

German

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains four posters from Nazi-era World War II Germany, aimed at children.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given to the collection by Dr. Irvin Kerlan. A note from Dr. Kerlan notes that they were originally purchased by Dr. Jerome Kay.

Subjects

Nazi propaganda Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Propaganda, German Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945 -- Posters Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings