File name: 07_01_000052
Title: Knowledge wins. Public library books are free
Creator/Contributor: Smith, Dan, 1865-1934 (artist); American Library Association (sponsor)
Created/Published: Designed and printed by Thomsen-Ellis Company, Baltimore, New York
Date issued: 1918 (approximate)
Physical description: 1 print (poster) : lithograph, color
Summary: This American Library Association poster uses an image of a soldier climbing a bridge of books to a city in the distance to promote the importance of reading and education.
Genre: War posters
Subjects: Libraries; Economic aspects of war; Liberty
Notes: The American Library Association produced this poster as a part of its
"Books for Sammies" campaign to send books to soldiers. In
WW I, the English called American soldiers "Yanks" or
"Sammies" for Uncle Sam. Thousands of these posters were
displayed in libraries and expanded the libraries' visibility and
their role as community centers by participating in wartime
initiatives.
Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department
Rights: No known restrictions
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mystuart 9 months ago | reply
Isn't this great!!!?? Thx for posting!