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Leyendecker, J. C. (Joseph Christian), 1874-1951

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1874 - 1951

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Weapons for Liberty, 1917-1919

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A1996-089-014
Scope and Contents

World War I political poster depicting an American boy scout kneeling in front of an American Minerva and handing her a sword labeled "BE PREPARED". The caption reads "U.S.A. Bonds/ Third Liberty Loan/ Campaign/ Boy Scouts/ of America/ Weapons for Liberty".

Dates: 1917-1919

Weapons For Liberty, 1918

 Item — Folder 44
Identifier: A1996-055-0516
Scope and Contents

World War I poster. In full color. A kneeling Boy Scout presents a sword inscribed with the words "Be Prepared" to a figure of Liberty holding a bronze shield of the seal of the United States.

Dates: 1918