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World War, 1914-1918

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:

Facsimile of Official Songs to be sung at the Parade of the 26th Division, 1919 April 20

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: A1992-037-001
Scope and Contents Facsimile of "Official Songs to be sung by everybody April 25, the day of the Parade of the 26th Division." It is an insert in the Boston Sunday Herald issued on April 20, 1919. It includes music and lyrics to: America, Pack Up Your Troubles, Smiles, Then You'll Know You're Home, Battle Hymn of the Republic, L'il Liza Jane, Till We Meet Again, There's a Long, Long Trail, The Rose of No Man's Land, When the Great Red Dawn is Shining, Keep the Home Fires Burning, Madelon, K-K-K-Katy, and When...
Dates: 1919 April 20

Galford Family collection of World War 1 posters, 1918

 Collection
Identifier: A2003-030
Scope and Contents

Collection includes posters regarding the war effort for World War I, with many of them focusing on women's support through the YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) and work.

Dates: 1918

Gordon Grant World War 1 poster collection, 1916-1917

 Collection
Identifier: A1997-028
Dates: 1916-1917

H. Brian Holland collection of World War 1 posters, 1917-1919

 Collection
Identifier: A1996-089
Scope and Contents

Includes 14 posters for Liberty Bonds during World War I, encouraging Americans to purchase these as a way to support the war effort. The posters highlight the sacrifice and bravery of American soldiers fighting overseas.

Dates: 1917-1919

Henry S. Kuhn World War I photograph album, 1917-1977

 Collection
Identifier: A1977-009
Scope and Contents Henry S. Kuhn's World War I photograph album with materials dating from 1917-1977 [bulk 1917-1919]. The album was accompanied by 2 copies of the Park Ridge [Illinois] Herald, September 15, 1944, which featured Kuhn as "This Week's Personality". The original article was photocopied and is housed with scrapbook. Photo album contains 165 black and white photographs and photo postcards [one in color], most showing life aboard a ship during World War I. Shipboard photos include images of boxing...
Dates: 1917-1977

Jobs for Fighters poster, 1918

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2015-048
Content Description

This poster depicts a soldier holding his “Honorable Discharge” as he crosses a welcome mat to the offices of the Bureau for Returning Soldiers and Sailors. The Bureau was created in 1919 and served returning veterans of the First World War. The poster was created by artist Gordon Grant for the United States Employment Service and printed by the Thomas-Ellis Company.

Dates: 1918

K, 1922

 File
Scope and Contents

The following topics are mentioned: William H. Ketler, Lausanne, WWI, DeMolay, Thomas Kite, Burt Le Roy Knowles, James B. Krause

Dates: 1922

Knights of Columbus Easter Greetings While in Active Service postcard, circa 1919

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1993-034-001
Scope and Contents

Color lithograph with a divided front for the address and an undivded back for a message. On the left of the address is the Knights of Columbus' emblem and "Easter Greetings 1919." The postcard is framed in flower and bells with a cluster of American flags in the upper right corner. The top of the card reads "On Active Service A.E.F Overseas."

Dates: circa 1919