USA Bonds / Third Libery Loan Campaign / Boy Scouts of America Weapons for Liberty, 1918

Collection Name:

Broadside Collection - World War I

Title:

USA Bonds / Third Libery Loan Campaign / Boy Scouts of America Weapons for Liberty, 1918

Creator:

Leyendecker, J. C., 1874-1951
American Lithographic Co.

Creator Role:

Printer

Accession / Call Number:

1988.504.14

Object ID:

1988.504.14

Date:

1918

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 poster : lithograph, color ; 30" x 20" ; Mat: 34" x 24"

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Poster for the Third Liberty Loan Campagin by Joseph C. Leyendecker and printed by the American Lithographic Company in 1918. The Third Liberty Loan Act was enacted on April 5, 1918, as part of a four bond series sold by the U.S. government to help citizens cover the expenses of the United States during World War I. This poster depicts a Boy Scout handing a sword inscribed with "Be prepared" to Lady Liberty who is suited for battle.

Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918 , World War, 1914-1918--Posters , War posters , Children , Women , Savings bonds , Liberty bonds

Locations:

United States
New York, NY

People:

Leyendecker, J. C., 1874-1951

Organizations:

Boy Scouts of America
American Lithographic Co.

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish this item, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Users are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society collection.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

HC/4 - Flat File - Drawer 8