To all who use libraries... this is our WAR
Poster
ca. 1943 (made)
ca. 1943 (made)
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This World War II era propaganda poster was issued to draw the American public's attention to the larger social and cultural implications of book burning by enemy forces. It takes the form of an open letter written by Elmer Davis (1890-1958), who served from 1942-1945 as the Director of the Office of War Information. The text draws parallels between Nazi censorship via the destruction of literature and art and similar "acts of barbarism" committed by the Japanese in the Pacific Theatre. The aim was to keep all members of American society - including librarians and intellectuals - engaged in (and supportive of) the war effort.
Object details
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| Title | To all who use libraries... this is our WAR |
| Materials and techniques | block printing |
| Brief description | "To all who use libraries... This is our War" American World War II propaganda poster. Text only. |
| Physical description | Text only poster printed in red and blue ink. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 16-31020-1 |
| Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
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| Summary | This World War II era propaganda poster was issued to draw the American public's attention to the larger social and cultural implications of book burning by enemy forces. It takes the form of an open letter written by Elmer Davis (1890-1958), who served from 1942-1945 as the Director of the Office of War Information. The text draws parallels between Nazi censorship via the destruction of literature and art and similar "acts of barbarism" committed by the Japanese in the Pacific Theatre. The aim was to keep all members of American society - including librarians and intellectuals - engaged in (and supportive of) the war effort. |
| Other number | LS.2393 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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| Accession number | E.849-2004 |
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| Record created | December 8, 2004 |
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