World War, 1914-1918

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Collection of materials regarding Berea College students serving in World Wars.

Abstract The album is, unfortunately, unidentified at present.  Although most photographs are “labeled” with personal notes, some with names, there is no indication of the name of the owner, specific dates, or full names of most people pictured.  However, photographs clearly show a female student who attended both the Berea Academy and the Teacher’s College in Richmond, spent time serving in Europe during WWI, followed by what can be assumed as time teaching in Pennsylvania.  The clothing and other...

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Materials, including rosters and personal letters, recording the military service of Bereans .

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Topless man in hat holding a man that looks dead. Encourages people to eat less for the war effort.

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Typed signed cover letter introducing a Chicago Peace Society petition addressed to the President of the United States

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Black and white drawing of a soldier in trench drinking from a mug. (duplicate)

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Black and white drawing of a soldier in trench drinking from a mug. (duplicate)

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Colorful image of European immigrants on a boat with a view of the statue of liberty. NYC has gold buildings and prosperous appearance. Encourages immigrants to help with the war effort. (duplicate)

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Enlongated black and white photograph of young men dressed in white standing in front of an Oberlin College building. Possibly an induction day photograph. Wright Studios, Oberlin, Ohio. Left to right: A Company, B Company, C Company. "Will" (William G. Hutchins?) stands second from the left.

Abstract The World War I and World War II Poster Collection consists of over 245 original and duplicate World War I and World War II posters, many of which have been digitized (see Detailed Description). Utilizing a variety of themes (such as military recruitment and enlistment, fund raising, communications, and the social, economic, and industrial aspects of the wars) these war-time posters illustrate the power of images and words.  The posters were issued by a variety of entities including:...