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- World War II Poster, "I'll Carry Mine Too! Trucks and Tires Must Last Until Victory," 1943 - During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.
- 1943
- Collections - Artifact
World War II Poster, "I'll Carry Mine Too! Trucks and Tires Must Last Until Victory," 1943
During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.
- Michigan Secretary of State Leon Case and Guy Cox with an American Legion License Plate, 1937 -
- August 12, 1937
- Collections - Artifact
Michigan Secretary of State Leon Case and Guy Cox with an American Legion License Plate, 1937
- Michigan Secretary of State Leon Case and Guy Cox Affix an American Legion License Plate, 1937 -
- August 12, 1937
- Collections - Artifact
Michigan Secretary of State Leon Case and Guy Cox Affix an American Legion License Plate, 1937
- Printer's Proof Press, 1895-1900 - Before large editions of books or newspapers went into production on mechanized presses, proof presses were often used to make single prints--to proofread hand-set type galleys. Hand presses were becoming obsolete in the late 19th century, but Shniedewend marketed his device as a way to check the quality of photo-engraved image blocks. It is functionally identical to a Washington press.
- 1895-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Printer's Proof Press, 1895-1900
Before large editions of books or newspapers went into production on mechanized presses, proof presses were often used to make single prints--to proofread hand-set type galleys. Hand presses were becoming obsolete in the late 19th century, but Shniedewend marketed his device as a way to check the quality of photo-engraved image blocks. It is functionally identical to a Washington press.
- Flier, "Where Do We Go From Here?," July-August 1969 - On June 28, 1969, New York police raided the Stonewall Inn--a gay club in Greenwich Village--and harassed, arrested, and maltreated its LGBTQ+ patrons. Police raids on LGBTQ+ bars were common, but this particular raid sparked a movement. These fliers evidence the fraught months following the Stonewall Uprising and the efforts of gay rights groups to organize and fight for equality.
- July 1969-August 1969
- Collections - Artifact
Flier, "Where Do We Go From Here?," July-August 1969
On June 28, 1969, New York police raided the Stonewall Inn--a gay club in Greenwich Village--and harassed, arrested, and maltreated its LGBTQ+ patrons. Police raids on LGBTQ+ bars were common, but this particular raid sparked a movement. These fliers evidence the fraught months following the Stonewall Uprising and the efforts of gay rights groups to organize and fight for equality.