YMCA United War Work Campaign, November 11-18, 1918
Item
Title
YMCA United War Work Campaign, November 11-18, 1918
Subject
Description
YMCA poster featuring the portrait of General John J. Pershing by S.J. Wauk. Text reads “‘A sense of obligation for the varied and useful service rendered to the army in France by the Y.M.C.A. prompts me to join in the appeal for its further financial support. I have opportunity to observe its operations, measure the quality of its personnel and mark its beneficial influences upon our troops, and I wish unreservedly to commend its work for the Army.’ – Pershing — United War Work Campaign – November 11-18, 1918”. Text below image states “Message was cabled from France on August 21, 1918”. This poster was produced by the Committee of Public Information’s Division of Pictorial Publicity.
Creator
Source
The Filson Historical Society Print Collection
Publisher
Committee of Public Information’s Division of Pictorial Publicity
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Format
Type
Identifier
PR2070.0075
Collection
Citation
YMCA of th USA, “YMCA United War Work Campaign, November 11-18, 1918,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 19, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/1175.