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"A Syphilitic Baby"
This poster warns women about congenital syphilis. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."
"Every child has a right to be well-born : If the father or the mother has syphilis, the child may be born or defective"
"Every child has a right to be well-born : If the father or the mother has syphilis, the child may be born or defective"
"Are We Checking the Great Plague?" (Detail--Clinic)
This photograph shows physicians and patients in a clinic run by the WPA.
"Beware of Chance Acquaintances"
This poster warns women not to associate with men they don't know. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life.""'Pick-up' acquaintances often take girls autoriding, to cafés, and to theatres with the intention of leading them into…
"Beyond Victory"
"Build--Better Health Better Homes Better Communities : Prevent--Venereal Diseases Promiscuity Prostitution : National Social Hygiene Day"
"Blinded by Gonorrhea"
This poster explains how men may transmit gonorrhea to their family and that children can be blinded by the illness. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."
"If the mother has gonorrhea, her child may be blinded at birth :…
"If the mother has gonorrhea, her child may be blinded at birth :…
"Calling All Communities!"
This poster is promoting community participation in National Social Hygiene Day.
"Case Finding in Familial Syphilis and Prevention of Congenital Syphilis"
This chart diagrams the process of finding cases of syphilis within families and how to prevent congenital syphilis.
"Chief Cause of Navy Disability"
"More Than Twice as Many Days Lot From Venereal Diseases as From Any Other Single Cause"
This poster conveys that gonorrhea, syphilis, and chancroid are responsible for the most days lost in the Navy.
This poster conveys that gonorrhea, syphilis, and chancroid are responsible for the most days lost in the Navy.
"Cleaning the Windows Through Which Children View the World---"
This image juxtaposes two windows that represent society before and after life the promotion of social hygiene ideas. The "before" window reads "vulgar distortion of sex facts," "unsupervised amusements," "unsympathetic attitude of elders," and "low…
"Community Groups Cooperate to Form Industrial Health Committee"
This infographic shows the community groups involved in industrial health committees and the programs and services they provide.
"Conventions Which Bring Freedom"
This poster encourages young women to socialize with young men around their family and friends. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."
"Decent good times lead to more good times because they promote permanent friendships :…
"Decent good times lead to more good times because they promote permanent friendships :…
"Conventions Which Protect"
This poster advises women where to seek out information when arriving in a new city. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life.""In A Strange City : For a suitable place to stay and for other information ask the "Traveler's Aid"…
"Danger In Familiarities"
This poster warns about being to familiar with the opposite sex. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life.""The Correct Dancing Position : Conventions are the fences society has built to protect you and the race : Familiarities…
"Diseases of Youth, Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"Gonorrhea Strikes Same Age Groups But is 3 Times More Prevalent"
This poster compares the prevalence of primary syphilis among different age groups of men and women. The text and the bar graph indicate that young people have the highest rates.
This poster compares the prevalence of primary syphilis among different age groups of men and women. The text and the bar graph indicate that young people have the highest rates.
"Don't be HER pin-up boy."
This cartoon features a woman labeled "venereal disease" holding a letter. Photos of three different men are tacked on the wall behind her.
"Enemy Agent"
This cartoon conveys that venereal disease threatens workers and therefore undermines the war effort.
"Expectant Mothers!"
This poster advises mothers to be tested for syphilis as soon as they know they are pregnant.
"You Can Have A Healthy Baby : Ask your Doctor to give you a Careful Physical Examination including Blood Test as soon as you know a Baby is Coming."
"You Can Have A Healthy Baby : Ask your Doctor to give you a Careful Physical Examination including Blood Test as soon as you know a Baby is Coming."
"First 2,000,000 Selectees Blood Tested for Syphilis"
"every state has a syphilis problem...Where does your state stand?"
This poster shows the rate of infection for each state. These statistics are based on the results of the blood tests given to men during their Selective Service examinations.
This poster shows the rate of infection for each state. These statistics are based on the results of the blood tests given to men during their Selective Service examinations.
"Fitness of Body and Mind"
This poster associates positive attributes with mental and physical fitness. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life.""Fitness of body and mind increases: Beauty Grace Friendships Self-respect Self-reliance Initiative Leadership…
"For A Happy Married Life"
The poster promotes abstinence and medical exams before marriage. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."
"Love is essential, and mutual respect, common interests, and unselfish consideration are the foundations of love :…
"Love is essential, and mutual respect, common interests, and unselfish consideration are the foundations of love :…
"For Home and Country."
"Avoid Venereal Disease."
Three figures, a soldier, a sailor, and a pilot, salute a woman and child sitting outside a suburban home. A US flag flies in front of the house. The text advises servicemen to avoid venereal disease with their family and…
Three figures, a soldier, a sailor, and a pilot, salute a woman and child sitting outside a suburban home. A US flag flies in front of the house. The text advises servicemen to avoid venereal disease with their family and…
"From Time Immemorial Venereal Disease Rates Have Risen Alarmingly During Wars"
"In World War I the Army's venereal disease rate was the lowest in its history to that time. The all-time low was reached in 1939, after which the trend was upward. "
This poster explains that venereal disease rates increase during war time. A…
This poster explains that venereal disease rates increase during war time. A…
"Gonorrhea and Syphilis Lead Among Communicable Diseases"
This infographic conveys that there are more new cases of syphilis and gonorrhea each year compared to other infectious diseases.
"Hare and Tortoise--Three Essentials of Syphilis Prevention"
This poster describes long- and short-term social hygiene programs.
"The Hare-Emergency Program: Treatment of every carrier of syphilis infection. The Tortoise-Long-Range Educational Program: Building in children and youth habits of self-control…
"The Hare-Emergency Program: Treatment of every carrier of syphilis infection. The Tortoise-Long-Range Educational Program: Building in children and youth habits of self-control…
"He's Doing His Job...Let's Do Ours!"
"Prepare youth for national service : Protect youth from VD and vice : Preserve family life : National Social Hygiene Day"
This poster ties social hygiene efforts to those of servicemen. It is also promoting National Social Hygiene Day.
This poster ties social hygiene efforts to those of servicemen. It is also promoting National Social Hygiene Day.
"Health Helps: Bill and Joe Go On Leave"
This comic shows the positive choices soldiers make when a town provides them with "wholesome recreation" and social events, nice places to stay, and "nice" girls to spend time with. At the end of the comic, Bill and Jim comment that they enjoyed…
"Health Helps: Frank and Ann Guard Against Syphilis"
This comic strip shows a couple, Frank and Ann, who consult their physician and get premarital syphilis exams. There is also text accompanying the strip that gives more information.
"Health Helps: Industry Guards Against Syphilis"
This comic strip shows the initiation of an industry syphilis control program. It makes clear that screening employees for syphilis improves efficiency and that results will be confidential.
"Health Helps: Jane Has a Healthy Baby"
This comic strip shows Jane consulting her doctor and getting a prenatal syphilis test. She has a healthy baby. There is also text accompanying the strip that gives more information.
"Health is a Patriotic Duty"
This poster urges servicemen and industrial workers alike that it is their duty to remain healthy.
"Hidden Costs In Industry"
"Recent studies of 216,000 industrial workers show an average of 2.98% syphilitic"
This poster shows the prevalence of syphilis among different groups of workers.
This poster shows the prevalence of syphilis among different groups of workers.
"How Syphilis Spreads Through Prostitution"
"Outbreak of syphilis infections in a rural county : Monroe County, Tennessee"
This is an epidemiological chart that shows how one syphilis epidemic spread. This image was created earlier in the 1930s. Here it appears with a new heading.
This is an epidemiological chart that shows how one syphilis epidemic spread. This image was created earlier in the 1930s. Here it appears with a new heading.
"How Syphilis Spreads"
This chart shows the results of an epidemiological investigation of cases of syphilis.
"A physician in a middlewestern city asked the State Health Department to trace the source of infection in 3 cases of newly acquired infectious syphilis in his…
"A physician in a middlewestern city asked the State Health Department to trace the source of infection in 3 cases of newly acquired infectious syphilis in his…
"Importance of the Blood Test as Part of the Patient Examination"
"How syphilis was discovered in 1000 consecutive cases referred to the syphilis clinic by other divisions of the Johns Hopkins Dispensary : Data from Albert Keidel, M.D., Archives of Dermotology and Syphilology, Vol. 25, p. 470, 1932."
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"Investigation of a Localized Outbreak of Syphilis in New York City"
This graphic shows how syphilis was spread among people in NYC. It shows "normal," homosexual, and "family and other" contacts.
"Keep VD Down"
"Support the American Social Hygiene Assciation : Give the United Way"
"One broken wheel stops a watch and--one broken man stops a mission"
"Number 6 stopped by venereal disease."
This cartoon conveys to servicemen that their illness can undermine military operations.
This cartoon conveys to servicemen that their illness can undermine military operations.
"Our Family Are Having Their Blood Tests Like Thousands of Others"
This is the cover to a syphilis pamphlet created for African American audiences. It shows a mother getting her blood drawn for a blood test while her husband and daughter look on.
"Outbreak of Gonorrhea among Pupils of a Public Elementary School"
This chart shows how gonorrhea was spread among children who attended the same school. It highlights "perversion contact," school contact, and family contact.
"Outbreak of Syphilis in a Rural County, Monroe County, Tennessee"
This chart shows the spread of syphilis in a rural southern community.
"Parents Are the Child's First and Best Social Hygiene Teachers!"
This poster urges parents to deal frankly with their children's questions about sex, connecting social hygiene education to their future success.
"If your child asks a question regarding sex, answer it simply, naturally, and in your own…
"If your child asks a question regarding sex, answer it simply, naturally, and in your own…
"Prevention is the Watchword"
This poster urges communities to get involved in National Social Hygiene Day to help eradicate VD.
"You...Your Organization Must Help Stamp Out Venereal Disease : Organize Community Action! : National Social Hygiene Day : The American Social…
"You...Your Organization Must Help Stamp Out Venereal Disease : Organize Community Action! : National Social Hygiene Day : The American Social…
"Primary Syphilis in Baby from Contact with Infected Mother"
This graphic shows how VD is transmitted, eventually resulting in congenital syphilis.
"Saboteuse"
This cartoon presents prostitutes as a threat to the health of servicemen and the war effort. The female figure is labeled "venereal carrier."
"Safeguard Our Stronghold...the Family"
This poster promotes National Social Hygiene Day as a way to protect the family.
"Smash the Prostitution Racket"
"Prostitution spreads venereal disease"
This poster informs viewers that commercial prostitution spreads syphilis and gonorrhea. It promotes the eradication of the system.
This poster informs viewers that commercial prostitution spreads syphilis and gonorrhea. It promotes the eradication of the system.
"Stamp Out Syphilis--Enemy of Youth!"
This is an ASHA order form for posters versions of cartoon titled, "Isn't it fair to warn her?""'Three-fourths of all syphilis infections are acquired by young people between the ages of 16 and 30 years.' : Isn't it fair to warn her? : Syphilis Can…
"Stamp Out Syphilis--Enemy of Youth"
This is a publicity poster for National Social Hygiene Day 1938. "Stamp Out Syphilis" is being broadcast over a suburban community.
"State Laws Protecting Marriage from Syphilis"
This map shows the distribution of state laws requiring premarital syphilis tests in 1944.
"Still at the Top of the Army Sick List"
"Almost 3 Times as Many Days Are Lost from Syphilis and Gonorrhea As from Any Other Cause"
This poster compares different causes of days lost in the military and shows that venereal disease tops the list.
This poster compares different causes of days lost in the military and shows that venereal disease tops the list.