https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=ASHA&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CTitle&output=atom2024-03-29T08:23:27+00:00Omekahttps://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/342
"Every child has a right to be well-born : If the father or the mother has syphilis, the child may be born or defective"]]>2015-02-25T13:06:57+00:00
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/341 "'Pick-up' acquaintances often take girls autoriding, to cafés, and to theatres with the intention of leading them into sex relations. Disease or child-birth may follow : Avoid the man who tries to take liberties with you : He is selfishly thoughtless and inconsiderate of you : Believe no one who says it is necessary to indulge sex desire : Know the men you associate with"]]>2013-10-18T07:38:41+00:00
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 sex relations. Disease or child-birth may follow : Avoid the man who tries to take liberties with you : He is selfishly thoughtless and inconsiderate of you : Believe no one who says it is necessary to indulge sex desire : Know the men you associate with"
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association, National Social Hygiene Day Posters, 1940-1952 Box Oversize flat 1, http://purl.umn.edu/62427.
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"If the mother has gonorrhea, her child may be blinded at birth : Simple medical treatment at time of birth will prevent such blindness : Men who think themselves cured sometimes infect their wives with gonorrhea. Chronic ill-health and inability to have children are often caused by gonorrhea. Many serious operations on married women are due to this disease"]]>2015-02-25T13:06:57+00:00
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 : Simple medical treatment at time of birth will prevent such blindness : Men who think themselves cured sometimes infect their wives with gonorrhea. Chronic ill-health and inability to have children are often caused by gonorrhea. Many serious operations on married women are due to this disease"
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 175, Folder 9, http://purl.umn.edu/62479.
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This poster conveys that gonorrhea, syphilis, and chancroid are responsible for the most days lost in the Navy. ]]>2013-08-08T07:49:49+00:00
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, ASHA, Social Hygiene and National Defense Exhibit, circa 1944, Box 177, Folder 29.
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 standards of living." The "after" window includes "correct information and sound view point on sex matters," "wholesome recreation -- wise use of leisure time," "sympathetic guidance," "good home environment." It also reads: "The American Social Hygiene Association is helping to bring about this window-cleaning by promoting: 1. The integration of sex education and character training in schools and colleges. 2. The training of parents in methods of sex education. 3. Increased recreational facilities and adequate supervision. 4. The use of visiting teachers, women police, probation officers, and other community protective agents."
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Industrial Venereal Disease Projects, Box 116, Folder 15, http://purl.umn.edu/111205.
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"Decent good times lead to more good times because they promote permanent friendships : Entertain your boy friends in your own home : Introduce them to your family and to older friends whom your trust : Be proud of your friends"]]>2013-10-18T07:38:06+00:00
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 : Entertain your boy friends in your own home : Introduce them to your family and to older friends whom your trust : Be proud of your friends"
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/345It 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" woman, the station matron, or a police man or woman"]]>2013-10-18T07:43:33+00:00
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" woman, the station matron, or a police man or woman"
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/346This 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 arouse dangerous desires. They waste your power for the finest human companionship and love : Physical attraction alone will never wholly satisfy : Complete and lasting love is of the mind as well as of the body"]]>2013-10-18T08:03:09+00:00
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 arouse dangerous desires. They waste your power for the finest human companionship and love : Physical attraction alone will never wholly satisfy : Complete and lasting love is of the mind as well as of the body"
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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.]]>2015-07-18T09:58:49+00:00
"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.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, ASHA, Social Hygiene and National Defense Exhibit, circa 1944, Box 177, Folder 29.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, World War II circa 1940-1943 Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62469.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, World War II circa 1940-1943 Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62490.
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"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."]]>2015-02-25T13:05:49+00:00
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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.]]>2013-08-12T06:56:22+00:00
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"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.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Public Relations, Social Hygiene Day, Posters, Box 072, Folder 07, http://purl.umn.edu/110687.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/347It 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 Endurance Courage"]]>2013-10-18T08:01:24+00:00
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"Love is essential, and mutual respect, common interests, and unselfish consideration are the foundations of love : Sexual abstinence before marriage for both man and woman is the only reliable safeguard for the welfare of the family : To be sure that both man and woman are physically fit, each should have a medical examination before marriage. The laws of several states now require such an examination"]]>2013-10-18T08:05:39+00:00
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 : Sexual abstinence before marriage for both man and woman is the only reliable safeguard for the welfare of the family : To be sure that both man and woman are physically fit, each should have a medical examination before marriage. The laws of several states now require such an examination"
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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 nation in mind.]]>2013-07-22T07:00:44+00:00
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 nation in mind.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, World War II circa 1940-1943 Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62407.
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This poster explains that venereal disease rates increase during war time. A graph showing peaks coinciding with major wars reinforces this point.]]>2013-07-22T07:13:15+00:00
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"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 graph showing peaks coinciding with major wars reinforces this point.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, World War II circa 1940-1943 Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62514.
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"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 in sex as in all personal behavior, a sense of fair play, and an appreciation of facts, including timely correct information about venereal diseases. A Fast Track: A community environment free from unfair and difficult handicaps."]]>2015-07-09T11:51:31+00:00
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"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 in sex as in all personal behavior, a sense of fair play, and an appreciation of facts, including timely correct information about venereal diseases. A Fast Track: A community environment free from unfair and difficult handicaps."
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This poster ties social hygiene efforts to those of servicemen. It is also promoting National Social Hygiene Day.]]>2013-08-12T06:39:25+00:00
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association, National Social Hygiene Day Posters, 1940-1952 Box Oversize flat 1, http://purl.umn.edu/62405.
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 themselves and there is no need to get a medical exam. There is also text accompanying the strip that gives more information.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, C.D. Batchelor Cartoons, 1940-1941, Box 177, Folder 23.
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.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, C.D. Batchelor Cartoons, 1940-1941, Box 177, Folder 23.
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.
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.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, C.D. Batchelor Cartoons, 1940-1941, Box 177, Folder 23.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, World War II circa 1940-1943 Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62535.
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This poster shows the prevalence of syphilis among different groups of workers.]]>2013-08-08T08:17:45+00:00
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, ASHA, Social Hygiene and National Defense Exhibit, circa 1944, Box 177, Folder 29.
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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. ]]>2015-07-18T09:40:13+00:00
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"How Syphilis Spreads Through Prostitution"
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"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.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, ASHA, The Attack on Commercialized Prostitution, 1941, Box 177, Folder 28.
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"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 practice, all men (B). The infection was traced back to 1 woman, a prostitute (A). Then the inquiry turned to persons whom these men might have infected. It was discovered that 1 man had infected 1 girl, and another man 9 girls, of whom 6 were under 18 years of age (C). Of these, 4 girls in turn infected 4 other men (D). In all 24 persons were examined and 18 were found infected and placed under treatment."]]>2013-11-01T07:48:46+00:00
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 practice, all men (B). The infection was traced back to 1 woman, a prostitute (A). Then the inquiry turned to persons whom these men might have infected. It was discovered that 1 man had infected 1 girl, and another man 9 girls, of whom 6 were under 18 years of age (C). Of these, 4 girls in turn infected 4 other men (D). In all 24 persons were examined and 18 were found infected and placed under treatment."
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This chart shows how many cases of syphilis were discovered by Wassermann exams compared to other means in different medical divisions. ]]>2013-07-18T07:24:12+00:00
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"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."
This chart shows how many cases of syphilis were discovered by Wassermann exams compared to other means in different medical divisions.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 173, Folder 12, purl.umn.edu/112054.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, World War II circa 1940-1943 Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62590.
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This cartoon conveys to servicemen that their illness can undermine military operations.]]>2013-07-25T07:08:50+00:00
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"One broken wheel stops a watch and--one broken man stops a mission"
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, World War II circa 1940-1943 Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62507.
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.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Venereal Disease Projects, Negro Project, VD Pamphlets for Negroes, Box 119, Folder 02, http://purl.umn.edu/111229.
This chart shows how gonorrhea was spread among children who attended the same school. It highlights "perversion contact," school contact, and family contact.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 173, Folder 12, purl.umn.edu/112054.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 173, Folder 12, purl.umn.edu/112054.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/136First and Best Social Hygiene Teachers!"]]>
"If your child asks a question regarding sex, answer it simply, naturally, and in your own language--not book language. Remember, it is just another question to your child--and only a sex question because you know its later significance. Flatter yourself that you are a better teacher than the street, the alley, the gutter. Whether your child will be a stenographer or an engineer, it will probably be a parent. Keep it sexually fit for parenthood! Your city, state and traveling libraries have fine approved books to help you. Your child believes you are the best parent it could have. Meet that inspiring faith."]]>2015-02-25T13:06:27+00:00
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"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 language--not book language. Remember, it is just another question to your child--and only a sex question because you know its later significance. Flatter yourself that you are a better teacher than the street, the alley, the gutter. Whether your child will be a stenographer or an engineer, it will probably be a parent. Keep it sexually fit for parenthood! Your city, state and traveling libraries have fine approved books to help you. Your child believes you are the best parent it could have. Meet that inspiring faith."
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, ASHA, Parents are the Child's First and Best Social Hygiene Teachers!, circa 1942, Box 177, Folder 25.
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"You...Your Organization Must Help Stamp Out Venereal Disease : Organize Community Action! : National Social Hygiene Day : The American Social Hygiene Association"]]>2013-08-12T06:39:25+00:00
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 Hygiene Association"
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association, National Social Hygiene Day Posters, 1940-1952 Box Oversize flat 1, http://purl.umn.edu/62560.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 173, Folder 12, purl.umn.edu/112054.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, World War II circa 1940-1943, Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62572.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association, National Social Hygiene Day Posters, 1940-1952, Box Oversize flat 1, http://purl.umn.edu/62392.
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This poster informs viewers that commercial prostitution spreads syphilis and gonorrhea. It promotes the eradication of the system.]]>2013-07-29T07:09:41+00:00
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, World War II circa 1940-1943, Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62497.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/65 "'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 Be Stamped Out! : Ask--The American Social Hygiene Association : How Your Can Help! : This cartoon by the 1937 Pulitzer prize-winner was published by the New York Daily News on the Second National Social Hyignee Day. By permission of the News and the artist the Association reproduces it as a poster."]]>2013-07-22T06:31:50+00:00
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 Be Stamped Out! : Ask--The American Social Hygiene Association : How Your Can Help! : This cartoon by the 1937 Pulitzer prize-winner was published by the New York Daily News on the Second National Social Hyignee Day. By permission of the News and the artist the Association reproduces it as a poster."
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 173, Folder 10, http://purl.umn.edu/112040.
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This poster compares different causes of days lost in the military and shows that venereal disease tops the list.]]>2015-07-18T09:10:44+00:00
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, ASHA, Social Hygiene and National Defense Exhibit, circa 1944, Box 177, Folder 29.