This image conveys that venereal disease is a threat to industrial production and the war effort. Gonorrhea and syphilis appear as planes bombing a factory while a worker looks on.
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 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 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.
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.
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/62570.
This cartoon warns that women with venereal disease are threats to military men. Two women are shown waiting on a corner, smoking. They are labeled "gonorrhea" and "syphilis." A sign shows that military bases are nearby.
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/62449.
This poster shows 4 men in hospital beds. Each of them explains his error that led to contracting VD: "I could pick the safe ones," "I tried to treat myself," "I refused prophylaxis," "I knew it all. I ignored the advice of my CO my chaplain and the doc."
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/62528.
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This poster contrasts the fate of two men with syphilis. It shows a happy man who got treatment and a man on crutches who did not.]]>2015-02-25T13:17:31+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/62564.
This poster conveys that prostitution spreads venereal disease to servicemen. A soldier is labeled "The Young, The Brave, The Strong." The woman speaking is labeled prostitution. Behind her stand two female figures with skeletal faces identified as syphilis and gonorrhea.
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/62430.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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"1. Health every employee get a blood test, especially accident and chronic sickness cases. 2. Keep examination results condiential between doctor, patient and health officer. 3. Enlist support of employees in a health campaign against syphilis and gonorrhea. 4. Don't fire an employee because of syphilis. Health him get cured. 5. SUpport local and state efforts to reduce syphilis in and near your town. 6. Help your town provide recreation for all ages. 7. Fight quackery and commercialized prostitution--archive accomplices of venereal diseases. 8. Consult your local health authorities and the American Social Hygiene Association about your problems."]]>2015-07-18T09:58:49+00:00
This infographic informs employers about the components of an industrial syphilis control program.
"1. Health every employee get a blood test, especially accident and chronic sickness cases. 2. Keep examination results condiential between doctor, patient and health officer. 3. Enlist support of employees in a health campaign against syphilis and gonorrhea. 4. Don't fire an employee because of syphilis. Health him get cured. 5. SUpport local and state efforts to reduce syphilis in and near your town. 6. Help your town provide recreation for all ages. 7. Fight quackery and commercialized prostitution--archive accomplices of venereal diseases. 8. Consult your local health authorities and the American Social Hygiene Association about your problems."
ASHA, Herald of Social Hygiene, February, 1940, Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA, Box 41, Folder 541.
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.
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 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.
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 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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This pamphlet includes short entires about syphilis in alphabetical order. It was included in National Social Hygiene Day Program Kits.]]>2015-02-25T13:05:50+00:00
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"The A-B-C of Syphilis"
Description
"What the average person should know about a very dangerous and prevalent disease"
This pamphlet includes short entires about syphilis in alphabetical order. It was included in National Social Hygiene Day Program Kits.
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This infographic breaks down the percentage of new cases of syphilis each year by age. Most who acquire the disease do so between the ages of 15 and 30.]]>2015-07-18T09:58:49+00:00
"3 out of 4 syphilis infections are acquired between 15 and 30 years of age."
This infographic breaks down the percentage of new cases of syphilis each year by age. Most who acquire the disease do so between the ages of 15 and 30.
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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.
This National Social Hygiene Poster features a cartoon that shows the ship of "prevention and cure of venereal disease" breaking up the ice pack of "prudery," "shush! shush!," and "ignorance."
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 177, Folder 16, http://purl.umn.edu/62460.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/66 "One Newspaper's Contribution to Public Education on the Campaign Against Syphilis : A new story, an editorial and a cartoon in one issue. Other social hygiene features frequently appear in this publication, which is one of several hundred cooperating in the national campaign."]]>2013-08-12T06:39:25+00:00
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"We Can Get the Beast Out of His Lair We'll Win the Fight"
This is a reprint of a poster created for the first National Social Hygiene Day in 1937. It features a knight representing the "nation-wide fight on venereal diseases" attacking the monster of syphilis with a lance of "medical science and education. The syphilis monster resides in a cave labeled "mankind's ancient secretiveness adn false modesty."
"One Newspaper's Contribution to Public Education on the Campaign Against Syphilis : A new story, an editorial and a cartoon in one issue. Other social hygiene features frequently appear in this publication, which is one of several hundred cooperating in the national campaign."
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 177, Folder 16, http://purl.umn.edu/62565.
]]>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.
National Archives, Record Group 44: Records of the Office of Government Reports, 1932-1947, Series: World War II Posters, compiled 1942-1945, http://research.archives.gov/description/515518.
National Archives, Record Group 44: Records of the Office of Government Reports, 1932-1947, Series: World War II Posters, compiled 1942-1945, http://research.archives.gov/description/515519.