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Title
A name given to the resource
VD Films
Description
An account of the resource
These items are films about venereal disease. Because of file size limitations, you must click on the link in each listing to watch or download the film from another archive.
Hyperlink
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URL
<a href="http://research.archives.gov/description/13277">http://research.archives.gov/description/13277</a>
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic</em>
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Syphilis—Epidemiology
Syphilis—Incidence
Syphilis—Prevalence
Syphilis—Testing
Syphilis—Treatment
Description
An account of the resource
This film was created to educate physicians about venereal disease. It explains symptoms and how to diagnose syphilis, general control principles, treatment, congenital syphilis, and other topics.
(Click on the link below to access the film at the OPA.)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
American Medical Association
USPHS
Source
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National Archives, Record Group 90: Records of the Public Health Service, 1794-1990, Series: Motion Picture Films, 1924-1973, <a href="http://research.archives.gov/description/13277">http://research.archives.gov/description/13277</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1935
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Film
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: 13277
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
blood test
syphilis
treatment
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Title
A name given to the resource
VD Films
Description
An account of the resource
These items are films about venereal disease. Because of file size limitations, you must click on the link in each listing to watch or download the film from another archive.
Hyperlink
A link, or reference, to another resource on the Internet.
URL
<a href="http://research.archives.gov/description/13270">http://research.archives.gov/description/13270</a>
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Know For Sure</em>
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Syphilis—Treatment
Syphilis—Germs
Description
An account of the resource
This film begins with the story of a young Italian-American couple whose baby is stillborn due to syphilis. It also tells the story of a young man who contracts the illness from a brothel. The film explains the effects of syphilis, emphasizes the importance of treatment, and warns against quacks. (Click on the link below to download from OPA.)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Academy of Motion Picture Sciences
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
National Archives, Record Group 90: Records of the Public Health Service, 1794-1990, Series: Motion Picture Films, 1924-1973, <a href="http://research.archives.gov/description/13270">http://research.archives.gov/description/13270</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1941
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
USPHS
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Film
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: 13270
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States—World War II
blood test
children
clinic
death
germ
microscope
microscopic view
pick-up
prostitute
quack
syphilis
treatment
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a50b57e430a1bc5c40671f6b7c489c9f
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Military Posters (WWII)
Description
An account of the resource
The intended audience of these posters is servicemen as the US was mobilizing for and fighting World War II.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940 to 1945
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Poster (Slide of original)
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Title
A name given to the resource
"I Know All About Women"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Venereal disease—Vector—Women
Description
An account of the resource
This comic poster shows servicemen talking about women. One brags he can tell from looking at a woman if she has syphilis. They seek out the medical officer to settle the debate. He explains that only a blood test can confirm if someone has syphilis and explains the effects of the illness, and the importance of full treatment and prophylaxis.
Source
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
US Government Printing Office
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1943
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: 112-P-91
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States—World War II
crutch / cane
microscope
microscopic view
physician
prophylaxis
serviceman
spirochete
syphilis
wheelchair
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Title
A name given to the resource
Social Hygiene Materials (1919-1935)
Description
An account of the resource
These materials cover the years after WWI and before Parran's campaign. Of particular note are the poster series "Keeping Fit" and "Youth and Life," which were collaborations between the YMCA and the PHS. The former was created for young male audiences, the latter to reach young women.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Poster
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Title
A name given to the resource
Germs of Syphilis
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Syphilis—Treatment
Description
An account of the resource
This poster shows an image of a scientist in a lab and a microscopic view of syphilis microbes. It also explains the long-term effects of the illness and the effectiveness of early treatment.
"Syphilis may affect any part of the body, including the brain and heart. It often causes paralysis, softening of the brain and death. Syphilis may be cured if treatment is begun early enough and continued long enough."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
USPHS
YMCA
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62568">http://purl.umn.edu/62568</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1919
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: swhp0025
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States—1920s
cure
death
germ
lab
lab coat
microscope
microscopic view
spirochete
syphilis
-
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Title
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Parran<em>, Shadow on the Land </em>(Graphic Proofs)
Description
An account of the resource
These items are proofs of the pictorial statistics (infographics) included in Thomas Parran's book <em>Shadow on the Land</em>. These images circulated widely due to the publication of not only the book but also periodical articles on the topic and an educational edition of <em>Shadow</em>. The graphics were also reprinted as posters and distributed by the ASHA.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Thomas Parran
Pictorial Statistics, Inc
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1937
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Infographic
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Title
A name given to the resource
"The Infected Person May Choose"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Testing
Syphilis—Treatment
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
This pictorial statistic contrasts the progression of syphilis in a person who seeks medical care and one who does not. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, <em>Shadow on the Land</em>.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Thomas Parran
Pictorial Statistics, Inc
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41, Folder 537, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1937
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
blind
children
crutch / cane
cure
family
insanity
man
spirochete
syphilis
test
treatment
woman
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Title
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Parran<em>, Shadow on the Land </em>(Graphic Proofs)
Description
An account of the resource
These items are proofs of the pictorial statistics (infographics) included in Thomas Parran's book <em>Shadow on the Land</em>. These images circulated widely due to the publication of not only the book but also periodical articles on the topic and an educational edition of <em>Shadow</em>. The graphics were also reprinted as posters and distributed by the ASHA.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Thomas Parran
Pictorial Statistics, Inc
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1937
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Infographic
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Outcome of Latent Untreated Syphilis During Pregnancy"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
This pictorial statistic conveys that only a small percentage of children born to syphilitic mothers will be healthy if the mother does receive treatment during the pregnancy. It uses images of babies to represent the statistics. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, <em>Shadow on the Land</em>.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Thomas Parran
Pictorial Statistics, Inc
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41, Folder 537, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1937
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
children
death
healthy
pregnancy
spirochete
statistic
syphilis
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Title
A name given to the resource
Parran<em>, Shadow on the Land </em>(Graphic Proofs)
Description
An account of the resource
These items are proofs of the pictorial statistics (infographics) included in Thomas Parran's book <em>Shadow on the Land</em>. These images circulated widely due to the publication of not only the book but also periodical articles on the topic and an educational edition of <em>Shadow</em>. The graphics were also reprinted as posters and distributed by the ASHA.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Thomas Parran
Pictorial Statistics, Inc
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1937
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Infographic
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis A Cause of Blindness"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
This pictorial statistic conveys that syphilis is responsible for 15% of cases of blindness. It repeats the symbol of a blind man to represent the statistic. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, <em>Shadow on the Land.</em>
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Thomas Parran
Pictorial Statistics, Inc
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41, Folder 537, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1937
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
blind
crutch / cane
glasses
man
spirochete
statistic
syphilis
-
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881159cadc96939d71d74468fa93ea3a
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Military Posters (WWII)
Description
An account of the resource
The intended audience of these posters is servicemen as the US was mobilizing for and fighting World War II.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940 to 1945
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Poster (Slide of original)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Medal of Horror"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
World War II—Military
Description
An account of the resource
This poster features a blind soldier wearing a sign that reads: "Please Help! Blind from Syphilis"
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Pvt. D. H. Silver, artist
Surgeon, Headquarters 3rd Air Force
Reproduced by 3rd Air Force Engineers Reproduction Section
Source
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National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1942 to 1944
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: 112-P-11
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States—World War II
blind
crutch / cane
cup
glasses
serviceman
syphilis
-
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4a2e590a3093223c8244912bc1e773b4
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Pamphlet
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Good Blood" (Detail--Blind Man)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
"Don't Let This Happen to You"
This pamphlet about syphilis was created for African American audiences. It includes information about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and effects. While it does use the word "syphilis" a few times, it primarily uses the phrase "bad blood" to refer to the illness. This detail is an image of a blind man.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
William A. Mason, MD
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
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, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/111229">http://purl.umn.edu/111229</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1943 to 1945
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Georgia Department of Public Health
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: sw0045-box119-fdr02
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States—World War II
African American
bad blood
blind
DOH
glasses
syphilis
-
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6a18eed23ef7fb8e26fa69df7deda989
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Poster
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Title
A name given to the resource
"If You Have Syphilis...Your Future Depends on Regular Treatments"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Syphilis—Treatment
Description
An account of the resource
"Don't miss a clinic visit!"
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
US Government
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, United States Government and Military VD Graphic posters, 1940s Box Oversize flat 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62467">http://purl.umn.edu/62467</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: swhp0133
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
clinic
crutch / cane
glasses
man
syphilis
treatment
-
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453e843ee3b2b395b3bda512e312abfe
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
American Social Hygiene Association (ASHA) Industry Projects
Description
An account of the resource
The ASHA created these materials as part of their efforts to promote social hygiene among industry during the war.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
ASHA
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940 to 1944
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States—World War II
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Poster
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Two Men Who Had Syphilis"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Treatment
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
"He took treatments regularly. He didn't."
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.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
ASHA
Ben Klein, artist
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
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, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62564">http://purl.umn.edu/62564</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: swhp0176
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States—World War II
crutch / cane
industry
man
overalls
syphilis
treatment
two men
worker
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de9fe4a12dc8784656a19f1c5691db41
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Title
A name given to the resource
VD Films
Description
An account of the resource
These items are films about venereal disease. Because of file size limitations, you must click on the link in each listing to watch or download the film from another archive.
Hyperlink
A link, or reference, to another resource on the Internet.
URL
<a href="http://research.archives.gov/description/13268">http://research.archives.gov/description/13268</a>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Fight Syphilis</em>
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control—Community participation
Syphilis—Testing
Syphilis—Treatment
Syphilis—Treatment—Quacks
World War II—Home front
Prostitution
Promiscuity
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
This film portrays syphilis as a threat to the war effort and urges citizens to help fight against it. It presents public health control methods and "social protection" concerns. Click on the link below to download from OPA.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
USPHS
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
National Archives, Record Group 90: Records of the Public Health Service, 1794-1990, Series: Motion Picture Films, 1924-1973, <a href="http://research.archives.gov/description/13268">http://research.archives.gov/description/13268</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1942
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Film
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Educational
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: 13268
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States-World War II
alley
blood test
community
crutch / cane
enemy
fight
home
lab
microscope
military
pick-up
promiscuity
quack
sabotage
school
soldier
syphilis
test tube
treatment
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/bda287d83e3d7ba9efc0533c192acc66.jpg
74fd77a88f880696cd791fded0793cdb
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Poster
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis May Cause"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
"Heart trouble, blindness, deafness, mental disorders : Have your blood tested"
This poster warns audiences about the effects of syphilis.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
NY WPA Federal Art Project
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05349">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05349</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
between 1936 and 1941
LOC Note: Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC: cph 3f05349
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
blind
blood test
deaf
heart disease
mental illness
syphilis
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/e95af519537584d54ab30d40baba8eca.jpg
43478656b3ec8ad237961770a6691abb
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Poster
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis Menace to Industry"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Industry
Description
An account of the resource
"Dont Lose Your Pay"
This poster warns viewers that syphilis can cause lead to loss of income.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Chicago, IL WPA Federal Art Project
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/cph.3b48800/">http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/cph.3b48800/</a>.
LOC Note: Reference: Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 204.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
between 1936 and 1940
LOC Note: Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1940.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC: cph 3b48800
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
factory
industry
menace
worker
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/7c170e843974f7c7b2c1959108ddc97d.jpg
b307a3eec9ae310e4d95864f814bc085
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Title
A name given to the resource
US Public Health Service (USPHS) Materials
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
USPHS
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the Venereal Disease Division of the USPHS.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Pamphlet
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Cause, Spread, Cure)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Causes
Syphilis—Effects
Syphilis—Epidemiology
Syphilis—Germs
Syphilis—Transmission
Syphilis—Treatment
Description
An account of the resource
"About SYPHILIS..We know : 1. The Cause (Spirochetes) 2. How it is Spread 3. And How it May Be Cured"
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. This graphic summarizes the information included in the pamphlet about the cause, transmission, and treatment of syphilis.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
USPHS
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
National Archives, Box 648, Record Group 69: Records of the Works Progress Administration, 1922-1944, Series: State Project Reports and Research Publications, compiled 1933-1943, documenting the period ca. 1605-1949.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
US Government Printing Office
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1938
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: RC 201.5C32 “11 Pamphlets, English and Other Language”
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
children
clinic
congenital syphilis
contacts
cup
death
germ
husband
infographic
kiss
marriage
microscopic view
physician
pictorial statistic
prostitution
spirochete
syphilis
treatment
wife
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/7d766bae7bf6c34e60e9e15c13cd31a9.jpg
9c3faa1cbe1b2cce952ba4031558cf49
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/d2dca0e70362feda02c1b16b3d57ea3e.jpg
768b6bda71cd3d312e614610ed410f91
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
US Public Health Service (USPHS) Materials
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
USPHS
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the Venereal Disease Division of the USPHS.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Pamphlet
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Pamphlet)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Causes
Syphilis—Effects
Syphilis—Testing
Syphilis—Transmission
Syphilis—Treatment
Description
An account of the resource
An educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
USPHS
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
National Archives, Box 648, Record Group 69: Records of the Works Progress Administration, 1922-1944, Series: State Project Reports and Research Publications, compiled 1933-1943, documenting the period ca. 1605-1949.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
US Government Printing Office
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1938
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: RC 201.5C32 “11 Pamphlets, English and Other Language”
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
blood test
cure
exam
kiss
lab coat
marriage
microscope
microscopic view
photograph
physician
pregnancy
prostitution
quack
spirochete
syphilis
syringe
test tube
treatment
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/51b929632a3b399713053b7f99094892.jpeg
46ec58d02f3d9137ce9986dca3074a97
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Poster
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Title
A name given to the resource
"The Great Crippler"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
An image of a young girl with a crutch along with the caption warns viewers of the effects of syphilis.
LOC Notes: Produced for the town of Hempstead Health Dept.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Nassau Co. WPA Federal Art Project
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05368">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05368</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1936 or 1937
LOC Notes: Date stamped on verso: Dec 1 1937.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC: cph 3f05368
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
children
crutch / cane
shadow
syphilis
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/98b3a336447d9a68eccbb959bdae6c39.jpg
899dd4192b6d71d98dec2aadec41d27a
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Poster
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Don't Wait, 70% are Doomed"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Treatment
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
This poster urges people to seek treatment immediately.
"Don't wait - 70% are doomed if treatment of syphilis is delayed for 3 years after the disease is contracted : Consult a reputable physician."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
NYC WPA Federal Art Project
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b48914">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b48914</a>. LOC Reference: Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 219.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1936 or 1937
LOC: Date stamped on verso: Dec 1 1937.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
New York Department of Correction
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC: cph 3b48914
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
physician
statistic
syphilis
syphilophobia
treatment
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/cf6db3dfb0d97d8ec021693f21ac6779.jpg
01d0e0ed82fcc80db61f152599fadf96
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Title
A name given to the resource
Parran, "Stamp Out Syphilis" (<em>Survey Graphic</em> Reprint)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis
Description
An account of the resource
This collection includes the pictorial statistics included in the reprint of an article originally published in <em>Survey Graphic</em> in July 1936.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Thomas Parran
Pictorial Statistics, Inc.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 54, Folder 961, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Survey Graphic
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1936
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Article Reprint
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Article reprint
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Outcome of Latent Untreated Syphilis in Pregnancy" (Survey Graphic Reprint)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Treatment
Syphilis—Effects
Family
Description
An account of the resource
This pictorial statistic shows the results of syphilis treatment during pregnancy. It is from a reprint of the July 1936 article "Stamp Out Syphilis!" in Survey Graphic.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Thomas Parran
Pictorial Statistics, Inc.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 54, Folder 961, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Survey Graphic
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1936
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Infographic
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
children
death
germ
healthy
infographic
microscopic view
pictorial statistic
pregnancy
spirochete
statistic