https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Venereal+disease%E2%80%94Prevention%E2%80%94Self-control+&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CCreator&output=atom2024-03-29T12:15:51+00:00Omekahttps://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/218
"Abstinence is the safest measure otherwise 1. use a contraceptive (rubber) 2. prophylaxis treatment (know the locations of pro stations)]]>2013-08-22T07:53:05+00:00
This poster features a soldier attacking a snake labeled "syphilis and gonorrhea." It advises servicemen to practice abstinence, condoms, and prophylaxis stations.
"Abstinence is the safest measure otherwise 1. use a contraceptive (rubber) 2. prophylaxis treatment (know the locations of pro stations)
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.
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.
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This poster asserts that sex is not necessary and that men who do engage in sexual activity should use prophylaxis.]]>2013-08-08T09:10:09+00:00
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"Sex Relations Are NOT Necessary for HEALTH of 'MANHOOD'"
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Army Air Forces Training Command, circa 1940-1945, Box 177, Folder 26, http://purl.umn.edu/62573.
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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"I hear they have some gals up there--Let's give the joint a play-- : No, thanks--that's how I got a does--that kind of stuff don't pay-- : Oh-h, baby! How I suffered! What a sap I was!---But, say--- : Them Days is gone forever!"]]>2013-11-15T07:27:29+00:00
This comic poster shows two servicemen considering a visit to a brothel. One advises the other against it, explaining how he earlier contracted VD.
"I hear they have some gals up there--Let's give the joint a play-- : No, thanks--that's how I got a does--that kind of stuff don't pay-- : Oh-h, baby! How I suffered! What a sap I was!---But, say--- : Them Days is gone forever!"
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.
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"Syphilis : Gonorrhea : Abstinence is the Safest Measure! Otherwise 1. Use a Contraceptive (Rubber) 2. Immediate Prophylaxis! Know the Locations of Prophylaxis Stations"]]>2013-08-26T07:23:27+00:00
This poster advices servicemen to practice abstinence or use prophylaxis to avoid venereal disease.
"Syphilis : Gonorrhea : Abstinence is the Safest Measure! Otherwise 1. Use a Contraceptive (Rubber) 2. Immediate Prophylaxis! Know the Locations of Prophylaxis Stations"
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.
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"Abstinence is the safest measure! Otherwise: 1. Use a contraceptive (rubber) plus 2. Immedicate prophylaxis treatment (know the locations of 'pro' stations)"]]>2013-09-06T11:30:12+00:00
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"Your Stay Here is TEMPORARY, Syphilis and Gonorrhea are Permanent!"
This poster warns soldiers stationed in Asia to avoid VD through abstinence or prophylaxis use.
"Abstinence is the safest measure! Otherwise: 1. Use a contraceptive (rubber) plus 2. Immedicate prophylaxis treatment (know the locations of 'pro' stations)"
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.
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, http://purl.umn.edu/62444.
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"Have you a right to go to the marriage altar demanding honor and purity in the girl you marry, unless you are willing to offer her a clean life?"]]>2013-11-08T07:28:23+00:00
This poster urges young men to remain abstinent until marriage, keeping in mind that they expect the same from their future wife. It is part of the "Keeping Fit" poster series.
"Have you a right to go to the marriage altar demanding honor and purity in the girl you marry, unless you are willing to offer her a clean life?"
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"Somewhere the girl who may become your wife is keeping pure. Will you take to her a life equally clean?"]]>2015-02-25T13:44:11+00:00