"Is <em>Your</em> Mind Diseased?"
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This is a WWI social hygiene poster directed to servicemen.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Army Education Commission, Social Hygiene Division circa 1916-1919, Box 177, Folder 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62561">http://purl.umn.edu/62561</a>.
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"100%, She Deserves the Same"
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This is a WWI social hygiene poster directed to servicemen. It features the image of a wife or sweetheart to emphasize continence.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Army Education Commission, Social Hygiene Division circa 1916-1919, Box 177, Folder 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62408">http://purl.umn.edu/62408</a>.
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"Go Back to Them Physically Fit and Morally Clean"
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This is a WWI social hygiene poster directed to servicemen. It invokes the family who awaits them at home to emphasize continence.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Army Education Commission, Social Hygiene Division circa 1916-1919, Box 177, Folder 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62582">http://purl.umn.edu/62582</a>.
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"He Still Needs Your <em>Best</em>"
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This is a WWI social hygiene poster directed to servicemen. An image of Uncle Same warns that VD can threaten the war effort.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Army Education Commission, Social Hygiene Division circa 1916-1919, Box 177, Folder 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62473">http://purl.umn.edu/62473</a>.
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"'Not in Line of Duty'"
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This social hygiene poster shows a serviceman in a hospital bed who has been sidelined because of VD. The line "Not in the Line of Duty" refers to the fact that soldiers who were ill due to venereal disease were not considered to be injured in the line of duty.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Army Education Commission, Social Hygiene Division circa 1916-1919, Box 177, Folder 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62584">http://purl.umn.edu/62584</a>.
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"Steady Buddy--There's a Come-back!"
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This poster warns servicemen about prostitutes and encourages continence.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Army Education Commission, Social Hygiene Division circa 1916-1919, Box 177, Folder 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62388">http://purl.umn.edu/62388</a>.
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"'To You From Failing Hands We Throw the Torch, Be Yours to Hold it High'"
This poster features an image of a serviceman at the grave of a comrade to promote social hygiene.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Army Education Commission, Social Hygiene Division circa 1916-1919, Box 177, Folder 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62548">http://purl.umn.edu/62548</a>.
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"What Kind of Parents Will YOUR Children Have?"
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This poster invokes the family to promote continence among servicemen.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Army Education Commission, Social Hygiene Division circa 1916-1919, Box 177, Folder 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62571">http://purl.umn.edu/62571</a>.
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"Will You Be a Free Man <em>or Chained</em>"
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This poster shows the feet of a soldier chained by "venereal disease" and "enslaving habits."
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Army Education Commission, Social Hygiene Division circa 1916-1919, Box 177, Folder 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62518">http://purl.umn.edu/62518</a>.
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"Syphilis and Gonorrhea Can be Prevented and Cured"
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"If You Suspect Infection Go to a Reliable Doctor : If you cannot afford a Physician Go to a clinic : Department of Health, New York"
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National Archives, 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, Box 640.
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"Easy to Get...Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
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This poster features an image of a woman and warns that VD is easy to catch.
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Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/90712790/%20">http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/90712790/</a>.
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"Don't Be a Dope...Play Safe!"
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"Pick-ups spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : Guard against infection : If you have sex relations... 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station immediately if possible. Don't be a Dope...Avoid VD (Venereal Disease)"
This poster conveys that "pick-ups" spread venereal disease and urges soldiers to use prophylaxis if they have sex.
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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/62436">http://purl.umn.edu/62436</a>.
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"Don't do this...or this"
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"Don't go to a quack doctor : Don't buy home remedies : If you think you have a Venereal Disease...See Your Medical Officer At Once : The Army Has the Best Drugs and the Best Treatment"
This poster discourages servicemen from seeking treatment from any source other than medical officers.
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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/62551">http://purl.umn.edu/62551</a>.
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"An elephant never forgets...do you?
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"Don't forget to protect yourself against Vd (Venereal Disease)"
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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/62448">http://purl.umn.edu/62448</a>.
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"Gonorrhea Can Be Cured Quickly, Cheaply, Painlessly, With New Drugs"
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"See Your Doctor of Health Officer"
This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, United States Government and Military VD Graphic posters, 1940s, Box Oversize flat 1, <a href="purl.umn.edu/62523">purl.umn.edu/62523</a>.
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"Gonorrhea Can Be Cured Quickly Painlessly Cheaply"
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"See your Doctor or Health Officer"
This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, United States Government and Military VD Graphic posters, 1940s, Box Oversize flat 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62399">http://purl.umn.edu/62399</a>.
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"Joe Cared for His Lathe so Tenderly"
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"--But He Didn't Pay Much Attention to His Body--He Caught Syphilis! : Play Safe--Guard Against VD"
This poster cautions workers to avoid syphilis.
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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/62524">http://purl.umn.edu/62524</a>.
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"Live up to it soldier--"
"'I bet you're stronger 'n' braver than anybody!' : Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea : If you have sex relations.. 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station immediately if possible."
This poster advises soldiers to use prophylaxis if they have sex to prevent venereal disease.
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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/62508">http://purl.umn.edu/62508</a>.
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"Men Who Know Say No to Prostitutes, Spreaders of Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
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This poster urges servicemen to avoid prostitutes because they spread VD.
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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, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62586">http://purl.umn.edu/62586</a>.
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"Private Caution Says...'Don't Take Chances'"
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"Pick-ups Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : If you have sex relations... 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station immediately if possible."
This is one poster in a series featuring "Private Caution." It warns that pick-ups are a source of VD and informs servicemen about the prophylactic steps they should take if they have sex.
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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/62475">http://purl.umn.edu/62475</a>.
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"Private Caution Says...Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
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"If you have sex relations... 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station immediately if possible."
This is one poster in a series featuring "Private Caution." It informs servicemen about the prophylactic steps they should take if they have sex.
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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/62531">http://purl.umn.edu/62531</a>.
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"Private Caution Says...'Watch Out, Buddy, Or You'll Catch It!'"
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"Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea : If you have sex relations... 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station or use the individual 'PRO-KIT' immediately."
This is one poster in a series featuring "Private Caution." It informs servicemen about the prophylactic steps they should take if they have sex.
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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/62546">http://purl.umn.edu/62546</a>.
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"Private Caution Says...'Watch Your Step, Soldier!"
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"Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea : If you have sex relations... 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station immediately if possible."
This is one poster in a series featuring "Private Caution." It informs servicemen about the prophylactic steps they should take if they have sex.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=US+Government">US Government</a>
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/62484">http://purl.umn.edu/62484</a>.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=1940">1940</a>
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"Private Caution Says...'Wake Up, Soldier!'"
<a href="/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%94Prophylaxis">Venereal disease—Prevention—Prophylaxis</a>
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"Pick-ups Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : If you have sex relations... 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station immediately if possible."
This is one poster in a series featuring "Private Caution." It warns that pick-ups are a source of VD and informs servicemen about the prophylactic steps they should take if they have sex.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=US+Government">US Government</a>
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/62493">http://purl.umn.edu/62493</a>.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=1940">1940</a>
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"Self-Control is Self-Preservation"
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"pick-ups spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster warns servicemen to avoid pick-ups, sources of VD.
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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/62444">http://purl.umn.edu/62444</a>.
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"She May Look Clean--But"
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"Pick-ups : 'Good Time' Girls : Prostitutes : Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : You can't beat the Axis if you get VD."
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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/62453">http://purl.umn.edu/62453</a>.
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"Syphilis could have ruined my home, but..."
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"the Doctor found my infection and REGULAR TREATMENTS saved me and my children"
This poster promotes adequate treatment by a physician and reminds viewers that syphilis can affect the family.
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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/62529">http://purl.umn.edu/62529</a>.
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"The Healthy Shall Inherit the Earth"
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"Syphilis and Gonorrhea sap America's strength : We can control these diseases!"
This poster warns that venereal disease threatens the US's strength.
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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/62580">http://purl.umn.edu/62580</a>.
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"Venereal Disease Covers the Earth"
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"Learn to protect yourself NOW"
This poster warns that VD is prevalent and viewers should learn how to protect themselves. It features the image of a woman in a red dress.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=US+Government">US Government</a>
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/62562">http://purl.umn.edu/62562</a>.
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""Keep Your Service Record from Reading 'Wounded by Syphilis and Gonorrhea'"
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"if exposed Take a Prophylaxis promptly"
This poster urges servicemen to use prophylaxis.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=US+Government">US Government</a>
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/62504">http://purl.umn.edu/62504</a>.
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"If You Have Syphilis...Your Future Depends on Regular Treatments"
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"Don't miss a clinic visit!"
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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>.
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"No Home Remedy or Quack Ever Cured Syphilis or Gonorrhea"
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"See your doctor or health officer"
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=US+Government+">US Government </a>
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, United States Government and Military posters, 1940s, Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62470">http://purl.umn.edu/62470</a>.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=1944">1944</a>
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"She may be..a bag of TROUBLE"
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This poster warns audiences that women may spread syphilis and gonorrhea.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62478">http://purl.umn.edu/62478</a>.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=1940">1940</a>
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"When you've stuck your neck out..."
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This poster shows a giraffe dressed in a sailor uniform heading towards a prophylaxis ("Pro") station.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, 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/62384">http://purl.umn.edu/62384</a>.
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"Fight...Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=World+War+II%E2%80%94Military+">World War II—Military </a>
<a href="/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%94Vector%E2%80%94Women+">Venereal disease—Vector—Women </a>
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"Avoid exposure : Avoid pickups and prostitutes : If exposed, use prophylaxis : If infected, see a medical officer"
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=US+Navy">US Navy</a>
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, US Navy, circa 1940-1945, Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62435">http://purl.umn.edu/62435</a>.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=1943">1943</a>
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"Them Days Is Gone Forever" (Marines)
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In this comic strip two marines discuss how another contracted VD from a pick-up.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=US+Navy">US Navy</a>
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, United States Navy, circa 1940-1945, Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62527">http://purl.umn.edu/62527</a>.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=1943">1943</a>
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"Them Days Is Gone Forever" (Navy)
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<a href="/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%94Causes%E2%80%94Prostitution+">Venereal disease—Causes—Prostitution </a>
In this comic strip, two sailors walk the streets at night. One suggests they check out a brothel. The other declines, explaining that he previously contracted VD that way.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=US+Navy">US Navy</a>
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, United States Navy, circa 1940-1945, Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62419">http://purl.umn.edu/62419</a>.
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"Your Face Looks So Familiar"
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In this comic strip one sailor is interested in picking up a woman at a cafe. His friends warn him that you can catch venereal disease from pick-ups. One of the sailors ends up in the VD ward after leaving with the woman.
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National Library of Medicine, Images from the History of Medicine, <a href="http://ihm.nlm.nih.gov/luna/servlet/view/search?q=A025551">http://ihm.nlm.nih.gov/luna/servlet/view/search?q=A025551</a>.
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"I Should Have Gone to the Pro Station"
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This poster features a sailor in a dunce cap writing lines on the board as punishment for not going to the prophylaxis station.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, United States Navy, circa 1940-1945, Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62566">http://purl.umn.edu/62566</a>.
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"The ELEPHANT is Thick-Skinned But He Never FORGETS!"
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The poster reminds viewers not to forget to visit prophylaxis stations.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, United States Navy, circa 1940-1945 Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62417">http://purl.umn.edu/62417</a>.
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"Let There Be Light"
In this comic strip, sailors are eager to make it to land so they can meet some women. One sailor picks up a woman in the park at night but flees later when he sees her in the light and she is unattractive. As the sailor runs away, another quips that he probably should have stopped at the prophylaxis station. (A clearer version of the image is available on UMedia, click through with the link below.)
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, United States Navy, circa 1940-1945, Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62450">http://purl.umn.edu/62450</a>.
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"Nice Going Men"
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In this comic a sailor contracts VD from a pick-up, uses quack medicine to try and cure the illness, and then is sick in the midst of battle. Later his fellow sailors chastise him and tell him to see the medical officer.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, United States Navy, circa 1940-1945, Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62428">http://purl.umn.edu/62428</a>.
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"There's No Place..."
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This comic features two sailors. One picks up women all around the world and ends up sick. The other ignores other women and returns home to his sweetheart.
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, United States Navy, circa 1940-1945, Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62549">http://purl.umn.edu/62549</a>.
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"The future is yours...protect it!"
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"A blood test and a physical examination--every year, for you and yours."
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=US+Navy">US Navy</a>
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, US Navy, circa 1940-1945, Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11.
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"Know for Sure"
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This poster advises audiences that a blood test is the only way to know if you have syphilis.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=USPHS">USPHS</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=OPA%3A+Office+for+Emergency+Management.+Office+of+War+Information.+Domestic+Operations+Branch.+Bureau+of+Special+Services.">OPA: Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services.</a>
National Archives, Record Group 44: Records of the Office of Government Reports, 1932-1947, Series: World War II Posters, compiled 1942-1945, <a href="http://research.archives.gov/description/514834">http://research.archives.gov/description/514834</a>.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=between+1941+and+1945">between 1941 and 1945</a>
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OPA: 44-PA-1228</a>
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"Prostitution Spreads Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
<a href="/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%94Causes%E2%80%94Prostitution+">Venereal disease—Causes—Prostitution </a>
This poster warns that prostitution spreads venereal disease.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=USPHS">USPHS</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+Office+for+Emergency+Management.+Office+of+War+Information.+Domestic+Operations+Branch.+Bureau+of+Special+Services.">NARA: Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services.</a>
National Archives, Record Group 44: Records of the Office of Government Reports, 1932-1947, Series: World War II Posters, compiled 1942-1945, <a href="http://research.archives.gov/description/515252">http://research.archives.gov/description/515252</a>.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=between+1941+and+1945">between 1941 and 1945</a>
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OPA: 44-PA-1587</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II+">United States—World War II </a>
"What You Don't Know <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Can</span> Hurt You"
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"Get a blood test for Syphilis"
This poster advises audiences to be tested.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=USPHS">USPHS</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+Office+for+Emergency+Management.+Office+of+War+Information.+Domestic+Operations+Branch.+Bureau+of+Special+Services.">NARA: Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services.</a>
National Archives, Record Group 44: Records of the Office of Government Reports, 1932-1947, Series: World War II Posters, compiled 1942-1945, <a href="http://research.archives.gov/description/516134">http://research.archives.gov/description/516134</a>.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=between+1941+and+1945">between 1941 and 1945</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=NARA%3A+516134%0D%0AOPA%3A+44-PA-2406">NARA: 516134
OPA: 44-PA-2406</a>
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=38&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=United+States%E2%80%94World+War+II+">United States—World War II </a>
"Syphilis--A Million New Victims Each Year"
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This poster conveys that a million people are infected with syphilis each year.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=USPHS">USPHS</a>
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a>http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/90712807/</a>.
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"Make Our Men as Fit as Our Machines"
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"regular physical check-ups...with blood tests"
This poster promotes the inclusion of syphilis blood tests in routine physicals.
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=USPHS">USPHS</a>
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American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, United States Public Health Service posters, 1940s Box Oversize flat 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62451">http://purl.umn.edu/62451</a>.
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"Are We Checking the Great Plague?" (Detail--Quack Poster)
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This image is a poster warning audiences about quack treatments. It urges people to see a physician or health officer. This is from an article by R.A. Vonderlehr in <em>Survey Graphic</em> giving an update on the state of syphilis control in the US.
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Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41 Folder 544, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
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