This poster shows a serviceman who was left behind because of VD. He watches a boat sail off into the sunset while a large hand labeled VD holds him on the shore.
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/276
This poster warns that venereal diseases are easy to get. It shows a serviceman outside a bar with a woman. A prophylaxis station is across the street.]]>2013-09-06T12:25:34+00:00
This poster warns that venereal diseases are easy to get. It shows a serviceman outside a bar with a woman. A prophylaxis station is across the street.
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/404Promiscuous women have VENEREAL DISEASE!"]]>
"Don't take a chance, Take a Pro"]]>2013-11-15T08:28:49+00:00
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/191
In this poster, Uncle Same warns servicemen about pick-ups and using prophylaxis.]]>2013-08-19T06:26:04+00:00
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Title
"Is This Your 2 Point Technique with Chance...Soldier?
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/231
This poster features a woman soliciting a soldier on the street. Hitler and Tojo look on, commenting that diseased pick-ups help the Axis.]]>2015-07-18T09:06:23+00:00
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Title
"Ja! Ve Should Giff Medals to Der Pickups. They Put Soldiers Out of Action Better than Ve Could Yet"
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.
This poster shows the locations of prophylactic stations in Panama City and Tyndall Field. There are stations for separate stations for African American and white soldiers and officers. The border has cartoon images of servicemen and pick-ups.
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.
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/244
"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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/268
"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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/213
This poster shows an African American soldier holding a suitcase and leaving for a furlough. It also encourages servicemen to pick up a copy of a pamphlet.]]>2013-08-22T06:55:57+00:00
"Ask for a free copy of 'Furlough soldier' at the infirmary before leaving"
This poster shows an African American soldier holding a suitcase and leaving for a furlough. It also encourages servicemen to pick up a copy of a pamphlet.
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/246
This poster features an image of a soldier aiming a gun and likens contracting venereal disease to sabotage. ]]>2013-09-06T08:58:03+00:00
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/272
This poster warns servicemen to avoid VD and reminds them of their sweethearts at home. ]]>2013-09-06T12:03:09+00:00
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"In Her Hands Is...The Symbol of Wholesomeness And Health!"
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/194
A prostitute in heavy makeup toasts a glass of champagne labeled "venereal diseases." The poster also equates pick-ups, street walkers, and prostitutes with the Axis.]]>2015-07-18T09:07:12+00:00
A prostitute in heavy makeup toasts a glass of champagne labeled "venereal diseases." The poster also equates pick-ups, street walkers, and prostitutes with the Axis.
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/198
This poster features a cartoon of a serviceman, Cpl. Emax, and promotes a new pro kit.]]>2015-07-09T11:51:31+00:00
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/199know you're safe!"]]>NO' is the best tactic, the next, PROPHYLACTIC"
This poster features images of servicemen outside a prophylactic station and advises audiences to use prophylaxis if they engage in sexual activity.]]>2013-08-19T07:25:10+00:00
This poster features images of servicemen outside a prophylactic station and advises audiences to use prophylaxis if they engage in sexual activity.
Source
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.
This poster features an image of a soldier in gas mask, drawing parallels between that protection and VD prophylaxis.
Source
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.
"If you've been exposed...Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/205
This poster advices audiences to use prophylaxis and features an image of men playing baseball.]]>2013-08-19T08:01:24+00:00
This poster advices audiences to use prophylaxis and features an image of men playing baseball.
Source
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.
"'NO'S, the best tactic...the next, PROPHYLACTIC!"
Source
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.
This poster features an image of a woman in heavy make-up smoking a cigarette and warns she is trouble.
Venereal disease—Vector—Women
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/208
This poster warns that sometimes penicillin doesn't work and that it is easier to prevent rather than cure venereal diseases.]]>2013-08-19T08:28:12+00:00
"Todavia Resulta Mas Facil Prevenir Que Curar Las Enfermedades Venereas"
This poster warns that sometimes penicillin doesn't work and that it is easier to prevent rather than cure venereal diseases.
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/209
This poster appeals to servicemen's concerns about family, warning that VD could threaten their future plans. It features an image of a young woman and a baby.]]>2015-02-25T13:05:49+00:00
"Every man dreams of a healthy family! Don't Let Syphilis or Clap Kill that Dream"
This poster appeals to servicemen's concerns about family, warning that VD could threaten their future plans. It features an image of a young woman and a baby.
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/214
This poster features a newsboy and informs viewers that gonorrhea and syphilis can be treated quickly.]]>2015-07-18T08:51:50+00:00
"Gonorrhea can be cured in a few hours : Syphilis can be treated in a few days : Visit Your Doctor of Clinic : There's a Clinic Near You"
This poster features a newsboy and informs viewers that gonorrhea and syphilis can be treated quickly.
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/215
This poster advises couples to get VD exams before marrying to ensure their happiness.]]>2015-07-18T08:58:06+00:00
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Title
"Happiness Ahead--For the Healthy but Not for the Diseased"
"Get Full Medical Examination For VD Before Marriage"
This poster advises couples to get VD exams before marrying to ensure their happiness.
Source
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.
This poster shows a service men blowing off a poster warning men about drinking and contracting VD from women. Later and clearly intoxicated, he fails to stop at the prophylaxis station. Three germ characters watch him realize he is infected and go to the VD ward.
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/221
This poster explains how to use chemical prophylaxis in Spanish and English.]]>2013-08-22T08:18:55+00:00
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"How To Take a Prophylactic, Como Asearse Debidamente"
"You May Fail Your Country if You Fail to Keep Fit : Faltaria a Su Pais Si Ud. No Esta en Salud"
This poster explains how to use chemical prophylaxis in Spanish and English.
Source
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.
Cpl. Emax announces that a military has a new Pro Kit.
Source
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.
"Don't Be a Casualty to Venereal Disease : It can happen to you! PROphylaxis PROvides Protection!"
This poster advises audiences to use prophylaxis.
Source
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.
The poster shows a woman outside a dance hall smoking and associates her with venereal disease.
Source
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.
This poster promotes new prophylaxis kits. It features the character Cpl. Emax.
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/234
This poster promotes a new prophylaxis kit. It features the character Cpl. Emax.]]>2013-08-26T06:20:13+00:00
This poster promotes a new prophylaxis kit. It features the character Cpl. Emax.
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/236
“Once there was a [man]. He thought he was a very smart [man] and said that the [posters] were just a lot of [smoke]. One night he got himself a [pass] and took a ride in a [bus] to the nearest [bar] for a couple of snorts of [rum]. Soon having had many snorts of [rum] he met a little [girl]. He was drunk and she was willing so he -- CENSORED!. It didn’t take long to find out that he had really met [clap] and [siff] all because he didn’t use a rubber and take a pro. He has to take treatment for 12 to 18 months or more. And now he knows he wasn’t such a smart [man] after all.” ]]>2015-07-18T10:03:04+00:00
This poster tells the story of a man who gets drunk, fails to use prophylaxis, and ends up with VD. Part of the "Rum and Women Just Don't Mix Series."
“Once there was a [man]. He thought he was a very smart [man] and said that the [posters] were just a lot of [smoke]. One night he got himself a [pass] and took a ride in a [bus] to the nearest [bar] for a couple of snorts of [rum]. Soon having had many snorts of [rum] he met a little [girl]. He was drunk and she was willing so he -- CENSORED!. It didn’t take long to find out that he had really met [clap] and [siff] all because he didn’t use a rubber and take a pro. He has to take treatment for 12 to 18 months or more. And now he knows he wasn’t such a smart [man] after all.”
Source
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.
"Use a rubber : Wash with soap and water : Take prophylaxis : These are weapons against syphilis and clap."
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/247
This poster advertises that a new prophylactic kit is available for servicemen.]]>2013-09-13T11:01:59+00:00
"Simple, Easy, Effective : Always Use Soap and Water First"
This poster advertises that a new prophylactic kit is available for servicemen.
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/249
"Torpedoed? You Bet Your Life! Hitler didn't do it..but he might just as well have. This soldier really 'dosed himself up' one night and hasn't been worth a tinkers damn ever since! Broken in health, broken in rank, broken in mentality. He's just a liability to himself and to Uncle Sam..Be smart! Remember: Rum and Women Just don't mix"]]>2015-07-18T10:03:04+00:00
This poster shows a serviceman's hand reaching up out of the water and warns that VD hurts the war effort. Part of the "Rum and Women Just Don't Mix Series."
"Torpedoed? You Bet Your Life! Hitler didn't do it..but he might just as well have. This soldier really 'dosed himself up' one night and hasn't been worth a tinkers damn ever since! Broken in health, broken in rank, broken in mentality. He's just a liability to himself and to Uncle Sam..Be smart! Remember: Rum and Women Just don't mix"
Source
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.
This poster advertises new prophylaxis methods to servicemen.
Source
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.
This poster would have been used to keep track of monthly VD cases. It features an image of a record book.
Source
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.
This poster shows a fighting soldier and warns servicemen that their VD hurts the war effort.
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/264
This poster shows a Japanese man looking at a graph of VD rates. It advises audiences to avoid gonorrhea so they can fight the Japanese.]]>2015-07-18T08:59:46+00:00
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease : Pro. Stations in This Area"
This poster shows a Japanese man looking at a graph of VD rates. It advises audiences to avoid gonorrhea so they can fight the Japanese.
Source
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.
The caption in this poster is in Italian. Lamenting that contracting VD is a sad end to a furlough, it also warns viewers to use prophylaxis.
Source
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.
This poster details how to use mechanical and chemical prophylaxis.
Source
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/413
"I haven't seen Bill jive around--where is he, anyway? Oh, Bill? He got acquainted with some gal the other day--Well Bill is Kinda Careless--He thinks "pick-ups" are okay--Them days is gone forever!"]]>2015-07-18T10:37:31+00:00
This comic poster shows two servicemen discussing the fate of their friend who contracted VD from a pick-up.
"I haven't seen Bill jive around--where is he, anyway? Oh, Bill? He got acquainted with some gal the other day--Well Bill is Kinda Careless--He thinks "pick-ups" are okay--Them days is gone forever!"
Source
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.
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
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.