https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/browse?sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CCreator&output=atom2024-03-29T08:27:43+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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/314Survey Graphic Mailer]]>Survey Graphic and Parran's article in particular.]]>2015-02-25T13:26:18+00:00
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Survey Graphic Mailer
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This is an advertising mailer promoting Survey Graphic and Parran's article in particular.
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/253
This poster promotes prophylaxis use and portrays it as common sense.]]>2013-09-06T09:40:41+00:00
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"Yes, It's Stupid to Throw Your Money Away, But..It's Just as Stupid to Get a Venereal Disease!"
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/125
This poster warns servicemen that contracting VD from pick-ups is common and may prevent them from contributing to the war effort.]]>2015-07-18T08:59:46+00:00
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"If You Want to Drop Bombs on the Rising Sun Don't Be a Bum!"
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.
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.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, ASHA, 113th School Squadron. Propackette, circa 1940s, Box 177, Folder 24.
"In 1942 This Station Had: [Blank] Cases of Venereal Disease : Prophylaxis Taken Promptly After Exposure Would Have Prevented Them : Venereal Disease Helps the Enemy"
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.
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/150
This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD.]]>2013-08-08T09:10:38+00:00
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/62589.
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/62443.
This cartoon shows Hitler pinning a medal on a figure labeled "V.D. Cases" along with others representing "Admiral Complacency," "General Rumor," and "Fifth Columnist Saboteur."
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/62381.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/153
This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD and that prophylaxis will prevent it.]]>2013-08-08T09:10:09+00:00
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/62424.
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/62522.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/155
This poster urges servicemen to visit prophylaxis stations to avoid contracting venereal disease.]]>2013-08-08T09:10:09+00:00
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/156
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/157
This poster warns servicemen to always use prophylaxis so they don't miss out on fighting the Japanese.]]>2013-08-08T09:10:09+00:00
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/79192.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/158
This poster informs servicemen that they have a limited amount of time to use prophylaxis after having sex.]]>2013-08-08T09:10:09+00:00
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/62489.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/159Without Prophylaxis, Pro Axis"]]>
This poster warns that failure to use prophylaxis threatens the war effort.]]>2013-08-08T09:10:09+00:00
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/62547.
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/79191.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/161Can't Win On These!"]]>
This poster likens sex without prophylaxis to gambling.]]>2013-08-08T09:10:09+00:00
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/62576.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/162Think She's Just Your 'Gal' But She May Be Everyone's Pal"]]>
This poster warns that women may be promiscuous and advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.]]>2013-08-08T09:10:09+00:00
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"You May Think She's Just Your 'Gal' But She May Be Everyone's Pal"
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/62588.
This comic poster shows a number of servicemen at a diner. One talks to a woman sitting alone but another soldier picks her up and leaves with her. While the original man is upset that the other stole his pick-up, the other men explain that he was lucky to avoid contracting VD from the woman.
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 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.)
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.
"THAT the 483 squadron has the 8 BALL with the only VENEREAL DISEASE case for OCT : THAT the man got his infection while on furlough : THAT he did not wear a rubber or take a PRO : THAT the PLAQUE for best effort will be awarded to the 486th squadron for the month of OCTOBER : THAT SYPHILIS is a common cause for blindness--paralysis and insanity : THAT Pick-UPS cause 4 times more VENEREAL DISEASE than Prostitutes"
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/421Syphilis: A Motion Picture Clinic]]>
(Click on the link below to access the film at the OPA.)]]>2014-02-07T12:54:57+00:00
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.)
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"Don't Ever Forget When She Has Allure, An Ounce of Prevention, Is Worth A Pound of Cure! So Bear It in Mind--When On One of Your Sprees, It Can Happen to You--Venereal Disease!"]]>2013-08-12T07:54:31+00:00
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"Don't Ever Forget When She Has Allure, An Ounce of Prevention, Is Worth A Pound of Cure! So Bear It in Mind--When On One of Your Sprees, It Can Happen to You--Venereal Disease!"
This poster features cartoons of the Axis leaders as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chanchroid. Two hold syringes and one holds a woman in lingere with a skull and crossbones.]]>2015-07-18T09:07:12+00:00
This poster features cartoons of the Axis leaders as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chanchroid. Two hold syringes and one holds a woman in lingere with a skull and crossbones.
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/45
This poster features photos of young people engaging in various activities and warns that syphilis is a disease of youth. It also cites statistics from the syphilis tests of the first men screened under the Selective Service Act.]]>2013-07-18T07:12:21+00:00
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"Diseases of Youth"
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"Of all new syphilis Infections, 60% occur In young people between 16 and 30 years of age : 90,000 of the First Two Million Selectees Tested Had Syphilis"
This poster features photos of young people engaging in various activities and warns that syphilis is a disease of youth. It also cites statistics from the syphilis tests of the first men screened under the Selective Service Act.
National Archives, Record Group 44: Records of the Office of Government Reports, 1932-1947, Series: World War II Posters, compiled 1942-1945, http://research.archives.gov/description/514117.
National Archives, Record Group 44: Records of the Office of Government Reports, 1932-1947, Series: World War II Posters, compiled 1942-1945, http://research.archives.gov/description/515519.
National Archives, Record Group 44: Records of the Office of Government Reports, 1932-1947, Series: World War II Posters, compiled 1942-1945, http://research.archives.gov/description/515518.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/66 "One Newspaper's Contribution to Public Education on the Campaign Against Syphilis : A new story, an editorial and a cartoon in one issue. Other social hygiene features frequently appear in this publication, which is one of several hundred cooperating in the national campaign."]]>2013-08-12T06:39:25+00:00
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"We Can Get the Beast Out of His Lair We'll Win the Fight"
This is a reprint of a poster created for the first National Social Hygiene Day in 1937. It features a knight representing the "nation-wide fight on venereal diseases" attacking the monster of syphilis with a lance of "medical science and education. The syphilis monster resides in a cave labeled "mankind's ancient secretiveness adn false modesty."
"One Newspaper's Contribution to Public Education on the Campaign Against Syphilis : A new story, an editorial and a cartoon in one issue. Other social hygiene features frequently appear in this publication, which is one of several hundred cooperating in the national campaign."
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 177, Folder 16, http://purl.umn.edu/62565.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/70
This chart shows how many cases of syphilis were discovered by Wassermann exams compared to other means in different medical divisions. ]]>2013-07-18T07:24:12+00:00
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"Importance of the Blood Test as Part of the Patient Examination"
"How syphilis was discovered in 1000 consecutive cases referred to the syphilis clinic by other divisions of the Johns Hopkins Dispensary : Data from Albert Keidel, M.D., Archives of Dermotology and Syphilology, Vol. 25, p. 470, 1932."
This chart shows how many cases of syphilis were discovered by Wassermann exams compared to other means in different medical divisions.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/71
This infographic breaks down the percentage of new cases of syphilis each year by age. Most who acquire the disease do so between the ages of 15 and 30.]]>2015-07-18T09:58:49+00:00
"3 out of 4 syphilis infections are acquired between 15 and 30 years of age."
This infographic breaks down the percentage of new cases of syphilis each year by age. Most who acquire the disease do so between the ages of 15 and 30.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/74
This pamphlet includes short entires about syphilis in alphabetical order. It was included in National Social Hygiene Day Program Kits.]]>2015-02-25T13:05:50+00:00
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"The A-B-C of Syphilis"
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"What the average person should know about a very dangerous and prevalent disease"
This pamphlet includes short entires about syphilis in alphabetical order. It was included in National Social Hygiene Day Program Kits.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 173, Folder 12, purl.umn.edu/112054.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 173, Folder 12, purl.umn.edu/112054.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 173, Folder 12, purl.umn.edu/112054.
This chart shows how gonorrhea was spread among children who attended the same school. It highlights "perversion contact," school contact, and family contact.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 173, Folder 12, purl.umn.edu/112054.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, World War II circa 1940-1943 Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62469.
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This poster explains that venereal disease rates increase during war time. A graph showing peaks coinciding with major wars reinforces this point.]]>2013-07-22T07:13:15+00:00
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"From Time Immemorial Venereal Disease Rates Have Risen Alarmingly During Wars"
"In World War I the Army's venereal disease rate was the lowest in its history to that time. The all-time low was reached in 1939, after which the trend was upward. "
This poster explains that venereal disease rates increase during war time. A graph showing peaks coinciding with major wars reinforces this point.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, World War II circa 1940-1943 Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62514.
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This poster ties social hygiene efforts to those of servicemen. It is also promoting National Social Hygiene Day.]]>2013-08-12T06:39:25+00:00
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association, National Social Hygiene Day Posters, 1940-1952 Box Oversize flat 1, http://purl.umn.edu/62405.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association Posters, World War II circa 1940-1943 Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62590.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association, National Social Hygiene Day Posters, 1940-1952 Box Oversize flat 1, http://purl.umn.edu/62427.