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Title
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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/13270">http://research.archives.gov/description/13270</a>
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Title
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<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
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Academy of Motion Picture Sciences
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/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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Title
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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
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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
A name given to the resource
WWI Social Hygiene Posters
Description
An account of the resource
These items are posters from World War I. In terms of numbers, public health visuals were much more limited until the 1920s. The use of propaganda during the war, the growth of advertising afterwards, and the use of posters by the New Deal, and the increasing visual nature of American culture all contributed to the greater use of visuals within public health efforts after WWI.
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
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"'To You From Failing Hands We Throw the Torch, Be Yours to Hold it High'"
Description
An account of the resource
This poster features an image of a serviceman at the grave of a comrade to promote social hygiene.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Social Hygiene Division, Army Educational Commission
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, 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>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1918
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: swhp0191
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 I
death
grave
military
serviceman
social hygiene
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3fc8904c83be75f5c4b11eb0c802d126
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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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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
"The A-B-C of Syphilis"
Description
An account of the resource
"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.
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, Box 071, Folder 12.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1938-1940
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
casual contact
children
clinic
cup
death
efficiency
family
gonorrhea
health
heart disease
home
husband
kiss
law
marriage
mental illness
microscope
microscopic view
NSHD
parent
pregnancy
premarital exam
promiscuity
prophylaxis
prostitute
quack
sex
snake
spirochete
sports
syphilis
treatment
Wasserman
wife
youth
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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
Chart
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis and the Unborn"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Congenital
Description
An account of the resource
"Five out of six babies of <em>untreated</em> syphilitic mothers are born dead or diseased."
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, Box 177, Folder 18.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa late 1930s
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
congenital syphilis
death
healthy
infographic
mother
pictorial statistic
spirochete
syphilis
treatment
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Title
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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
"How Syphilis Spreads" (Survey Graphic Reprint)
Description
An account of the resource
"In Prostitution : In Marriage"
This infographic shows how syphilis is spread in prostitution and marriage. These graphics are based on case records from the NY State Department of Health. The image 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
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
marriage
microscopic view
prostitution
spirochete
syphilis
-
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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 and Gonorrhea..."
Subject
The topic of the resource
Venereal disease—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
"Wreck Lives, Waste Manpower, Destroy Homes, Cause Death"
This poster warns about the serious effects of VD.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
ASHA
NARA: Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
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/515518">http://research.archives.gov/description/515518</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
between 1941 and 1945
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: 515518
OPA: 44-PA-1839
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
crowd
death
gonorrhea
home
photograph
syphilis
waste
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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
Dublin Core
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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
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01d0e0ed82fcc80db61f152599fadf96
Dublin Core
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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
Dublin Core
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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