1
50
47
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/9a6c6a2228d0bed566344bc48a944148.jpg
a50b57e430a1bc5c40671f6b7c489c9f
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Title
A name given to the resource
Military Posters (WWII)
Description
An account of the resource
The intended audience of these posters is servicemen as the US was mobilizing for and fighting World War II.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940 to 1945
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 (Slide of original)
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Title
A name given to the resource
"I Know All About Women"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Venereal disease—Vector—Women
Description
An account of the resource
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
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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.
Publisher
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US Government Printing Office
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1943
Identifier
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NARA: 112-P-91
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
crutch / cane
microscope
microscopic view
physician
prophylaxis
serviceman
spirochete
syphilis
wheelchair
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/8e23c0d05e46948d8d9009ec0785ad58.jpg
cfe8d1bd724107264b3fb16ea2e5eea3
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Title
A name given to the resource
Military Posters (WWII)
Description
An account of the resource
The intended audience of these posters is servicemen as the US was mobilizing for and fighting World War II.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940 to 1945
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 (Slide of original)
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Title
A name given to the resource
"They Don't Mix"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Venereal disease—Prevention—Prophylaxis
World War II—Military
Description
An account of the resource
This comic poster emphasizes that servicemen, especially when intoxicated, should use prophylaxis.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ham Fisher, artist
Source
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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.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Government Printing Office
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1943
Identifier
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NARA: 112-P-42
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
gonorrhea
physician
prophylaxis
serviceman
syphilis
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/5d37741388bbaf4c37dd9a8a7ed36500.jpg
ca818dd8bc9c329322c8bbe181ffd8d5
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Anti-Syphilis Program in Action
Description
An account of the resource
These items are photographs of visual materials created by the program as they appeared in everyday life. Here we see exhibits in store windows, billboards, and different events.
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
Photograph
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Title
A name given to the resource
"War Front of Home Front, America Needs You <em>Healthy</em>!"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Health—Workers
Health—Servicemen
Description
An account of the resource
The billboard in this photograph emphasizes that men should stay healthy to help contribute to the war effort.
"V.D. (Venereal Diseases) Can Be Cured : Go to Your Doctor or Clinic Today"
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
ASHA
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/111205">http://purl.umn.edu/111205</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1941 to 1945
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: sw0045-box116-fdr15
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
clinic
healthy
physician
serviceman
VD
worker
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/ca3a55979d0b9e96e7c613a88e600c6d.jpg
51360803d8ff14c0384ddbba65bc8f9d
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
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
Stamps
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Be Fit" Stamps
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Testing
Description
An account of the resource
These stamps were created to promote blood tests in NYC.
"Be Fit: Bureau of Social Hygiene, New York City: See Your Doctor : Be Examined : Have a Blood Test"
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Theodore Rosenthal, Director, Bureau of Social Hygiene, DOH
Source
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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 650.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1940
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Bureau of Social Hygiene
NYC Health Department
NY State Health Department
USPHS
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: RC 201.5N72 Venereal Disease Study NYC
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
blood test
exam
physician
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/0a6bc3fa706219543a6c37430cb8f901.jpg
6fec348054566aeb11e320c84dc9f017
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Title
A name given to the resource
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.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Defective Baby
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Congenital
Description
An account of the resource
This poster warns viewers that a man may transmit venereal disease to his wife and children. It is part of the "Keeping Fit" poster series.
"The man who has contracted gonorrhea or syphilis may bring suffering upon the innocent. When he marries, and the baby comes, it may be defective."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
YMCA
USPHS
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, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62585">http://purl.umn.edu/62585</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: swhp0031
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
children
congenital syphilis
father
gonorrhea
marriage
mother
nurse
physician
syphilis
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/02ba97d930aaf24362cb0a8f2f15716f.jpg
2d45d52156ef3e5878e711595c60767f
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Title
A name given to the resource
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
"Government and State Clinics"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Venereal disease—Testing
Venereal disease—Clinic
Description
An account of the resource
"Clinics give free : Blood Tests : Medicine : Advice : Pamphlets : These are given confidentially : Any one who has been exposed should go at once to a good doctor or a good clinic : By certain tests : The presence of syphilis or gonorrhea germs can be discovered : These germs can be just as easily recognized as any criminal whose picture is in the Rogues' Gallery"
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
National Library of Medicine, Images from the History of Medicine, <a href="http://ihm.nlm.nih.gov/luna/servlet/detail/NLMNLM~1~1~101453946~210198:Government-and-state-clinics?sort=Title%2CSubject_MeSH_Term%2CCreator_Person%2CCreator_Organization&qvq=q:C03508;sort:Title,Subject_MeSH_Term,Creator_Person,Creator_Organization;lc:NLMNLM~1~1&mi=0&trs=2">purl</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1930s
Identifier
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NLM Call Number: PP00149 map
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
blood test
clinic
germ
lab
lab coat
microscope
nurse
photograph
physician
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/ededbf49e46dd6818625ae51724ea257.jpg
770017f5bfd8ce1a9b169b743a2c4ec0
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Title
A name given to the resource
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
"A Syphilitic Baby"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Congenital
Family
Description
An account of the resource
This poster warns women about congenital syphilis. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."
"Every child has a right to be well-born : If the father or the mother has syphilis, the child may be born or defective"
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
ASHA
YMCA
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, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62426">http://purl.umn.edu/62426</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1922
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: swhp0086
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
bedroom
children
congenital syphilis
mother
nurse
physician
syphilis
woman
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/d5502a8599e056668027d8433851c0b5.jpg
aceda56f2af85f150996d9f806a4c433
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Title
A name given to the resource
National Social Hygiene Day (NSHD) Materials
Description
An account of the resource
These materials were created to promote National Social Hygiene Day, an annual event organized by the ASHA. See the glossary for more details.
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1937-1945
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
Comic strip
Broadside
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Herald of Social Hygiene</em> (Health Helps Comic Strip)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Treatment—Quacks
Description
An account of the resource
This comic strip is one in the "Health Helps" series. It shows a worker, Jerry, who visits a quack for syphilis treatment. His employer advises him to see his family physician. It is featured in the NSHD broadside.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
ASHA
Batchelor, artist
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41, Folder 541, 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
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
alley
cure
employee
employer
gonorrhea
man
overalls
physician
quack
skull
syphilis
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/e4cf88db9d7f8bf3b3a93208ea2cc37e.jpg
4675d4285c1d92ce3ded244e6733e698
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Title
A name given to the resource
Vonderlehr, "Are We Checking the Great Plague?" (<em>Survey Graphic</em> Reprint)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control
Description
An account of the resource
This is an article by R.A. Vonderlehr in <em>Survey Graphic </em>giving an update on the state of syphilis control in the US after the first few years of the national program. <em>Survey Graphic</em> was a progressive publication that addressed social issues. Infographics, photographs, and other visuals often accompanied the articles.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
R.A. Vonderlehr
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41 Folder 544, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
<em>Survey Graphic</em>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
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
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
Photograph
Article Reprint
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Are We Checking the Great Plague?" (Detail--Clinic)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control
Description
An account of the resource
This photograph shows physicians and patients in a clinic run by the WPA.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
ASHA
R.A. Vonderlehr
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41 Folder 544, 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
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
clinic
patient
photograph
physician
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/c68e16aee431fe9232b3fc053f04b817.jpg
7944eb2438f50fd5103aaf1a709e2d1b
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Title
A name given to the resource
Vonderlehr, "Are We Checking the Great Plague?" (<em>Survey Graphic</em> Reprint)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control
Description
An account of the resource
This is an article by R.A. Vonderlehr in <em>Survey Graphic </em>giving an update on the state of syphilis control in the US after the first few years of the national program. <em>Survey Graphic</em> was a progressive publication that addressed social issues. Infographics, photographs, and other visuals often accompanied the articles.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
R.A. Vonderlehr
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41 Folder 544, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
<em>Survey Graphic</em>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
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
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
Article Reprint
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Are We Checking the Great Plague?" (Detail--Quack Poster)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Treatment—Quacks
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
USPHS
R.A. Vonderlehr
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41 Folder 544, 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
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
advertisement
gonorrhea
physician
quack
syphilis
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/8e5466fde1fddccdc89679ec705b6b8f.jpg
8dd38561e09847c6e8f4a5486cbe24ca
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Title
A name given to the resource
Vonderlehr, "Are We Checking the Great Plague?" (<em>Survey Graphic</em> Reprint)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control
Description
An account of the resource
This is an article by R.A. Vonderlehr in <em>Survey Graphic </em>giving an update on the state of syphilis control in the US after the first few years of the national program. <em>Survey Graphic</em> was a progressive publication that addressed social issues. Infographics, photographs, and other visuals often accompanied the articles.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
R.A. Vonderlehr
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41 Folder 544, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
<em>Survey Graphic</em>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
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
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
Photograph
Article Reprint
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Are We Checking the Great Plague?" (Detail--Trailer)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control
Description
An account of the resource
This photograph shows a trailer clinic in rural Georgia. There is a physician and some African American patients outside the trailer. 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.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
R.A. Vonderlehr
Rothstein, photographer
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41 Folder 544, 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
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
patient
physician
rural
south
syphilis
trailer
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/72d76043d8624f74c91f8ba91960d1af.jpg
d5bad08cc1d30840d5cd2a9c8c2fa4cc
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/cf85a987620625c19533580d30997737.jpg
89e2cbc0066d5617ef3c44d06ccfb136
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/445691ea02988164096ee4a1a0eb29bd.jpg
0984737674f0030366f3097fec3b76e4
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Title
A name given to the resource
Vonderlehr, "Are We Checking the Great Plague?" (<em>Survey Graphic</em> Reprint)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control
Description
An account of the resource
This is an article by R.A. Vonderlehr in <em>Survey Graphic </em>giving an update on the state of syphilis control in the US after the first few years of the national program. <em>Survey Graphic</em> was a progressive publication that addressed social issues. Infographics, photographs, and other visuals often accompanied the articles.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
R.A. Vonderlehr
Source
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Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41 Folder 544, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Publisher
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<em>Survey Graphic</em>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
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
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
"Are We Checking the Great Plague"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control
Description
An account of the resource
This is an article by R.A. Vonderlehr in <em>Survey Graphic </em>giving an update on the state of syphilis control in the US.
Creator
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R.A. Vonderlehr
Source
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Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41 Folder 544, 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
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
bad blood
clinic
display
drugstore
gonorrhea
lab
legislation
map
marriage
microscope
photograph
physician
quack
shadow
south
syphilis
test tube
testing
trailer
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/0a525fc59d82aab683160f173e5fdd38.jpg
b9be84f771f6a4dc1d459b38b2ccc36f
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Title
A name given to the resource
Parran, "No Defense for Any of Us" (<em>Survey Graphic</em> Reprint)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control
African Americans
Description
An account of the resource
This is an article reprint of a piece by Parran in <em>Survey Graphic</em>. It addresses the high rates of syphilis and tuberculosis in the African American community. <em>Survey Graphic</em> was a progressive periodical that published articles on social issues. Infographics, photographs, and other visuals often accompanied its articles.
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 544, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Survey Graphic
Julius Rosenwald Fund
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1938
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
Infographic
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"A Community Program for Tuberculosis and Syphilis Control" (<em>Survey Graphic</em> Reprint)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control
Description
An account of the resource
This graphic highlights the important steps in controlling TB and syphilis. It is from a reprint of Parran's article in Survey Graphic on syphilis, TB, and African Americans.
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 544, 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
1938
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
community
contacts
exam
infectious disease
lab
nurse
patient
physician
syphilis
TB
test tube
treatment
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/fc8ccb39601bf2adff0eda2295912562.jpg
3860cd8ae257e87645ba121b80a69dd7
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Parran, "No Defense for Any of Us" (<em>Survey Graphic</em> Reprint)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control
African Americans
Description
An account of the resource
This is an article reprint of a piece by Parran in <em>Survey Graphic</em>. It addresses the high rates of syphilis and tuberculosis in the African American community. <em>Survey Graphic</em> was a progressive periodical that published articles on social issues. Infographics, photographs, and other visuals often accompanied its articles.
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 544, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Survey Graphic
Julius Rosenwald Fund
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1938
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
Infographic
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"No Defense for Any of Us" Cover (<em>Survey Graphic</em> Reprint)
Subject
The topic of the resource
African Americans
Syphilis control
Description
An account of the resource
This is the cover for an article reprint of Parran's piece in <em>Survey Graphic</em> on syphilis, TB, and African Americans. The cover image features black medical professionals. The cotton on the bottom right references the South.
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 544, 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
1938
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
African American
infectious disease
nurse
physician
stethoscope
syphilis
TB
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/b8672716f270b884a75b416871c670d3.jpg
18cd06ce0cd94ce77671845136c41b56
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Why Routine Tests Should Be Given"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Testing
Description
An account of the resource
This pictorial statistic shows the rates at which syphilis is detected via Wasserman exams when it is given routinely and only when the illness is suspected. The image is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, <em>Shadow on the Land</em>.
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
arm
nurse
patient
physician
spirochete
statistic
stethoscope
syphilis
test
testing
Wasserman
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/cb868cc12dcb30b978f8f2fd3f9b7a1b.jpg
2cdb38133be3f9ac0a50de9b1f4215bd
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Military Posters (WWII)
Description
An account of the resource
The intended audience of these posters is servicemen as the US was mobilizing for and fighting World War II.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940 to 1945
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 (Slide of original)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Good News!"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Venereal disease—Treatment
Description
An account of the resource
"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
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1942 to 1944
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: 112-P-105
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
clinic
cure
gonorrhea
physician
syphilis
treatment
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/f224435a2033cfdb0733a03566e9ff8c.jpg
a3026bd89f470302cc20667023a6d849
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Military Posters (WWII)
Description
An account of the resource
The intended audience of these posters is servicemen as the US was mobilizing for and fighting World War II.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940 to 1945
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"This Ain't No Laughing Matter!"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Venereal disease—Prevention—Prophylaxis
Venereal disease—Vector—Women
Venereal disease—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
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!"
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Army Air Force
Source
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National Library of Medicine, Images from the History of Medicine, <a href="http://ihm.nlm.nih.gov/luna/servlet/detail/NLMNLM~1~1~101439089~139067:-This-ain-t-no-laughing-matter!-?qvq=mgid:12271&mi=7&trs=51">http://ihm.nlm.nih.gov/luna/servlet/detail/NLMNLM~1~1~101439089~139067:-This-ain-t-no-laughing-matter!-?qvq=mgid:12271&mi=7&trs=51</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1940s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NLM Call Number: PP046711 map
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
hospital bed
military
physician
prophylaxis
serviceman
syringe
woman
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/204b72465fc033214ed5b3b9a3456f81.jpg
d2bfaaa0c260a885df45d75de135724e
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
"Our Family Are Having Their Blood Tests Like Thousands of Others"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Testing
Family
Description
An account of the resource
This is the cover to a syphilis pamphlet created for African American audiences. It shows a mother getting her blood drawn for a blood test while her husband and daughter look on.
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, Venereal Disease Projects, Negro Project, VD Pamphlets for Negroes, Box 119, Folder 02, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/111229">http://purl.umn.edu/111229</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1943 to 1945
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: sw0045-box119-fdr02
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
African American
blood test
children
family
father
man
mother
photograph
physician
syphilis
test tube
tourniquet
woman
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/d83b88822a1f0ee7dbf3d73e26ef10b8.jpg
a26fc8cdd5c016971f122a249ccd8b88
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: A Message to the Negroes of Mississippi"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis
Description
An account of the resource
This is the cover for a pamphlet created for African American audiences. It features a photograph of a black woman getting blood drawn.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Mississippi State Board of Health
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, Venereal Disease Projects, Negro Project, VD Pamphlets for Negroes, Box 119, Folder 02, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/111229">http://purl.umn.edu/111229</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1943 to 1945
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: sw0045-box119-fdr02
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
African American
arm
blood test
children
DOH
physician
syphilis
tourniquet
woman
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/2a3a2aa30ba0ec7e7993e87b1e21644a.jpg
c99fcd9c39ebf3fe76a762db99504df7
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
American Social Hygiene Association (ASHA) Industry Projects
Description
An account of the resource
The ASHA created these materials as part of their efforts to promote social hygiene among industry during the war.
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940 to 1944
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
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis Can Be Cured"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Testing
Syphilis—Treatment
Description
An account of the resource
This poster informs viewers that syphilis can be cured if people are tested and treated adequately.
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 176, Folder 03, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/112299">http://purl.umn.edu/112299</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: sw0045-box176-fdr03-pa782
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
cure
physician
syphilis
treatment
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/6ce666ecca3e11cda57b7edaed7ef228.jpg
8f128074f8d117971db161959362d4b6
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
Comic strip
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Health Helps: Industry Guards Against Syphilis"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Exam
Health—Workers
Industry
Description
An account of the resource
This comic strip shows the initiation of an industry syphilis control program. It makes clear that screening employees for syphilis improves efficiency and that results will be confidential.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
C.D. Batchelor, artist
ASHA
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1941
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
efficiency
exam
industry
overalls
physician
statistic
syphilis
worker
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/98a52eafa5f23bdac14f683991547e75.jpg
09b4c3d0ad5f6a88ef1204796af8fa0d
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
Comic strip
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Health Helps: Jane Has a Healthy Baby"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Testing
Family
Description
An account of the resource
This comic strip shows Jane consulting her doctor and getting a prenatal syphilis test. She has a healthy baby. There is also text accompanying the strip that gives more information.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
C.D. Batchelor, artist
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, C.D. Batchelor Cartoons, 1940-1941, Box 177, Folder 23.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1941
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
congenital syphilis
exam
family
father
man
mother
physician
pregnancy
statistic
syphilis
woman
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/247ed960a2e2838daea7f86d6fe134f6.jpg
26e28bbe155a7f3e98e347dc88d5190f
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
Comic strip
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Health Helps: Frank and Ann Guard Against Syphilis"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Exam
Syphilis—Testing
Marriage
Description
An account of the resource
This comic strip shows a couple, Frank and Ann, who consult their physician and get premarital syphilis exams. There is also text accompanying the strip that gives more information.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
C.D. Batchelor, artist
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, C.D. Batchelor Cartoons, 1940-1941, Box 177, Folder 23.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1941
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
couple
family
man
marriage
physician
premarital exam
syphilis
woman
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/9f1f5331ce759d29b1677b6374ac1fd3.jpg
8901248e35a4ccd42a06dd35c6d152ff
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
American Social Hygiene Association (ASHA) Industry Projects
Description
An account of the resource
The ASHA created these materials as part of their efforts to promote social hygiene among industry during the war.
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940 to 1944
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
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"We Are Helping to Stamp Out Syphilis"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Venereal disease control--Community participation
Venereal disease control—Leadership—Medicine
Description
An account of the resource
This poster shows a physician and nurses leading a group of people, indicating they are all participating in syphilis control efforts.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ben Klein, artist
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, 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/62570">http://purl.umn.edu/62570</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: swhp0178
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
community
lab coat
nurse
physician
stamp out
stethoscope
syphilis
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https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/974ade90fdf07808d3b5c1862510c321.jpg
c0cb5c96192555bd6da0601ab12642b3
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Title
A name given to the resource
Batchelor Cartoons
Description
An account of the resource
These images are political cartoons drawn by C.D. Batchelor for the ASHA.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
C.D. Batchelor, artist
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.
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
"The Venereal Wards are Full of Wise Guys in Bed"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Venereal disease—Prevention—Prophylaxis
Venereal disease—Prevention—Self-control
Venereal disease—Treatment
World War II—Military
Description
An account of the resource
This poster shows 4 men in hospital beds. Each of them explains his error that led to contracting VD: "I could pick the safe ones," "I tried to treat myself," "I refused prophylaxis," "I knew it all. I ignored the advice of my CO my chaplain and the doc."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
C.D. Batchelor, artist
ASHA
Source
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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/62528">http://purl.umn.edu/62528</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: swhp0170
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
hospital bed
patient
physician
prophylaxis
safe
serviceman
treatment
VD ward
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https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/90e2fdd477ad2fd7c2f99c9d3366d076.jpg
3c389b8b519b7b3c24e79984c20b1f43
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis could have ruined my home, but..."
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Treatment
Family
Description
An account of the resource
"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.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
US Government
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, 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>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: swhp0100
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
family
home
mother
physician
syphilis
treatment
woman
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/d4d047ad1384d2ab3271934975f1d657.jpg
98ec15f400daac2e9fcb164f792656ac
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
"Syphilis is Bad Business"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control—Industry participation
Description
An account of the resource
This infographic informs employers about the components of an industrial syphilis control program.
"1. Health every employee get a blood test, especially accident and chronic sickness cases. 2. Keep examination results condiential between doctor, patient and health officer. 3. Enlist support of employees in a health campaign against syphilis and gonorrhea. 4. Don't fire an employee because of syphilis. Health him get cured. 5. SUpport local and state efforts to reduce syphilis in and near your town. 6. Help your town provide recreation for all ages. 7. Fight quackery and commercialized prostitution--archive accomplices of venereal diseases. 8. Consult your local health authorities and the American Social Hygiene Association about your problems."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
ASHA
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
ASHA, <em>Herald of Social Hygiene</em>, February, 1940, Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA, Box 41, Folder 541.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
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—World War II
blood test
court
DOH
employee
gonorrhea
infographic
physician
pictorial statistic
sports
syphilis
syringe
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/194c4248d6b0d482683e8365d5ee7cf0.jpg
55d298bd02fe054d0ae5adc88cf06bea
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Make Our Men as Fit as Our Machines"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Testing
Health—Workers
Health—Servicemen
Description
An account of the resource
"regular physical check-ups...with blood tests"
This poster promotes the inclusion of syphilis blood tests in routine physicals.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
USPHS
US Navy
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, United States Public Health Service posters, 1940s Box Oversize flat 1, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/62451">http://purl.umn.edu/62451</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1940
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: swhp0105
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
exam
machine
man
physician
stethoscope
syringe
tourniquet
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/95b1cbd73be1f361c454ef0b690f2623.png
c971217bc3a6824b256eac7e442a598f
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/f3ee16dafed8d49a9af406bf7620ec15.png
81a5f24e3de9c3066d68497ead16618a
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2114e500f4b3586b5f304b4462897942
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Title
A name given to the resource
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
A link, or reference, to another resource on the Internet.
URL
<a href="http://research.archives.gov/description/13275">http://research.archives.gov/description/13275</a>
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Three Counties Against Syphilis</em>
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control
Description
An account of the resource
This film documents a mobile trailer clinic program. Though the program only served African Americans in rural Georgia, it is highlighted as a success in syphilis control that could be applied to any population in any part of the nation.
(Click on the link below to download from OPA.)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
USPHS
Department of Agriculture
Philip S. Broughton, director
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
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/13275">http://research.archives.gov/description/13275</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1938
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
L.E. Burney, M.D., medical supervisor
Alois Havrilla, narrator
James C. Brandford, musical score
Hampton Institute Choir and Glee Club
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Film
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Educational
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: 13275
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
African American
bad blood
clinic
dragnet
education
industry
midwife
nurse
physician
religion
rural
south
spirochete
syphilis
syringe
trailer
treatment
Wasserman
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/c03bab6a9e58b701a69a309a39ac0f51.jpg
57ab968d9a53cd3fca3bef83566b6fc3
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Find Syphilis"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Testing
Description
An account of the resource
"Help Employees Get Blood Tests"
The poster promotes syphilis tests by employers.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Chicago, IL WPA Federal Art Project
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05184%20">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05184</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
between 1936 and 1941
LOC Note: Date stamped on verso: Mar 20 1941.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC: cph 3f05184
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
arm
blood test
employee
industry
physician
smokestack
syphilis
syringe
worker
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/32786b1cd24797621486803becbce9b5.jpg
a7e4ee2edbc60cce3de3004d2941e4a0
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 Can be Prevented and Cured"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Venereal disease—Prevention
Venereal disease—Treatment—Quacks
Description
An account of the resource
"If You Suspect Infection Go to a Reliable Doctor : If you cannot afford a Physician Go to a clinic : Department of Health, New York"
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Theodore Rosenthal, Director, Bureau of Social Hygiene, NYC Department of Health
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1940
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
NY State Department of Health
USPHS
WPA
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: RC 201.5N72 Venereal Disease Study NYC.
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
clinic
cure
gonorrhea
physician
prevention
syphilis
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/433bc902d6b298380e1a06c071d846d0.jpg
a685f4252ade51e58a8ba956ec5fd5fc
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
"No Physical Examination Complete without a Blood Test" (Cover)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Testing
Description
An account of the resource
"See Your Doctor To-day : Syphilis Can Be Prevented : Syphilis Can Be Cured : Bureau of Social Hygiene : 125 Worth St. N.Y.C."
This is the cover of a pamphlet about syphilis.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Theodore Rosenthal, Director, Bureau of Social Hygiene, NYC Department of Health
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1940
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
NY State Department of Health
USPHS
WPA
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: RC 201.5N72 Venereal Disease Study NYC.
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
blood test
cure
DOH
exam
hand
physician
syphilis
test tube
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/7c170e843974f7c7b2c1959108ddc97d.jpg
b307a3eec9ae310e4d95864f814bc085
Dublin Core
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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
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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
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/b9ac0c81685471c153e308a3224a065f.jpg
8d0a5bc672d2256c22ab2184aab68f85
Dublin Core
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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--Treatment)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Treatment
Description
An account of the resource
"Thirty shots of an arsephenamine; forty shots of bismuth. For no other serious disease is there so sure a cure."
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a physician using a syringe to inject treatment drugs into a patient's arm.
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
arm
cure
photograph
physician
syphilis
syringe
treatment
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/21dc7deda75da22a7bbbe8fd6faf3ee9.jpg
ea03f493d4ed728720e00fa3606eeb04
Dublin Core
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Drug Preparation)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Treatment
Description
An account of the resource
"Only a skilled physician can use arsphenamines, basic drugs in modern scientific treatment of syphilis."
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a physician preparing drugs for syphilis treatment.
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
gloves
photograph
physician
science
syphilis
treatment
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/9b60fbc6189b86b1623b6550fad7c2d5.jpg
2549fc0285c540db49cec21b85f68362
Dublin Core
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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--Doctor, Test)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Exam
Syphilis—Testing
Description
An account of the resource
"Self-treatment and the quack are useless in syphilis. See your doctor of local clinic for adequate treatment."
"Find syphilis early. Serum from the first sore may reveal syphilis even before the blood test will show it."
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. One photograph shows a doctor talking to a patient. The other depicts the preparation of slides to identify samples positive for 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
clinic
exam
lab coat
microscope
patient
photograph
physician
quack
treatment
-
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9c3faa1cbe1b2cce952ba4031558cf49
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768b6bda71cd3d312e614610ed410f91
Dublin Core
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Pamphlet)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Causes
Syphilis—Effects
Syphilis—Testing
Syphilis—Transmission
Syphilis—Treatment
Description
An account of the resource
An educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis.
Creator
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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
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US Government Printing Office
Date
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circa 1938
Identifier
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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
blood test
cure
exam
kiss
lab coat
marriage
microscope
microscopic view
photograph
physician
pregnancy
prostitution
quack
spirochete
syphilis
syringe
test tube
treatment
-
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
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
"Stamp Out Syphilis"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Testing
Family
Description
An account of the resource
This poster encourages couples to be tested before marriage to ensure healthy children.
"Every baby is entitled to be born healthy : Blood test & examination should be made before marriage by your doctor or Bureau of Social Hygiene Clinic, 51 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
NYC WPA Federal Art Project
Source
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Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05592">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05592</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
between 1936 and 1938
LOC Note: Date stamped on verso: Apr 9 1938.
Contributor
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Bureau of Social Hygiene
Identifier
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LOC: cph 3f05592
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
blood test
children
exam
marriage
physician
syphilis
-
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
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
"Vision Can Be Saved"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Congenital
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
This poster warns that although half of children with congenital syphilis have vision problems, this can be prevented.
"50% of babies born with syphilis have impaired eyesight : Consult a reputable physician."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
NYC WPA Federal Art Project
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05597">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05597</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1936 or 1937
LOC Notes: Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
NYC Department of Correction
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC: cph 3f05597
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
children
physician
statistic
syphilis
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
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
"Gonorrhea Causes Blindness - Arthritis, Invalidism and Misery"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Gonorrhea—Effects
Gonorrhea—Exam
Gonorrhea—Education
Description
An account of the resource
This poster informs the audience that although gonorrhea has serious effects, they can be avoided. A knight stomps down a snake.
"It can be prevented and cured : For examination and free pamphlets go to your doctor or Dept. of Health clinic."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
NYC WPA Federal Art Project
Halls, Richard, 1906- artist
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05328">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05328</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
between 1936 and 1939
LOC Notes: Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Staten Island Case Finding Project
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC: cph 3f05328
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
cure
DOH
education
exam
knight
physician
prevention
snake
-
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7112db2b0585be91ec1f4b286cd5b3d5
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
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
"The First 2 Years"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Transmission
Syphilis—Relapse
Description
An account of the resource
This poster warns about syphilis relapses.
"91% of syphilitic infections relapse in this period : The disease may be transmitted to others who contact the lesion : Consult a reputable physician."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
NYC WPA Federal Art Project
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05587">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05587</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1936 or 1937
LOC Notes: Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
NYC Department of Correction
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC: cph 3f05587
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
physician
statistic
-
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987d8d0d3f872917847178e906ef5a2c
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
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 Strikes One Out of Ten Adults"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Incidence
Syphilis—Prevalence
Description
An account of the resource
This poster informs audiences that 1/10 adults will contract syphilis.
"Consult a reputable physician."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
NYC WPA Federal Art Project
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b48906">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b48906</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1936 or 1937
LOC Notes: Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
NYC Department of Correction
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC: cph 3b48906
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
1/10
bolt
physician
statistic
syphilis
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
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
"Shame May Be Fatal"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Venereal disease—Treatment
Venereal disease—Shame
Description
An account of the resource
This poster urges audiences to visit a physician if they believe they have venereal disease, discouraging feelings of false shame that keep people from hiding their illness.
"If you fear you have contracted a disease don't let false shame destroy health & happiness : Consult a reputable physician."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
NYC WPA Federal Art Project
Kallenberg, Alex, artist
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b49018">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b49018</a>.
LOC Reference: Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 217.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1936 or 1937
LOC Notes: Date stamped on verso: Dec 1 1937.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
NYC Department of Correction
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
cph 3b49018
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
false shame
physician
syphilophobia
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
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
"Know the Risks Involved"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Causes
Youth
Statistics
Description
An account of the resource
This poster uses statistics in order to convey that young people are significantly affected by syphilis.
"Know the risks involved : Syphilis is acquired and transmitted largely by youth : Youth should receive special attention : Consult a reputable physician. Last year a half-million cases of early syphilis were reported in the United States : 100,000 were under 19 yrs of age : 13,000 were between 11 and 15."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
NYC WPA Federal Art Project
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05626%20">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05626</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1936 or 1937
LOC: Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
NYC Department of Correction
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC: cph 3f05626
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
physician
statistic
syphilis
youth
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Don't Wait, 70% are Doomed"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Treatment
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
This poster urges people to seek treatment immediately.
"Don't wait - 70% are doomed if treatment of syphilis is delayed for 3 years after the disease is contracted : Consult a reputable physician."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
NYC WPA Federal Art Project
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b48914">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b48914</a>. LOC Reference: Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 219.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1936 or 1937
LOC: Date stamped on verso: Dec 1 1937.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
New York Department of Correction
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC: cph 3b48914
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
physician
statistic
syphilis
syphilophobia
treatment
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Your Blood Is Bad Means You Have Syphilis"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis--Treatment
Syphilis--Causes
Description
An account of the resource
This poster advises audiences that "bad blood" is another name for syphilis, how the disease is spread, and that six months to a year of treatment is required.
"Your blood is bad means you have syphilis : You can give it to others through sexual intercourse and in other ways : You must keep up treatments for at least six months to one year following infection : Consult a reputable physician."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
NYC WPA Federal Art Project
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/cph.3f05598/">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05598</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1936 or 1937
LOC: Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
New York Dept. of Correction
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC Digital ID: cph 3f05598
bad blood
physician
syphilis
test tube
treatment
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Posters & Projects
Description
An account of the resource
Items created by the New Deal work program, the WPA (1935-1943). Most of these posters were created by arts programs that crafted images conveying messages about community events, exhibitions, theater productions, educational programs, and of course health and hygiene. Some items are random visuals related to WPA health projects.
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"As Old As Creation, Syphilis is Now Curable"
Description
An account of the resource
This poster advises people to consult their physicians for information on syphilis treatment.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
New York WPA Federal Art Project
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Library of Congress, “Prints and Photographs Online Catalog,” Prints and Photographs Division, <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b48847">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3b48847</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1936 or 1937
LOC: Date stamped on verso: Dec 1 1937.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Town of Hempstead
W.H. Runcie M.D. Health Officer
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC Digital ID: cph 3b48847
animal
cure
physician
syphilis