1
50
12
-
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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
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/48b159db0da13c79e59236fa52a37e94.jpeg
e712d001b65f8c6c6c096e25cab4abe1
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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
"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
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/bda287d83e3d7ba9efc0533c192acc66.jpg
74fd77a88f880696cd791fded0793cdb
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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
"Syphilis May Cause"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
"Heart trouble, blindness, deafness, mental disorders : Have your blood tested"
This poster warns audiences about the effects of syphilis.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
NY 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.3f05349">http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f05349</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: May 14 1941.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
LOC: cph 3f05349
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
blind
blood test
deaf
heart disease
mental illness
syphilis
-
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0abfd081d7505674fc152d45bb5d9428
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033cff582b9c6df61322ae4ef6c6bf53
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3f06cc7ee4a2eafeb694aa6e98902875
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2b7991be37f16c77fd3b505cc16a772f
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b2239eb4c4b4cb52467bff9ecfa27a7d
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Pamphlet
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Title
A name given to the resource
"The A-B-C of Syphilis"
Description
An account of the resource
"What the average person should know about a very dangerous and prevalent disease"
This pamphlet includes short entires about syphilis in alphabetical order. It was included in National Social Hygiene Day Program Kits.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
ASHA
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 071, Folder 12.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1938-1940
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
blind
blood test
casual contact
children
clinic
cup
death
efficiency
family
gonorrhea
health
heart disease
home
husband
kiss
law
marriage
mental illness
microscope
microscopic view
NSHD
parent
pregnancy
premarital exam
promiscuity
prophylaxis
prostitute
quack
sex
snake
spirochete
sports
syphilis
treatment
Wasserman
wife
youth
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/b2a3c2cf58cce6e6c2de57b5538ee07e.jpg
4a2e590a3093223c8244912bc1e773b4
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
"Good Blood" (Detail--Blind Man)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
"Don't Let This Happen to You"
This pamphlet about syphilis was created for African American audiences. It includes information about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and effects. While it does use the word "syphilis" a few times, it primarily uses the phrase "bad blood" to refer to the illness. This detail is an image of a blind man.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
William A. Mason, MD
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
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Georgia Department of Public Health
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
bad blood
blind
DOH
glasses
syphilis
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/3aac73117fe40ccbdf4947f131322184.jpg
38ee6c4be3428f1437e358d7d0b5526c
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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
"Did You Know"
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II—Military
Venereal disease—Prevention—Prophylaxis
Venereal disease—Vector—Women
Description
An account of the resource
"THAT the 483 squadron has the 8 BALL with the only VENEREAL DISEASE case for OCT : THAT the man got his infection while on furlough : THAT he did not wear a rubber or take a PRO : THAT the PLAQUE for best effort will be awarded to the 486th squadron for the month of OCTOBER : THAT SYPHILIS is a common cause for blindness--paralysis and insanity : THAT Pick-UPS cause 4 times more VENEREAL DISEASE than Prostitutes"
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Al Barra, artist
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-3
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
blind
line graph
military
prophylaxis
statistic
syphilis
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/873d167d0e428cf10ee32e90a7140711.jpg
881159cadc96939d71d74468fa93ea3a
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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
"Medal of Horror"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
World War II—Military
Description
An account of the resource
This poster features a blind soldier wearing a sign that reads: "Please Help! Blind from Syphilis"
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Pvt. D. H. Silver, artist
Surgeon, Headquarters 3rd Air Force
Reproduced by 3rd Air Force Engineers Reproduction Section
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-11
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
blind
crutch / cane
cup
glasses
serviceman
syphilis
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/0f93771bf66fb122aceef5ee4858ebc6.jpg
d96d3343d7578f748404eba349cc945f
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis A Cause of Blindness"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
This pictorial statistic conveys that syphilis is responsible for 15% of cases of blindness. It repeats the symbol of a blind man to represent the statistic. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, <em>Shadow on the Land.</em>
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Thomas Parran
Pictorial Statistics, Inc
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41, Folder 537, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1937
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
blind
crutch / cane
glasses
man
spirochete
statistic
syphilis
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/486d8da6db2bc574130f453c37a97dbd.jpg
fe8a482ead029c280b0b641a6767e05e
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
"The Infected Person May Choose"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Testing
Syphilis—Treatment
Syphilis—Effects
Description
An account of the resource
This pictorial statistic contrasts the progression of syphilis in a person who seeks medical care and one who does not. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, <em>Shadow on the Land</em>.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Thomas Parran
Pictorial Statistics, Inc
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Papers of Dr. Thomas Parran, Jr., MD, Box 41, Folder 537, University of Pittsburgh Archive Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1937
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
blind
children
crutch / cane
cure
family
insanity
man
spirochete
syphilis
test
treatment
woman
-
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https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/1e807c47e919057d87fc7aa6540df94c.jpg
caed663f9d7f2b6a33787a8dbb098b2b
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318dd4733b4c8827a1aa302cafe24555
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/3619538e73479d4e6d42a6f1519ba5e9.jpg
709a12f2abd933d64675b3b99a437153
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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
Brochure
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"The Venereal Menace: An Exhibit for Adults"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis control—Display or exhibit
Description
An account of the resource
This brochure shows the PHS version of the "Keeping Fit" poster exhibit for young men.
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, Box 169, Folder 06, <a href="http://purl.umn.edu/111701">http://purl.umn.edu/111701</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1920-1922
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: sw0045-box169-fdr06
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
blind
children
germ
lab
law
marriage
menace
microscope
microscopic view
pick-up
prostitution
quack
recreation
sex ed
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/6b8eb422fa08ea7563dd3ed022403b74.jpg
17a53c753772e04b9dba59713aac1f32
Dublin Core
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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
"Blinded by Gonorrhea"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Gonorrhea—Effects
Family
Description
An account of the resource
This poster explains how men may transmit gonorrhea to their family and that children can be blinded by the illness. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."
"If the mother has gonorrhea, her child may be blinded at birth : Simple medical treatment at time of birth will prevent such blindness : Men who think themselves cured sometimes infect their wives with gonorrhea. Chronic ill-health and inability to have children are often caused by gonorrhea. Many serious operations on married women are due to this disease"
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/62416">http://purl.umn.edu/62416</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: swhp0087
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
blind
children
gonorrhea
man
treatment
wife
woman
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/4c1c6ef33a8d4fc30a324abdbbe55f72.jpg
ca392a96687bf110db9c4851b71d78d3
Dublin Core
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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
"Blind Boys"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Gonorrhea—Effects
Description
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This poster features a photograph of young boys and explains that they have been blinded due to gonorrhea.
"These boys are blind because their mothers had gonorrhea, in most cases contracted from the father. Most of the blindness in children is due to gonorrhea."
Creator
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YMCA
USPHS
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/62412">http://purl.umn.edu/62412</a>.
Date
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1919
Identifier
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UMedia: swhp0028
Coverage
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United States—1920s
blind
children
father
gonorrhea
photograph