1
50
12
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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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Cause, Spread, Cure)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Causes
Syphilis—Effects
Syphilis—Epidemiology
Syphilis—Germs
Syphilis—Transmission
Syphilis—Treatment
Description
An account of the resource
"About SYPHILIS..We know : 1. The Cause (Spirochetes) 2. How it is Spread 3. And How it May Be Cured"
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. This graphic summarizes the information included in the pamphlet about the cause, transmission, and treatment of syphilis.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
USPHS
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
National Archives, Box 648, Record Group 69: Records of the Works Progress Administration, 1922-1944, Series: State Project Reports and Research Publications, compiled 1933-1943, documenting the period ca. 1605-1949.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
US Government Printing Office
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1938
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: RC 201.5C32 “11 Pamphlets, English and Other Language”
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
children
clinic
congenital syphilis
contacts
cup
death
germ
husband
infographic
kiss
marriage
microscopic view
physician
pictorial statistic
prostitution
spirochete
syphilis
treatment
wife
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/02f0514f56ffac887b1ab60ca49d9e2e.jpg
28cbf5ad176ff5c44dc8d1a19cb18cc8
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Chart
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Syphilis and the Unborn"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Congenital
Description
An account of the resource
"Five out of six babies of <em>untreated</em> syphilitic mothers are born dead or diseased."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
ASHA
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 177, Folder 18.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa late 1930s
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
children
congenital syphilis
death
healthy
infographic
mother
pictorial statistic
spirochete
syphilis
treatment
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/8ef4760fe714f222de0b17370dbb4732.jpg
4861243fb5cb3172f92dd677e7f3f4d2
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Chart
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Wassermann in Newborn Babies in Relation to Treatment of Mother during Pregnancy"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Congenital
Syphilis—Treatment
Description
An account of the resource
This infographic breaks down the syphilis status of babies based on the among of treatment their mothers received during pregnancy.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
ASHA
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 177, Folder 18.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa late 1930s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
NYC Health Department
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
bar graph
children
congenital syphilis
infographic
mother
pictorial statistic
syphilis
treatment
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/8a0ac1843fdcacd356ae39f895ba6eae.jpg
6a3f233abee363b1afa7053e68bf185c
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Epidemiological Images
Description
An account of the resource
The items in this collection are images based on epidemiological information. They were reproduced as posters.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Chart
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Investigation of a Localized Outbreak of Syphilis in New York City"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Epidemiology
Description
An account of the resource
This graphic shows how syphilis was spread among people in NYC. It shows "normal," homosexual, and "family and other" contacts.
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 173, Folder 12, <a href="purl.umn.edu/112054">purl.umn.edu/112054</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
NYC Department of Health
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: sw0045-box173-fdr12-pa145
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
congenital syphilis
contacts
family
homosexual
prostitute
sex
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/018c79583fb112b67d2770682115730d.jpg
b82f4ccad12214825d9a45b58b03b902
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Epidemiological Images
Description
An account of the resource
The items in this collection are images based on epidemiological information. They were reproduced as posters.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Chart
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Outbreak of Syphilis in a Rural County, Monroe County, Tennessee"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Epidemiology
Description
An account of the resource
This chart shows the spread of syphilis in a rural southern community.
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 173, Folder 12, purl.umn.edu/112054.
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
Kimbrough, Cowgill, and Bowerman, Madisonville, TN
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
UMedia: sw0045-box173-fdr12-pa145
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
United States--Great Depression
children
congenital syphilis
contacts
family
prostitute
rural
sex
south
wife
-
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/9a373cb6f570ee853263b4ec60a0860c.jpg
71f55126d1e6f4bf0055b22930763c34
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Epidemiological Images
Description
An account of the resource
The items in this collection are images based on epidemiological information. They were reproduced as posters.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Chart
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"How Syphilis Spreads Through Prostitution"
Description
An account of the resource
"Outbreak of syphilis infections in a rural county : Monroe County, Tennessee"
This is an epidemiological chart that shows how one syphilis epidemic spread. This image was created earlier in the 1930s. Here it appears with a new heading.
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, ASHA, The Attack on Commercialized Prostitution, 1941, Box 177, Folder 28.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1941
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Kimbrough, Cowgill, and Bowerman, Madisonville, TN
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
children
congenital syphilis
contacts
family
man
prostitute
prostitution
rural
sex
south
syphilis
wife
woman
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/ededbf49e46dd6818625ae51724ea257.jpg
770017f5bfd8ce1a9b169b743a2c4ec0
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
Dublin Core
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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/742464c17eae47e72417f9f3087a9926.jpg
75faccf384bfc10cb2acb5e6a309cc48
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Case Finding in Familial Syphilis and Prevention of Congenital Syphilis"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Congenital
Description
An account of the resource
This chart diagrams the process of finding cases of syphilis within families and how to prevent congenital syphilis.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
ASHA
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, Box 177, Folder 6.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1930
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
blood test
congenital syphilis
contacts
family
father
mother
pregnancy
syphilis
treatment
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/0a6bc3fa706219543a6c37430cb8f901.jpg
6fec348054566aeb11e320c84dc9f017
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.
Dublin Core
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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/33ab10c24f340e94f62d92036be883f3.jpg
fbf345d26e8f6ee2ae1792c3c6760c29
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
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
"Inherited Syphilis"
Subject
The topic of the resource
Syphilis—Congenital
Description
An account of the resource
This poster uses a graphic picture of a child with congenital syphilis to warn that men's decisions to have premarital sex can have drastic effects for their future children.
"A man may transmit syphilis to his children. His children's children may pay the penalty of his mistake."
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/62386">http://purl.umn.edu/62386</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: swhp0027
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
-
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/539c96d949b695ecf9ff8e149fd2586c.png
b3f0775d139f4fa5512d4ce009d47226
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/b219a4c8338ed308262769c03f5edf99.png
655f58122ed98e46661c58bf89103cf7
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/59bac35d0b2d8c264cf4cc571609dc31.png
7d577e535c1caf34ac09aba4ad96d627
https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/files/original/fd547fc74877024a647ab36d6c59e1fa.png
1165476ec3bae08dae3dadaf894e861b
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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
http://research.archives.gov/description/13276
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>To the People of the United States</em>
Description
An account of the resource
This film puts the syphilis problem in the context of the war. It presents the effects of the illness, statistics about how it affects the war effort, and control principles.
(Click on the link below to download the film from the OPA.)
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/13276">http://research.archives.gov/description/13276</a>.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1944
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
NARA: 13276
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
congenital syphilis
military
prevalence
Scandinavia
selective service