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VD Treatment
This poster describes the importance of treatment. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."
"Gonorrhea and syphilis usually can be cured if treatment is given early enough by a reputable physician or at a clinic :…
"Gonorrhea and syphilis usually can be cured if treatment is given early enough by a reputable physician or at a clinic :…
Shadow on the Land (Syphilis) Exhibit Sketch
This is a planning sketch for an exhibit at the 1939 World's Fair.
Shadow on the Land (Syphilis) Exhibit
This photograph shows an exhibit about syphilis titled, "The Shadow on the Land" that appeared at the 1939 World's Fair. It features a large microscope, photographs of family and children, and a map of the United States. Fair visitors are shown…
Pasteur Exhibit
This photograph shows a demonstration of the milk pasteurization process at a 1939 World's Fair.
Germs of Syphilis
This poster shows an image of a scientist in a lab and a microscopic view of syphilis microbes. It also explains the long-term effects of the illness and the effectiveness of early treatment.
"Syphilis may affect any part of the body, including…
"Syphilis may affect any part of the body, including…
Germs of Gonorrhea
This poster features an image of gonococci under a microscope. The text explains the effects of gonorrhea and emphasizes a cure is possible but difficult. The poster is part of the "Keeping Fit" poster series.
"Gonorrhea may cause stricture,…
"Gonorrhea may cause stricture,…
Fight Syphilis
This film portrays syphilis as a threat to the war effort and urges citizens to help fight against it. It presents public health control methods and "social protection" concerns. Click on the link below to download from OPA.
"The Venereal Menace: An Exhibit for Adults"
This brochure shows the PHS version of the "Keeping Fit" poster exhibit for young men.
"Research" (Medicine & Public Health Building Mural)
This photograph shows a mural on the medicine and public health building at the 1939 World's Fair. It shows a scientist doing lab work.
"Platform for Action"
This pictorial statistic outlines a plan for controlling syphilis. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, Shadow on the Land.
"Government and State Clinics"
"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…
"Are We Checking the Great Plague"
This is an article by R.A. Vonderlehr in Survey Graphic giving an update on the state of syphilis control in the US.
"Are We Checking the Great Plague?" (Detail--Blood Samples)
This photograph shows a woman working with blood samples. This is from an article by R.A. Vonderlehr in Survey Graphic giving an update on the state of syphilis control in the US.
"A Community Program for Tuberculosis and Syphilis Control" (Survey Graphic Reprint)
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.