https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/browse?tags=man&output=atom2024-03-28T21:47:56+00:00Omekahttps://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/413
"I haven't seen Bill jive around--where is he, anyway? Oh, Bill? He got acquainted with some gal the other day--Well Bill is Kinda Careless--He thinks "pick-ups" are okay--Them days is gone forever!"]]>2015-07-18T10:37:31+00:00
This comic poster shows two servicemen discussing the fate of their friend who contracted VD from a pick-up.
"I haven't seen Bill jive around--where is he, anyway? Oh, Bill? He got acquainted with some gal the other day--Well Bill is Kinda Careless--He thinks "pick-ups" are okay--Them days is gone forever!"
Source
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.
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.
Two older men sit having a drink. One says, "My boy was wounded in the African landing." The other man, looking disappointed, replies, "Mine was wounded in this country by a street walker."
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.
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"A physician in a middlewestern city asked the State Health Department to trace the source of infection in 3 cases of newly acquired infectious syphilis in his practice, all men (B). The infection was traced back to 1 woman, a prostitute (A). Then the inquiry turned to persons whom these men might have infected. It was discovered that 1 man had infected 1 girl, and another man 9 girls, of whom 6 were under 18 years of age (C). Of these, 4 girls in turn infected 4 other men (D). In all 24 persons were examined and 18 were found infected and placed under treatment."]]>2013-11-01T07:48:46+00:00
This chart shows the results of an epidemiological investigation of cases of syphilis.
"A physician in a middlewestern city asked the State Health Department to trace the source of infection in 3 cases of newly acquired infectious syphilis in his practice, all men (B). The infection was traced back to 1 woman, a prostitute (A). Then the inquiry turned to persons whom these men might have infected. It was discovered that 1 man had infected 1 girl, and another man 9 girls, of whom 6 were under 18 years of age (C). Of these, 4 girls in turn infected 4 other men (D). In all 24 persons were examined and 18 were found infected and placed under treatment."
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"Love is essential, and mutual respect, common interests, and unselfish consideration are the foundations of love : Sexual abstinence before marriage for both man and woman is the only reliable safeguard for the welfare of the family : To be sure that both man and woman are physically fit, each should have a medical examination before marriage. The laws of several states now require such an examination"]]>2013-10-18T08:05:39+00:00
The poster promotes abstinence and medical exams before marriage. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."
"Love is essential, and mutual respect, common interests, and unselfish consideration are the foundations of love : Sexual abstinence before marriage for both man and woman is the only reliable safeguard for the welfare of the family : To be sure that both man and woman are physically fit, each should have a medical examination before marriage. The laws of several states now require such an examination"
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"Decent good times lead to more good times because they promote permanent friendships : Entertain your boy friends in your own home : Introduce them to your family and to older friends whom your trust : Be proud of your friends"]]>2013-10-18T07:38:06+00:00
This poster encourages young women to socialize with young men around their family and friends. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."
"Decent good times lead to more good times because they promote permanent friendships : Entertain your boy friends in your own home : Introduce them to your family and to older friends whom your trust : Be proud of your friends"
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"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"]]>2015-02-25T13:06:57+00:00
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"
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/341 "'Pick-up' acquaintances often take girls autoriding, to cafés, and to theatres with the intention of leading them into sex relations. Disease or child-birth may follow : Avoid the man who tries to take liberties with you : He is selfishly thoughtless and inconsiderate of you : Believe no one who says it is necessary to indulge sex desire : Know the men you associate with"]]>2013-10-18T07:38:41+00:00
This poster warns women not to associate with men they don't know. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."
"'Pick-up' acquaintances often take girls autoriding, to cafés, and to theatres with the intention of leading them into sex relations. Disease or child-birth may follow : Avoid the man who tries to take liberties with you : He is selfishly thoughtless and inconsiderate of you : Believe no one who says it is necessary to indulge sex desire : Know the men you associate with"
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.
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, Shadow on the Land.
This pictorial statistic shows how syphilis spreads between different people. It uses the spirochete symbol to indicate individuals' status. It is modeled after an epidemiological image from the early 1930s. Here, the image is presented without many of the details about the case that originally appeared with it. The infographic is is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, Shadow on the Land.
This pictorial statistic shows syphilis atop a list of health threats including scarlet fever, TB, auto accidents, and diphtheria. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, Shadow on the Land.
This pictorial statistic conveys that most patients get less that 10 injections of treatment and that only a few injections commonly leads to relapses of syphilis. It uses images of syringes and men sitting and standing to represent the statistics. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, Shadow on the Land.
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, Shadow on the Land.
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This poster warns that venereal diseases are easy to get. It shows a serviceman outside a bar with a woman. A prophylaxis station is across the street.]]>2013-09-06T12:25:34+00:00
This poster warns that venereal diseases are easy to get. It shows a serviceman outside a bar with a woman. A prophylaxis station is across the street.
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.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/257PROPHYLAXIS will see you through."
This poster features an image of a blind man walking with a cane. It warns audiences to use prophylaxis to prevent these effects.]]>2015-02-25T13:17:14+00:00
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.
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.
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This poster features a woman soliciting a soldier on the street. Hitler and Tojo look on, commenting that diseased pick-ups help the Axis.]]>2015-07-18T09:06:23+00:00
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"Ja! Ve Should Giff Medals to Der Pickups. They Put Soldiers Out of Action Better than Ve Could Yet"
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.
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This poster shows a woman calling a serviceman into her room from off the street. A poster in her room and a small Japanese figure tugging on the serviceman's leg associates the woman with the Axis.]]>2015-07-18T08:59:46+00:00
"Use a Prophylactic: Go to a Prophylactic Station"
This poster shows a woman calling a serviceman into her room from off the street. A poster in her room and a small Japanese figure tugging on the serviceman's leg associates the woman with the Axis.
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.
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This poster advises couples to get VD exams before marrying to ensure their happiness.]]>2015-07-18T08:58:06+00:00
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"Happiness Ahead--For the Healthy but Not for the Diseased"
"Get Full Medical Examination For VD Before Marriage"
This poster advises couples to get VD exams before marrying to ensure their happiness.
Source
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.
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This poster appeals to servicemen's concerns about family, warning that VD could threaten their future plans. It features an image of a young woman and a baby.]]>2015-02-25T13:05:49+00:00
"Every man dreams of a healthy family! Don't Let Syphilis or Clap Kill that Dream"
This poster appeals to servicemen's concerns about family, warning that VD could threaten their future plans. It features an image of a young woman and a baby.
Source
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.
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This poster warns that sometimes penicillin doesn't work and that it is easier to prevent rather than cure venereal diseases.]]>2013-08-19T08:28:12+00:00
"Todavia Resulta Mas Facil Prevenir Que Curar Las Enfermedades Venereas"
This poster warns that sometimes penicillin doesn't work and that it is easier to prevent rather than cure venereal diseases.
Source
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.
This comic features two sailors. One picks up women all around the world and ends up sick. The other ignores other women and returns home to his sweetheart.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, United States Navy, circa 1940-1945, Box Oversize flat 1 and map case drawer 11, http://purl.umn.edu/62549.
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.
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, http://purl.umn.edu/111229.
]]>https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/136First and Best Social Hygiene Teachers!"]]>
"If your child asks a question regarding sex, answer it simply, naturally, and in your own language--not book language. Remember, it is just another question to your child--and only a sex question because you know its later significance. Flatter yourself that you are a better teacher than the street, the alley, the gutter. Whether your child will be a stenographer or an engineer, it will probably be a parent. Keep it sexually fit for parenthood! Your city, state and traveling libraries have fine approved books to help you. Your child believes you are the best parent it could have. Meet that inspiring faith."]]>2015-02-25T13:06:27+00:00
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"Parents Are the Child's First and Best Social Hygiene Teachers!"
This poster urges parents to deal frankly with their children's questions about sex, connecting social hygiene education to their future success.
"If your child asks a question regarding sex, answer it simply, naturally, and in your own language--not book language. Remember, it is just another question to your child--and only a sex question because you know its later significance. Flatter yourself that you are a better teacher than the street, the alley, the gutter. Whether your child will be a stenographer or an engineer, it will probably be a parent. Keep it sexually fit for parenthood! Your city, state and traveling libraries have fine approved books to help you. Your child believes you are the best parent it could have. Meet that inspiring faith."
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, ASHA, Parents are the Child's First and Best Social Hygiene Teachers!, circa 1942, Box 177, Folder 25.
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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. ]]>2015-07-18T09:40:13+00:00
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"How Syphilis Spreads Through Prostitution"
Description
"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.
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.
This comic shows the positive choices soldiers make when a town provides them with "wholesome recreation" and social events, nice places to stay, and "nice" girls to spend time with. At the end of the comic, Bill and Jim comment that they enjoyed themselves and there is no need to get a medical exam. There is also text accompanying the strip that gives more information.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, C.D. Batchelor Cartoons, 1940-1941, Box 177, Folder 23.
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.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, C.D. Batchelor Cartoons, 1940-1941, Box 177, Folder 23.
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.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, C.D. Batchelor Cartoons, 1940-1941, Box 177, Folder 23.
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, http://purl.umn.edu/62467.
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This poster contrasts the fate of two men with syphilis. It shows a happy man who got treatment and a man on crutches who did not.]]>2015-02-25T13:17:31+00:00
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, http://purl.umn.edu/62564.
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, http://purl.umn.edu/62453.
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, http://purl.umn.edu/62444.
American Social Health Association Records (1905-2005), University of Minnesota, Social Welfare History Archives, American Social Health Association, National Social Hygiene Day Posters, 1940-1952, Box Oversize flat 1, http://purl.umn.edu/62392.
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This poster promotes the inclusion of syphilis blood tests in routine physicals. ]]>2015-07-09T11:53:15+00:00
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, http://purl.umn.edu/62451.
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This poster conveys that "pick-ups" spread venereal disease and urges soldiers to use prophylaxis if they have sex.]]>2013-08-08T09:12:41+00:00
"Pick-ups spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : Guard against infection : If you have sex relations... 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station immediately if possible. Don't be a Dope...Avoid VD (Venereal Disease)"
This poster conveys that "pick-ups" spread venereal disease and urges soldiers to use prophylaxis if they have sex.
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, http://purl.umn.edu/62436.
National Archives, Record Group 44: Records of the Office of Government Reports, 1932-1947, Series: World War II Posters, compiled 1942-1945, http://research.archives.gov/description/514834.