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"Stamp Out Syphilis!" (Survey Graphic Reprint)
This is the cover of a reprint of an article from the July 1936 issue of Survey Graphic.
"Syphilis Strikes One Out of Every 10 Adults" (Survey Graphic Reprint)
This is a pictorial statistic about syphilis rates from the article "Stamp Out Syphilis!" from the July 1936 issue of Survey Graphic.
"Age and Sex" (Survey Graphic Reprint)
This is a pictorial statistic that breaks down the incidence of syphilis by age and sex. It also includes a graphic to compare the total population distribution by age and sex. It is from the article "Stamp Out Syphilis!" from the July 1936 issue of…
"Outcome of Latent Untreated Syphilis in Pregnancy" (Survey Graphic Reprint)
This pictorial statistic shows the results of syphilis treatment during pregnancy. It is from a reprint of the July 1936 article "Stamp Out Syphilis!" in Survey Graphic.
"As Old As Creation, Syphilis is Now Curable"
This poster advises people to consult their physicians for information on syphilis treatment.
"Your Blood Is Bad Means You Have Syphilis"
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…
"Your blood is bad means you have syphilis : You can give it to others through sexual…
"Don't Wait, 70% are Doomed"
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."
"Don't wait - 70% are doomed if treatment of syphilis is delayed for 3 years after the disease is contracted : Consult a reputable physician."
"Know the Risks Involved"
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…
"Know the risks involved : Syphilis is acquired and transmitted largely by youth : Youth should receive special attention : Consult a…
"Shame May Be Fatal"
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…
"If you fear you have contracted a disease don't let false shame destroy…
"Syphilis Strikes One Out of Ten Adults"
This poster informs audiences that 1/10 adults will contract syphilis.
"Consult a reputable physician."
"Consult a reputable physician."
"The First 2 Years"
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."
"91% of syphilitic infections relapse in this period : The disease may be transmitted to others who contact the lesion : Consult a reputable physician."
"The Great Crippler"
An image of a young girl with a crutch along with the caption warns viewers of the effects of syphilis.
LOC Notes: Produced for the town of Hempstead Health Dept.
LOC Notes: Produced for the town of Hempstead Health Dept.
"Gonorrhea Causes Blindness - Arthritis, Invalidism and Misery"
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."
"It can be prevented and cured : For examination and free pamphlets go to your doctor or Dept. of Health clinic."
"Vision Can Be Saved"
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."
"50% of babies born with syphilis have impaired eyesight : Consult a reputable physician."
"Chicago Syphilis Control Program, 1937" (Cover)
This is the cover design for the 1937 report on the Chicago Syphilis Control Program.
"Chicago Will Control Syphilis"
This poster informs viewers that they can get blood tests locally.
"You may have your blood test free and confidentially at one of the following stations : Chicago Board of Health, Herman N. Bundesen, Pres."
"You may have your blood test free and confidentially at one of the following stations : Chicago Board of Health, Herman N. Bundesen, Pres."
"Syphilis, False Shame and Fear May Destroy Your Future"
This poster shows a man and woman bowing their heads in shame and urges audiences to have a blood test.
"Have your blood tested."
"Have your blood tested."
"Stamp Out Syphilis"
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…
"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…
"Stamp Out Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster urges viewers to have tests and exams to check for syphilis and gonorrhea.
"Have you had your blood test and examination : Go to your doctor of dept. of health : Bureau of Social Hygiene, 51 Stuyvesant Place, S.I."
"Have you had your blood test and examination : Go to your doctor of dept. of health : Bureau of Social Hygiene, 51 Stuyvesant Place, S.I."
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Cover)
Cover of a educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis.
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Pamphlet)
An educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis.
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Doctor, Test)
"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…
"Find syphilis early. Serum from the first sore may reveal syphilis even before the blood test will show it."
Detail from an…
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Darkfield Exam)
"A special dark-field microscope is needed to see the tiny, pale spirochete--the germ that causes syphilis."
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a man looking through a darkfield microscope at…
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a man looking through a darkfield microscope at…
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Spirochetes)
"These gleaming spirals are Spirochaeta pallida. It would take 3,500 of them, ent to end, to make an inch." Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a microscopic view of spirochetes, the germs that cause…
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Blood Test)
"A bit of blood is carefully drawn from the arm for the blood test. It's as simple as a smallpox vaccination."
"The completed blood test. The milky solution on the right shows syphilis. THe clear solution means health."
Detail from an…
"The completed blood test. The milky solution on the right shows syphilis. THe clear solution means health."
Detail from an…
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Drug Preparation)
"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.
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a physician preparing drugs for syphilis treatment.
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Treatment)
"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…
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a physician using a syringe to inject treatment…
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Cause, Spread, Cure)
"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,…
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. This graphic summarizes the information included in the pamphlet about the cause,…
"Don't Gamble with Syphilis"
"Consult Health Authorities"
This poster urges viewers to not take chances with syphilis and visit a health care professional.
This poster urges viewers to not take chances with syphilis and visit a health care professional.
"Syphilis Examination Results are Confidential"
This poster conveys that the results of syphilis exams are confidential.
"Stamp Out Syphilis!"
"The Work Projects Administration is Cooperating in the National Campaign to Stamp Out Syphilis! : 1. You are asked to go to your private doctor for a blood test. If you cannot pay for this go to any of the following : City Clinics : Health Center :…
"Stop Syphilis"
"Support Local and State Efforts to Reduce Syphilis"
This poster urges viewers to support community syphilis control efforts.
This poster urges viewers to support community syphilis control efforts.
"Syphilis Menace to Industry"
"Dont Lose Your Pay"
This poster warns viewers that syphilis can cause lead to loss of income.
This poster warns viewers that syphilis can cause lead to loss of income.
"The Enemy is Syphilis"
"Enlist employees in a campaign against it"
This poster urges workers to get involved in anti-syphilis efforts.
This poster urges workers to get involved in anti-syphilis efforts.
"No Physical Examination Complete without a Blood Test" (Cover)
"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.
This is the cover of a pamphlet about syphilis.
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea Can be Prevented and Cured"
"If You Suspect Infection Go to a Reliable Doctor : If you cannot afford a Physician Go to a clinic : Department of Health, New York"
"Diseases of Youth"
"Of all new syphilis Infections, 60% occur In young people between 16 and 30 years of age : 90,000 of the First Two Million Selectees Tested Had Syphilis"
This poster features photos of young people engaging in various activities and warns that…
This poster features photos of young people engaging in various activities and warns that…
"Face the Facts and Help Control Syphilis"
"Reported Cases : 100,000 under 19 Yrs. of Age : 13,000 between 11 and 15"
This poster presents statistics about syphilis among young people.
This poster presents statistics about syphilis among young people.
"Find Syphilis"
"Help Employees Get Blood Tests"
The poster promotes syphilis tests by employers.
The poster promotes syphilis tests by employers.
"Know for Sure"
This poster advises audiences that a blood test is the only way to know if you have syphilis.
"Prostitution Spreads Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster warns that prostitution spreads venereal disease.
"Syphilis...Six Out Of Ten Cured"
"Because They Did Not Wait Too Long"
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea Waste the Manpower Needed to Win The War"
The poster explains that VD threatens the war effort.
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea..."
"Wreck Lives, Waste Manpower, Destroy Homes, Cause Death"
This poster warns about the serious effects of VD.
This poster warns about the serious effects of VD.
"Syphilis is a Dangerous Disease But it Can Be Cured"
This poster explains that syphilis can be cured though it is a serious illness.
"Syphilis May Cause"
"Heart trouble, blindness, deafness, mental disorders : Have your blood tested"
This poster warns audiences about the effects of syphilis.
This poster warns audiences about the effects of syphilis.
"What You Don't Know Can Hurt You"
"Get a blood test for Syphilis"
This poster advises audiences to be tested.
This poster advises audiences to be tested.
"Syphilis--A Million New Victims Each Year"
This poster conveys that a million people are infected with syphilis each year.
"No Home Remedy Ever Cured Gonorrhea"
This poster discourages the use of home remedies to treat gonorrhea.
"Penicillin for Gonorrhea Works 95 Times Out of 100"
"but...YOU may be one of the failures!"
This poster conveys that penicillin is an effective treatment for gonorrhea but warns that it does not work in all cases.
This poster conveys that penicillin is an effective treatment for gonorrhea but warns that it does not work in all cases.