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"Outbreak of Syphilis in a Rural County, Monroe County, Tennessee"
This chart shows the spread of syphilis in a rural southern community.
"Outbreak of Gonorrhea among Pupils of a Public Elementary School"
This chart shows how gonorrhea was spread among children who attended the same school. It highlights "perversion contact," school contact, and family contact.
"Don't be HER pin-up boy."
This cartoon features a woman labeled "venereal disease" holding a letter. Photos of three different men are tacked on the wall behind her.
"Enemy Agent"
This cartoon conveys that venereal disease threatens workers and therefore undermines the war effort.
"For Home and Country."
"Avoid Venereal Disease."
Three figures, a soldier, a sailor, and a pilot, salute a woman and child sitting outside a suburban home. A US flag flies in front of the house. The text advises servicemen to avoid venereal disease with their family and…
Three figures, a soldier, a sailor, and a pilot, salute a woman and child sitting outside a suburban home. A US flag flies in front of the house. The text advises servicemen to avoid venereal disease with their family and…
"From Time Immemorial Venereal Disease Rates Have Risen Alarmingly During Wars"
"In World War I the Army's venereal disease rate was the lowest in its history to that time. The all-time low was reached in 1939, after which the trend was upward. "
This poster explains that venereal disease rates increase during war time. A…
This poster explains that venereal disease rates increase during war time. A…
"Health is a Patriotic Duty"
This poster urges servicemen and industrial workers alike that it is their duty to remain healthy.
"He's Doing His Job...Let's Do Ours!"
"Prepare youth for national service : Protect youth from VD and vice : Preserve family life : National Social Hygiene Day"
This poster ties social hygiene efforts to those of servicemen. It is also promoting National Social Hygiene Day.
This poster ties social hygiene efforts to those of servicemen. It is also promoting National Social Hygiene Day.
"Keep VD Down"
"Support the American Social Hygiene Assciation : Give the United Way"
"Beyond Victory"
"Build--Better Health Better Homes Better Communities : Prevent--Venereal Diseases Promiscuity Prostitution : National Social Hygiene Day"
"Syphilis is Bad Business"
This infographic informs employers about the components of an industrial syphilis control program.
"1. Health every employee get a blood test, especially accident and chronic sickness cases. 2. Keep examination results condiential between doctor,…
"1. Health every employee get a blood test, especially accident and chronic sickness cases. 2. Keep examination results condiential between doctor,…
"One broken wheel stops a watch and--one broken man stops a mission"
"Number 6 stopped by venereal disease."
This cartoon conveys to servicemen that their illness can undermine military operations.
This cartoon conveys to servicemen that their illness can undermine military operations.
"Prevention is the Watchword"
This poster urges communities to get involved in National Social Hygiene Day to help eradicate VD.
"You...Your Organization Must Help Stamp Out Venereal Disease : Organize Community Action! : National Social Hygiene Day : The American Social…
"You...Your Organization Must Help Stamp Out Venereal Disease : Organize Community Action! : National Social Hygiene Day : The American Social…
"Saboteuse"
This cartoon presents prostitutes as a threat to the health of servicemen and the war effort. The female figure is labeled "venereal carrier."
"Safeguard Our Stronghold...the Family"
This poster promotes National Social Hygiene Day as a way to protect the family.
"Smash the Prostitution Racket"
"Prostitution spreads venereal disease"
This poster informs viewers that commercial prostitution spreads syphilis and gonorrhea. It promotes the eradication of the system.
This poster informs viewers that commercial prostitution spreads syphilis and gonorrhea. It promotes the eradication of the system.
"Two Girls I Know What to Meet You in the Worst Way"
This poster conveys that prostitution spreads venereal disease to servicemen. A soldier is labeled "The Young, The Brave, The Strong." The woman speaking is labeled prostitution. Behind her stand two female figures with skeletal faces identified as…
"Two Men Who Had Syphilis"
"He took treatments regularly. He didn't."
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.
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.
"The Venereal Wards are Full of Wise Guys in Bed"
This poster shows 4 men in hospital beds. Each of them explains his error that led to contracting VD: "I could pick the safe ones," "I tried to treat myself," "I refused prophylaxis," "I knew it all. I ignored the advice of my CO my chaplain and the…
"Warning: These Enemies Are Still Lurking Around"
This cartoon warns that women with venereal disease are threats to military men. Two women are shown waiting on a corner, smoking. They are labeled "gonorrhea" and "syphilis." A sign shows that military bases are nearby.
"We Are Helping to Stamp Out Syphilis"
This poster shows a physician and nurses leading a group of people, indicating they are all participating in syphilis control efforts.
"Health Helps: Frank and Ann Guard Against Syphilis"
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.
"Health Helps: Jane Has a Healthy Baby"
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.
"Health Helps: Industry Guards Against Syphilis"
This comic strip shows the initiation of an industry syphilis control program. It makes clear that screening employees for syphilis improves efficiency and that results will be confidential.
"Health Helps: Bill and Joe Go On Leave"
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…
"Workers! Strike Down These Enemies of Victory"
This image conveys that venereal disease is a threat to industrial production and the war effort. Gonorrhea and syphilis appear as planes bombing a factory while a worker looks on.
"How Syphilis Spreads Through Prostitution"
"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.
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.
"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…
"If your child asks a question regarding sex, answer it simply, naturally, and in your own…
"Syphilis Can Be Cured"
This poster informs viewers that syphilis can be cured if people are tested and treated adequately.
"Our Family Are Having Their Blood Tests Like Thousands of Others"
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.
"Chief Cause of Navy Disability"
"More Than Twice as Many Days Lot From Venereal Diseases as From Any Other Single Cause"
This poster conveys that gonorrhea, syphilis, and chancroid are responsible for the most days lost in the Navy.
This poster conveys that gonorrhea, syphilis, and chancroid are responsible for the most days lost in the Navy.
"Diseases of Youth, Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"Gonorrhea Strikes Same Age Groups But is 3 Times More Prevalent"
This poster compares the prevalence of primary syphilis among different age groups of men and women. The text and the bar graph indicate that young people have the highest rates.
This poster compares the prevalence of primary syphilis among different age groups of men and women. The text and the bar graph indicate that young people have the highest rates.
"Hidden Costs In Industry"
"Recent studies of 216,000 industrial workers show an average of 2.98% syphilitic"
This poster shows the prevalence of syphilis among different groups of workers.
This poster shows the prevalence of syphilis among different groups of workers.
"Community Groups Cooperate to Form Industrial Health Committee"
This infographic shows the community groups involved in industrial health committees and the programs and services they provide.
"Unite the Whole Community Against VD"
This is a promotional poster for National Social Hygiene Day that urges community participation to help support the war effort.
"Still at the Top of the Army Sick List"
"Almost 3 Times as Many Days Are Lost from Syphilis and Gonorrhea As from Any Other Cause"
This poster compares different causes of days lost in the military and shows that venereal disease tops the list.
This poster compares different causes of days lost in the military and shows that venereal disease tops the list.
"First 2,000,000 Selectees Blood Tested for Syphilis"
"every state has a syphilis problem...Where does your state stand?"
This poster shows the rate of infection for each state. These statistics are based on the results of the blood tests given to men during their Selective Service examinations.
This poster shows the rate of infection for each state. These statistics are based on the results of the blood tests given to men during their Selective Service examinations.
"Until 1917 Venereal Diseases Always Increased Alarmingly during Mobilization"
This poster uses a graph to show how VD rates increased during past wars.
"By 1910 American military and civil organizations had begun to take steps to reduce these diseases. DUring the World War the Army, Navy, Public Health Service, medical…
"By 1910 American military and civil organizations had begun to take steps to reduce these diseases. DUring the World War the Army, Navy, Public Health Service, medical…
"Calling All Communities!"
This poster is promoting community participation in National Social Hygiene Day.
"This Pharmacy is Cooperating"
This poster would have been put in pharmacy windows to signal their participation in the campaign to promote adequate education and treatment about syphilis.
"Still at the Top of the Sick List"
This poster informs audiences that even though VD rates in the military are down, syphilis and gonorrhea still cost the military many days lost.
"Though the Army's venereal disease rate rose in 1940 and '41, this trend was checked in 1942 and the…
"Though the Army's venereal disease rate rose in 1940 and '41, this trend was checked in 1942 and the…
"Warning! Venereal Diseases"
"Learn How to Protect Your Family and Community From Them"
This poster shows syphilis and gonorrhea bombs falling on a community and encourages audiences to participate in the fight against them.
This poster shows syphilis and gonorrhea bombs falling on a community and encourages audiences to participate in the fight against them.
"Are We Checking the Great Plague?" (Detail--Clinic)
This photograph shows physicians and patients in a clinic run by the WPA.
Herald of Social Hygiene (Cover)
This is the cover page of a broadside created and distributed for National Social Hygiene Day. It's headline addresses the year's theme--quackery.
Herald of Social Hygiene (Detail--Bad Business Infographic)
This infographic presents the steps industry should take to help control syphilis among their employees and within the community. It is featured in the NSHD broadside.
Herald of Social Hygiene (Health Helps Comic Strip)
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.
Herald of Social Hygiene (Detail--Mine Cartoon)
This cartoon shows boats labeled law, education, scientific medicine, and public health sweeping away mines representing quackery to safeguard the "National Anti-Syphilis Campaign" ship. It is featured in the NSHD broadside.
Keeping Fit Promotion Brochure (African American)
The brochure shows the different posters included in a version of the "Keeping Fit" health exhibit created for African American men.
Social Hygiene Exhibit Diagram
This image shows how social hygiene exhibits were displayed in this period.
"Beware of Chance Acquaintances"
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…