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James Kerr Poster Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-257

Scope and Content

This collection contains four color World War II propaganda posters (40 x 28.25 in.). The images, taken from the Saturday Evening Post, were created by Norman Rockwell. Posters are titled: "Save Freedom of Speech - Buy War Bonds," "Ours to fight for - Freedom from Want," Save Freedom of Worship - Buy War Bonds," and "Ours to fight for - Freedom from Fear."

Dates

  • 1943

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of materials allowed for research purposes in most cases. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. . For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.

Biography or History

Posters originally collected by James Wilfrid Kerr.

Extent

4 items : 4 posters ; 40 x 28.25 in.

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collectioin contains four color World War II propaganda posters.

Physical Location

B2. Filed in oversize drawers by Pictorial Number

Related Archival Material

Holland Collection: WWII Posters Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico

General

Contact Information

  1. University of New Mexico
  2. MSC05 3020, 1, University of New Mexico
  3. Center for Southwest Research
  4. Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
  5. Phone: 505-277-7173
  6. Fax:
  7. Email: cswrref@unm.edu
  8. URL: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr
Title
Finding Aid of the James Kerr Poster Collection, 1943
Status
Approved
Author
Processed by Pictorial Collections Staff
Date
©2006
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451