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Back Our Girls Over There
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World War I poster featuring a woman in a navy blue uniform working at a switchboard that has the symbol of the Y.W.C.A abpve it. Outside the window behind her is a crowd of men in military uniforms carrying weapons, and one man riding a horse. The poster reads: "Back our girls over there, United War Work Campaign." Includes the Y.W.C.A. logo with a blue triangle.
1918
United War Work Campaign, Inc.
Publication Information
| Creator | United War Work Campaign, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1918 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 54 x 72 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | World War I posters, circa 1914-circa 1918 |
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| Call Number | PH 6030 (7) M8.7 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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