Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
I've Discovered This . . .
Object numberMO 2005.13.28.42
Name
Poster
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body
United States Armed Forces Institute
(American military educational organization, 1942 - 1974)
Issuing Body
U.S. Department of War
(American, 1789 - 1947)
Date1945
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 28 in x W 20 in (71.1 cm x 50.8 cm )
DescriptionA color poster promoting the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI). The color poster features a photographic image of a standing female factory worker wearing Construction Company badge #650 and holding a bundle of fibrous material in her hands. To the right of her is blue and black text that reads: "I’ve discovered this . . . / The more you know, the faster you get ahead. That’s why you should pick a USAFI course and start studying today for the job you want later. . . ." A gold-colored banner at the bottom has a short summary of the USAFI program with instructions on how to apply.
Printed in small text along the bottom of the poster: WAR DEPARTMENT POSTER No. 28-4 / U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1945—O-625026. The poster also includes distribution instructions.
Additional DetailsPrinted in small text along the bottom of the poster: WAR DEPARTMENT POSTER No. 28-4 / U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1945—O-625026. The poster also includes distribution instructions.
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by the Adriance Memorial Library.
Credit LineGift of the Adriance Memorial Library
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesOriginal Posters from World War I and World War II (National Archives Identifier 739394)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.Collections
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