Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Another Enemy To Conquer
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.169.5
Object Type
Flier
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body
U.S. Department of Agriculture
(American, founded 1862)
Datecica 1944
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 4 in x W 4 in (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small World War II U.S. conservation flier. The orange, white and black flier features a circular cartoon-like illustration of a family of squirrels – one on a tree limb and three others in a tree hole behind it – with horrified expressions as the flames of a raging forest fire form the background. Text on the illustration states: “ANOTHER ENEMY TO CONQUER / FOREST FIRES / NINE OUT OF TEN CAN BE PREVENTED.”
Small text below the illustration reads: “Federal and State Forest Services / GPO.”
Printed on the reverse side of the flier is the plea to “PLEASE USE ASH TRAYS,” along with a simple line illustration of smoke rising from an ashtray.
Additional DetailsSmall text below the illustration reads: “Federal and State Forest Services / GPO.”
Printed on the reverse side of the flier is the plea to “PLEASE USE ASH TRAYS,” along with a simple line illustration of smoke rising from an ashtray.
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.In Collection(s)
Not on view
