Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Urgent
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.35.210
Object Type
Poster
Maker
U.S. Government Printing Office
(American, founded 1861)
Issuing Body
U.S. Army
(American, founded 1775)
Issuing Body
U.S. Army Conservation Program
(American, founded 1943)
Date1945
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 20 1/8 in x W 14 1/8 in (51.1 cm x 35.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA World War II U.S. Army conservation poster titled “URGENT.” At the center of the red, black, and white poster is a large sepia tone photographic image of a U.S. Army soldier, situated in a foxhole, using a field radio receiver and transmitter. Superimposed diagonally over the image is the illustration of a stylized message form mimicking an official dispatch from a commanding officer to “ALL OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN” with the message “RADIOS-TELEPHONES-CRITICALLY SCARCE. TAKE CARE OF THEM.” At the bottom of the poster is additional text reading: “TAKE CARE OF THESE CRICAL ITEMS TOO— field wire • cable • batteries • tools • instruments • replacement parts.”
The poster includes the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo. Small text in the bottom margin of the poster reads: “ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 142-S-7 / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1945—O-632411.”
Printed on the reverse side of the poster are instructions for posting and distribution.
Additional DetailsThe poster includes the U.S. Army Conservation Program “SAVE” logo. Small text in the bottom margin of the poster reads: “ARMY CONSERVATION PROJECT NO. 142-S-7 / U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1945—O-632411.”
Printed on the reverse side of the poster are instructions for posting and distribution.
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)
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