Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Prayer to Jehanne of France
Artifact IDMO 2005.13.33.11
Object Type
Poster
Author
Joseph Auslander
(American poet, 1897 - 1965)
Artist
Adolph Treidler
(American artist, 1886 - 1981)
Maker
Bermingham, Castleman & Pierce
(American advertising agency, 1931 - ca. 1960s)
Date1942
Mediumpaper (cardstock), ink
Dimensionsoverall H 25 in x W 19 in (63.5 cm x 48.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA black and white poster featuring a seven stanza poem titled, “PRAYER TO JEHANNE OF FRANCE,” by Joseph Auslander. Above the prayer is an artwork illustration by Adolph Treidler of the Joan of Arc sculpture in Paris depicting her as a warrior on horseback, while the shadowy image of WWII-era French troops march in the background.
Printed in small text below the prayer: “Prayer by courtesy of the magazine, THIS WEEK, and the Author. Drawing by Adolph Treidler, after Frémiet. / As an expression of faith in the ultimate victory of courageous idealism, these inspired lines are printed here — a contribution of the Advertising Agency BERMINGHAM, CASTLEMAN & PIERCE, New York / Published November 9th, 1942 on the occasion of the first decisive blow for the liberation of France – The invasion of French North Africa by American forces."
Additional DetailsPrinted in small text below the prayer: “Prayer by courtesy of the magazine, THIS WEEK, and the Author. Drawing by Adolph Treidler, after Frémiet. / As an expression of faith in the ultimate victory of courageous idealism, these inspired lines are printed here — a contribution of the Advertising Agency BERMINGHAM, CASTLEMAN & PIERCE, New York / Published November 9th, 1942 on the occasion of the first decisive blow for the liberation of France – The invasion of French North Africa by American forces."
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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