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Extent:
17 Glass slides
0.15 Cubic feet (1 box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Glass slides
Cartoons (humorous images)
Lantern slides
Advertisements
Place:
Buffalo (N.Y.)
Date:
1914-1925
Summary:
This collection consists of seventeen glass lantern slides depicting World War I advertising and propaganda images. The images include clothing advertisements, home furnishings, local events, treasury and stamp savings, organizations such as the American Red Cross and Merchant Marines, and tips on rationing.
Scope and Contents:
The collection consists of seventeen lantern slides related to World War I efforts, advertisements, and miscellaneous use. There is no information about who created or produced the slides.
The slides depict tips for rationing food and clothing, calls from the American Red Cross and the Merchant Marines to assist in the war effort, and promotions to buy treasury and stamp savings bonds. The advertisements depict clothing, home furnishings, local events, and boxing matches. The single miscellaneous lantern slide depicts a humorous scene of a family living in close quarters.
Arrangement:
This collection is arranged into three series.
Series 1: War Effort, 1914-1919
Series 2: Advertisements, 1914-1925
Series 3: Miscellaneous, undated
Biographical / Historical:
Lantern slides came into existence during the nineteenth century and continued into the early twentieth century. Lantern slides are typically glass plates with an image imprinted on them. A projector casts light through the slide, which passes through a lens that focuses the image on the projected screen. Slides gained popularity in classroom settings and for use between theater shows during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They acted as advertisements and service announcements for the theaters while the projection crew swapped out movie reels. With the advent of movie trailers and advertisement films, lantern slides fell in popularity but their legacy remains as the precursor to slide projectors created during the 1950s through the 1980s.
Materials in the Archives Center:
Robert Bagby Stereographs and Lantern Slides collection (AC1185)
Lantern Slide Collection (AC0686)
Division of Cultural History Lantern Slides and Stereographs (AC0945)
Provenance:
Donated by Janes Bachelet on April 28, 2000.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Materials less than 15 years old Restricted. Records may contain personally identifiable information (PII) that is permanently restricted. Contact reference staff for details
An application and recommendation for William Bowker as a "suitable person to keep an inn". Signed by 13 men.
Provenance:
Donated by Earl E. Moore to the National Museum of History and Technology (now the National Museum of American History) in the 1960s.
Restrictions:
Collection open for research.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
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Extent:
3 Cubic feet (7 boxes, 3 map folders)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
undated
Summary:
A collection of photographs collected by the Division of Culture and the Arts, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian, Institution.
Provenance:
Immediate source of acquisition unknown.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Genre/Form:
Photographs -- Silver gelatin prints
Citation:
Archives Center, Division of Culture and the Arts Photographs, National Museum of American History
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Container:
Box 2, Folder 3
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
undated
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Archives Center, Division of Culture and the Arts Photographs, National Museum of American History
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Container:
Box 1, Item 1
Type:
Archival materials
Scope and Contents:
An image of a German officer (most likely Kaiser Wilhelm) teaching the devil about culture. German officer and the devil are painted red.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 2
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1914-1918
Scope and Contents:
War Savings Stamps available "at any Post Office, Bank or Authorized Business House." Image of eagle, head facing palm branch. Black and white.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 3
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1914-1918
Scope and Contents:
"Be a Thrift Citizen Save and Invest in Treasury Savings Certificates Ask Any Bank. They shall beat their swords into plowshares." Image of a smither beating swords with a hammer. Black and white.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 4
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1918-1919
Scope and Contents:
"Do not stop working because the war is over. American Red Cross. We need 20,000 Refugee Garments and 10,000 Knitted Refugee Garments A MONTH for 3 MONTHS! Direct shipments are made directly to the Famine Belt of Europe. We need the help of every women in New York in order to meet our responsibilities. WILL YOU HELP? Further information may be obtained at your nearest Auxiliary or at the Auxiliary Department, New York County Chapter, 389 Fifth Avenue." Cross is colored red.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 5
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
August 30, circa 1918-1919
Scope and Contents:
"Victory Special Lectures-Demonstrations-Exhibits State Service in Home Economics D. & H. R.R. Station North Creek August 30 Demonstrations at 2 o'clock EVERYBODY WELCOME." Purple letters on transparent foreground.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 6
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1914-1918
Scope and Contents:
"Man the Ships! The Merchant Marine Needs Men from 21 to 30 As Sailors, Firemen and Cooks. Good Jobs at Good Pay MILITARY EXEMPTION Apply to Official Enrolling Station of United States Shipping Board AT ANY REXALL STORE." Black and white.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 7
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1914-1925
Scope and Contents:
"B.3. Sign the Food Plege Card Before Another Day Goes By." Metal slide with letters stamped out.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 8
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1914-1925
Scope and Contents:
"A - 5 LEARN TO SUBSTITUTE FISH is a good food. Eat it instead of Meat. CORN is a good food. Use it instead of Wheat." Black letters on transparent foreground.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 9
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1914-1918
Scope and Contents:
"A - 4 There are four great problems. FOOD - men - money - ships if we fail in one we shall have lost the war. BUT We shall win with YOUR help." Black letters on transparent foreground.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 10
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1925 May 30
Scope and Contents:
"Exclusive Milk Fund Fight Pictures Direct from the Yankee Stadium Mike McTigue vs Paul Berlenbach Jack Delaney vs. Tony Marullo Jack Burke vs Jimmy Slattery Pictures taken from RINGSIDE SEATS." Image of Paul Berlenbach on left and image of Mike McTigue on right. Colored red, yellow, black and white.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 11
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1914-1925
Scope and Contents:
"Let them play in ARMOR PLATE STOCKINGS knit to size and shape and knit to wear FOR SALE BY Geo. H. Adams 5-10-25 (cents symbol) store." Colored image of children playing in snow and on top of snowball.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 12
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1914-1919
Scope and Contents:
"Our boys will take the Kaiser's mea-sure pretty soon. But we'll take your measure for a Royal Tailored To Order Spring Suit right now. The Royal Tailors Chicago - New York T.J. Eldridge Store Authorized Resident Dealer." Image of Kaiser Wilhelm on a pedestal with doughboys taking his measurements for a suit with bottom inscription "'Taking His Measure' - for the Clothes of Democracy". Colored red, yellow, orange.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 13
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1914-1925
Scope and Contents:
"Elastica Trade Mark Floor Finish. "Stands the Rocks" and the knocks to which floors are subject. TRY IT YOURSELF. Sells Elastica" Boy riding wooden rocking horse. Colored in red, yellow, brown.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Container:
Box 1, Item 14
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1925-08-11-14
Scope and Contents:
"Forward! March! to the WARREN COUNTY FAIR Warrensburgh, N.Y. Aug. 11-12-13-14, 1925 U.S. Slide Co. Union Made Kansas City, MO." Image of young boy in khakis with rifle on shoulder and smiling sun. Colored with yellow, red, blue, green, and brown.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
World War I Theater Lantern Slides, circa 1914-1925, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
