Make America Strong Poster Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives believes that this collection is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. (Adapted from http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/)

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Make America Strong Poster Collection, 1941, Ms2008-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.4 Cubic Feet 1 oversize folder
Creator:
United States. Department of Agriculture
Abstract:
This collection contains a set of thirteen "Make America Stong" posters that were published by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the U. S. Government Printing Office in 1941 during World War II. These posters promote dietary needs, healthy eating habits, and ways to fight food insecurity.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Make America Strong Poster Collection, 1941, Ms2008-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a set of thirteen "Make America Stong" posters that were published by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the U. S. Government Printing Office in 1941. These posters promote dietary needs, healthy eating habits, and ways to fight food insecurity.

Biographical / historical:

The "Make America Strong" campaign was run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to promote healthy eating habits and fight food insecurity during World War II.

Acquisition information:
The Make America Strong Poster Collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in April 2008.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Make America Strong Poster Collection completed in October 2023.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard