World War II
- Containers:
- Box 2-4, Folder 75-279, Box 5-6, Box 1-5, Box 11, Oversize 1
- Scope and content:
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Items in this subseries are related to the World War II era in both of the main theaters of war. Some items of note include propaganda leaflets in a variety of languages including German and Japanese, documents from various government agencies including the Office of War Information, and some ephemeral materials used as propaganda during the war.
- Language:
- Mostly English, Leaflets and other propaganda pieces are in a variety of languages, primarily German, Japanese, and English, but also some Polish, French, Dutch, and Italian.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Special Collections and ArchivesJames G. Leyburn LibraryWashington and Lee University204 W. Washington StreetLexington, VA 24450
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Tom CamdenEmail: camdent@wlu.eduPhone: (540) 458-8649Email: mclear@wlu.eduEmail: specialcollections@wlu.eduPhone: (540) 463-8109Fax: (540) 463-8964
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open to research use.
- Parent terms of access:
- The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.