5000000 BOOKS in SERVICE | The American Library Association Archives
Title:
5000000 BOOKS in SERVICE
Date:
1918
Description:
Glass plate slide. American Library Association parade float with servicemen riding inside for the United War Work Campaign; Kansas City, November 9, 1918. Large sign reads:
"A.L.A. 5,000,000 BOOKS in SERVICE
1550 BRANCHES in US & FRONT"
Smaller sign in front of book case reads:
"BOUGHT BY A.L.A. FOR USA MOTOR SCHOOLS IN KANSAS CITY."
Side sign reads:
"UNCLE SAM TURNS OVER ALL ONE CENT MAGAZINES TO THE A.L.A. FOR [SOLDIERS]"
Side panel reads:
"BOOKS FOR SOLDIERS"
Found in RS 89/1/13, Box 2, Group #8 - Publicity
Phys. Desc:
Tiff
Image Measures 10.0 x 8.2 cm
ID:
ALA0001278
Repository:
The American Library Association Archives
Found in:
Subjects:
American Library Association (ALA)
War Work Campaign, United
World War I
World War I - Intelligence, Morale, and Propaganda
War Work Campaign, United
World War I
World War I - Intelligence, Morale, and Propaganda
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