Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Poster |
Catalog Number |
1984.10.60 |
Maker |
Chance, Fred |
Date |
1943 |
Material(s) |
Paper |
Dimensions |
H-18 W-14 inches |
Description |
This World War II era poster illustrates a train from the wheels of the engine near the railroad ties looking up the side of the locomotive. The train is in motion moving forward, and the train cars can be seen in the background to the left. The top of the poster reads in white text, "War traffic must come first." The bottom says, "Don't waste transportation, Association of American Railroads in cooperation with the Office of Defense Transportation."" |
Notes |
This poster hung in the library in Glasgow, Kentucky during World War II. |
Collection |
Patty L. Palmore Collection |
Event |
World War II |
Subjects |
Propaganda posters Propaganda Posters World War II Trains Transportation |
Search Terms |
Poster World War, 1939-1945 Transportation Glasgow (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |