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Collection StructurePoster collection
> The Militia of Mercy ... authorized by the Hon. Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy and by Commodore R.P. Forshew, Commanding the Naval Militia of the State of New York. To care for the families of the Naval Militiamen (our first line of civilian defense). These families would not require aid had not their breadwinners gone to fight for you. Checks may be sent to the Harriman National Bank...
Item Title
The Militia of Mercy ... authorized by the Hon. Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy and by Commodore R.P. Forshew, Commanding the Naval Militia of the State of New York. To care for the families of the Naval Militiamen (our first line of civilian defense). These families would not require aid had not their breadwinners gone to fight for you. Checks may be sent to the Harriman National Bank...
Collection TitlePoster collection
Artist
Helm, H. A.
Issuing Body
Militia of Mercy
Publisher
Schilling Press, Inc.
Date Created1917/1918?
Description
Photograph of a sailor saying goodbye to his family.
Theme(s)
Language(s)
Country of Origin
Place PublishedNew York, United States
Country of OriginUnited States
DimensionsOverall: 20 x 17 in. (50.8 x 43.2 cm)
FormatPoster
Medium
political posters
Color
color
Hoover IDPoster US 1892
Record NumberXX343.24497
Collection Guidehttps://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt829015km
RightsNo known restrictions.
