The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
This United States poster was produced during the First World War to raise awareness about the importance of cities being adequately equipped to diagnose and treat venereal diseases as well as other infectious dieases. It prompts people to actively encourage the establishment of the necessary medical facilities in their city. Along the top of the poster is an image printed in colour. A group of men, women and children are shown dragging a large metal ball that has the label 'venereal disease' written on it by a number of metal chains. At the beginning of the twentieth century venereal disease was a prevalent concern for social health organizations. The social stigma attached to these diseases prevented most people from discussing or addressing means of treatment. In 1913, at a conference in New York, several organizations dedicated to fighting prostitution and venereal disease joined together to form the American Social Hygiene Association (ASHA). The association was established to stop the venereal disease epidemic by educating the public about sexually transmitted infections, working to break down the social stigma attached to VD, and encouraging high moral standards. ASHA's early worked focused on education and awareness efforts within the armed forces. ASHA worked with the US War Department during the First World War when VD occurrences surged among soldiers. Their efforts included educating soldiers about venereal diseases and their transmission and attempting to eliminate prostitution, which was believed to be the primary vehicle for VD transmission among the armed forces. Due to its contribution to the war effort, ASHA gained national attention and succeeded in creating public awareness of VD.
First World War United States venereal disease prevention poster designed to be displayed in soldiers' camps. This is a text-based poster, with no images. The first letter is printed in red ink, and
Venereal disease prevention poster designed to be displayed in soldiers' camps. This is a text-based poster, with no images. The title is printed in red ink, and the remainder of the text is printed
American First World War venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the twelfth page of a book that has been torn out. This is a particularly graphic, yet truthful poster of its genre, with photog
Venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the third page of a book that has been torn out. A gentle black and white illustration depicts an idyllic family scene, in which the mother is preparing
First World War venereal disease prevention poster designed to be displayed in soldiers' camps. This is a text-based poster, with no images. The text alternates between red and black ink. After the t
American First World War venereal disease prevention poster designed to be displayed in soldiers' camps. This is a text-based poster, with no images. The text alternates between red and black ink. Af