Poster: VE DAY, 1945 May 8
Scope and Contents
This collection contains artwork by George Withers primarily related to World War II. It includes posters, copies of illustrations for military publications, letters, and an Army personnel appointment notice. An illustration of the battle on Guadalcanal for “Army Talks” magazine is included, along with an illustration from Combat Orientation. Letters of thanks from General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lucius Clay as well as an article about an exhibit of Withers’ work at the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum on Long Island are enclosed.
Dates
- 1945 May 8
Extent
From the Collection: 1.20 Linear Feet
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restrictions.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Withers, George (1911-1959) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the ODU Community Collections Repository
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4427 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk VA 23529 US
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