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Poster: VE DAY, 1945 May 8

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: Item 8

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

Repository Details

Part of the ODU Community Collections Repository

Contact:
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