Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: Happy Jack's W.S.S. Thrift Club: War-Savings Stamps by Thornton W. Burgess and illustrated by Harrison Cady.

Barcode: 58946

Image Number: 58946.0001

Alternative Title: War-Savings Stamps

Brief Description: Pamphlet by conservationist and author Thornton W. Burgess and illustrated by Harrison Cady for the war effort in World War I. The Happy Jack's W.S.S. Thrift Club was to help Massachusetts to save $78,000,000 to be loaned to the country for the war. Included is a club pin that would "show that you believe in and are aiding patriotic thrift".

Creator: Burgess, Thornton WaldoCady, Harrison

Date/Date Range: 1918

Publishing Location: Boston

Language: English

Dimensions: 19 x 12.5 cm

Historical Context: The United States became involved in World War I in 1917 because of German unrestricted submarine warfare and the attempt of Germany to involve Mexico against the United States.

LC Call Number: D501 1918.B8

OCLC: 1479755524

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/58946.0001