Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: Boys of New England

Barcode: 58963

Brief Description: Ephemeral poster promoting the Boy's Division Y.M.C.A. War Work Fund. A planned march was held in Boston to help raise $35,000,000 for the War Work Fund. Each region in New England would try to raise $1,000,000 and have a 5 mile race by 10 boys selected from each New England state. The funds would also support American troops domestically and abroad providing various services such as education and recreation.

Publisher: Allied Printing

Date/Date Range: 1917

Publishing Location: Boston

Language: English

Dimensions: 42 x 73 cm

Historical Context: The United States entered World War One on April 6, 1917 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a declaration of war against Germany. The Germans had been attacking United States merchant and passenger ships without warning which precipitated American involvement in the war.

LC Call Number: D 501 1917.B7

OCLC: 1483248784

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