Collection of World War II Newsmaps
Scope and Content
The collection of World War II Newsmaps spans from October 1942 to January 1946 and contains around two hundred posters. There are four volumes in this collection. Each volume originally contained about fifty Newsmaps, but some editions within each volume are not included.
Each Newsmap has a section titled "The War Fronts" which details the latest news on several different fronts. These details summarize war events by geographical area. Also included on these posters are many photographs depicting several different locations and events. Something else that is common to the Newsmap are maps showing the areas under Axis and Allied control.
On the reverse side of the posters there is the propaganda, encouraging support for the Allies, buying bonds, being careful of talking too much of secrets and general anti-Axis propaganda. There are also educational pieces on uniforms, weaponry and other topics. After mid-1945, the format changes and the Newsmap becomes more design-oriented and has less information in "The War Front" section.
Dates
- Creation: 1942-1946
Creator
- United States (Organization)
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
History of Newsmap
A Newsmap is a poster published by the United States War Department to use in United States Army Orientation courses during World War II. The purpose of the Newsmap was to carry headlines of news on each battle front as well as deliver the allies propaganda.
Extent
2 cubic feet
Abstract
The collection of World War II Newsmaps spans from October 1942 to January 1946 and contains around two hundred posters.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized chronologically.
Physical Location
Annex
Other Finding Aid
A paper copy of the folder list is available.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Finding aid for the Collection of World War II Newsmaps
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Phillip Hamrick in February 2004
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
