American Women's Voluntary Services Montauk Unit Benefit Signs

Archive

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Montauk Library Archives

Name/Title

American Women's Voluntary Services Montauk Unit Benefit Signs

Entry/Object ID

ARC.2513

Scope and Content

A collection of 14 hand-painted signs and one printed poster illustrating activities of the American Women's Voluntary Services (AWVS) Montauk Unit. Most of the signage was painted for a benefit, advertising games an events. The AWVS trained and organized women volunteers who provided support services during World War II. AWVS was founded in 1940 and disbanded in 1944. Hand-pained on illustration board.

Archive Details

Creator

American Women's Voluntary Services Montauk Unit

Date(s) of Creation

1940 - 1944

Archive Size/Extent

15 posters.

Restrictions

No restrictions. The collection is open for research and can be used within the library under the supervision of the archivist. Contact archives@montauklibrary.org to schedule a research appointment.

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Dimensions vary, most are

Height

30 in

Width

20 in

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Found

Copyright

Type of License

In copyright: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/