World War I James Lee Posters

General John J. Pershing "For Home and Country"

General John J. Pershing "For Home and Country"

Name/Title

World War I James Lee Posters

Entry/Object ID

17.22.1

Description

World War I Lee Posters "For Home and Country". Material: paper. Size: 11 1/2" x 16". Set of 5: a) General Pershing. b) Victorious Allies. c) News From Home. d) Our Home Defenders. e) For Home & Country Welcome Home.

Artwork Details

Medium

Litho Print

Subject

World War I

Subject Person or Organization

General John J. Pershing

Context

The donor's grandfather, William Schue of New Richland served as a wagoner in France during World War I. William Schue was born in Pennsylvania, September 7, 1892 and died in New Richland on October 26, 1985, where he and his wife Clara, nee Boettger, had resided in Byron Township for many years. He enlisted in the U. S. Army on September 22, 1917 and was discharged on June 18, 1919. William and Clara were married in New Richland on September 12, 1923.

Cataloged By

Pfen

Made/Created

Artist

James Lee

Date made

1917

Place

* Untyped Place

Chicago

Create Date

October 2, 2025

Update Date

October 9, 2025