Murray and Nancy Ann Blum collection, 1794-1990s, bulk 1914-1920

Summary

Creator:
Blum, Nancy Ann, 1933-2019 and Blum, Murray Sheldon, 1929-2015
Date:
1794-1990s, bulk 1914-1920
Extent:
12 Linear Feet (18 boxes and 41 oversize folders)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Murray and Nancy Ann Blum collection, ms4085, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection primarily consists of French, British, and American propoganda posters from World War I by well-known artists including Steinlen, Willette, Faivre, Ibels, Georges Scott, Ethel Franklin Betts, and others. Additionally, there are a small number of prints, newspapers, sheet music, postcards, and artifacts related to the war and post-war period. The artifacts include a number of trench art pieces made from artillery shells. There is a small collection of steroviews and a stereoviewer.

Arrangement:

Organized into 8 series: posters, prints, newspapers and clippings, sheet music, postcards, ephemera, artifacts, and stereoviews.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Murray and Nancy Ann Blum collection, ms4085, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.