United War Work Campaign Pin

Description (Brief):

Straight pin-back United War Work Campaign pin. The pin is a flat, white square with a blue circle. Text in the circle says “United War Work Campaign.” Within the circle is a red shield that says “For The Boys Over There.”

Description (Brief)

The United War Work Campaign was a joint effort undertaken by seven voluntary organizations active during World War I: the National War Work Council of the YMCA, the War Work Council of the YWCA, the National Catholic War Council (Knights of Columbus), the Jewish Welfare Board, the War Camp Community Service, the American Library Association, and the Salvation Army. The aim of the campaign was for these seven organizations to raise at least $170,500,000 in subscriptions and pledges during the week of November 11–18, 1918, to help boost American soldiers’ morale and provide them with recreational activities.

Description (Brief)

Much like the use of military insignia to identify its wearer (by association with an organization) and his/her achievements, these pins and buttons were meant to be worn by Americans on the home front during World War I to show their membership in an organization and/or their contribution to a particular war effort, such as the United War Work Campaign. The pins and buttons displayed the wearer’s patriotism and generosity and undoubtedly also served to prompt others to become similarly involved in the various war efforts.

Description (Brief)

SOURCE:

Description (Brief)

“United War Work Campaign,” Committee on Public Information, Bulletin 42, 1918.

Date Made: 1918

Maker: Whitehead & Hoag Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New Jersey, Newark

Related Event: World War I

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2006.0098.0255Accession Number: 2006.0098Catalog Number: 2006.0098.0255

Object Name: pinCelluloid Pin

Physical Description: cellulose nitrate (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3 cm x 3 cm; 1 3/16 in x 1 3/16 inoverall: 2 7/8 in x 2 in x 1/8 in; 7.3025 cm x 5.08 cm x .3175 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-5399-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1317458

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