World War I Baker Recruitment Poster
Scope and Content
This collection contains a poster from World War I recruiting bakers and cooks. It likely dates from around 1917 from New York City. The poster includes the note "Wanted 500 Bakers for the U.S. Army also 100 Cooks. A Baker Co. consists of 61 Men so you and your pals can join the same Unit. Bakers pay $33.00 to $45.00 per month Cooks $38.00 per month."
Dates
- c. 1917
Creator
- National Printing & Engraving Company (U.S.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
This item is in the public domain.
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Extent
1.0 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection contains a poster from World War I recruiting bakers and cooks for the U. S. Army. It likely dates from around 1917 from New York City.
Source of Acquisition
This collection was purchased by Special Collections in 2018.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the World War I Baker Recruitment Poster by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the World War I Baker Recruitment Poster was completed in September 2021.
- Title
- World War I Baker Recruitment Poster, c. 1917
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Maddy Altobelli, Student Intern and Kira Dietz, Archivist
- Date
- 2021 (CC0 1.0)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu