A Wonderful Opportunity For YOU, undated [approximately 1917]

Collection Name:

Broadside Collection - World War I

Title:

A Wonderful Opportunity For YOU, undated [approximately 1917]

Creator:

Ruttan, Charles E.

Creator Role:

Artist

Accession / Call Number:

1988.504.21

Object ID:

1988.504.21

Date:

undated [approximately 1917]

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 poster : lithograph, color ; 38 x 20.5 inches

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

World War I United States Navy recruitment poster by Charles E. Ruttan of a sailor walking with a duffle bag and suitcase with Navy ships in the background. Dated approximately 1917, the poster provides information on the "Wonderful Opportunity" the U.S. Navy can offer, including information on pay, learning trades, and that 100 men each year are made officers. It states applications should be made at the Navy Recruiting Station at 2 1/2 North Main Street, Concord, NH.

Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918 , World War, 1914-1918--Posters , War posters , Sailors , Ships , Recruiting and enlistment , United States. Navy--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.

Locations:

Concord, NH
United States

People:

Ruttan, Charles E.

Organizations:

United States. Navy

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society collection.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item