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Box 5: series 1 (R)

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Two important points

 File — Box: 5: series 1 (R), Folder: 20
Identifier: Folder 20
Scope and Contents

Leaflet: A Nazi leaflet for Allied troops. It tries to influence the troops by discussing their possible death and the economic depression that will follow the war in their country. It wants them to consider if the war is worth the effort. Illustrated: Double sided single page. Size: 10.5cm x 14.5cm (donated by Edwin W. Polk)

Dates: 1904-1964; bulk 1918-1945; Other: Date acquired: 1986, 1988, 2010
Found in: Western Michigan University Special Collections / WWII Propaganda and Print Collections / Howard Mowen and Edwin W. Polk Collections

Oh, take me back

 File — Box: 5: series 1 (R), Folder: 21
Identifier: Folder 21
Scope and Contents

Leaflet: A Nazi leaflet dropped on American troops. It is a poem of a supposed American soldier about how he wants to go home. Illustrated: Double sided single page. Size: 14.5cm x 19.5cm

Dates: 1904-1964; bulk 1918-1945; Other: Date acquired: 1986, 1988, 2010
Found in: Western Michigan University Special Collections / WWII Propaganda and Print Collections / Howard Mowen and Edwin W. Polk Collections

A puzzle game

 File — Box: 5: series 1 (R), Folder: 22
Identifier: Folder 22
Scope and Contents

Leaflet: A Nazi leaflet dropped on Americans in Italy. The leaflet's contents is meant to make the soldiers long for home. Illustrated: Double sided single page. Size: 14.5cm x 17cm (donated by Edwin W. Polk)

Dates: 1904-1964; bulk 1918-1945; Other: Date acquired: 1986, 1988, 2010
Found in: Western Michigan University Special Collections / WWII Propaganda and Print Collections / Howard Mowen and Edwin W. Polk Collections

Stalagmites

 File — Box: 5: series 1 (R), Folder: 23
Identifier: Folder 23
Scope and Contents

Leaflet: A German leaflet dropped on Allied troops about the apparently great life-style American and British POWs live in German prison camps. Illustrated: 8 pages. Size: 15cm x 21.5cm (donated by Edwin W. Polk)

Dates: 1904-1964; bulk 1918-1945; Other: Date acquired: 1986, 1988, 2010
Found in: Western Michigan University Special Collections / WWII Propaganda and Print Collections / Howard Mowen and Edwin W. Polk Collections

Who rules the United States?

 File — Box: 5: series 1 (R), Folder: 24
Identifier: Folder 24
Scope and Contents

Leaflet: A Nazi leaflet dropped on American troops claiming that the United States is ruled by Jews from New York. The leaflet also blames Roosevelt for the war and making money on the war along with the Jews. Illustrated: Double sided single page. Size: 19cm x 12.5cm (donated by Edwin W. Polk)

Dates: 1904-1964; bulk 1918-1945; Other: Date acquired: 1986, 1988, 2010
Found in: Western Michigan University Special Collections / WWII Propaganda and Print Collections / Howard Mowen and Edwin W. Polk Collections

Come back home alive, Daddy!

 File — Box: 5: series 1 (R), Folder: 25
Identifier: Folder 25
Scope and Contents

Leaflet: A Nazi leaflet dropped on American troops including a poem that is aimed at soldiers with children. Illustrated: Double sided single page. Size: 14.5cm x 21.5cm (donated by Edwin W. Polk)

Dates: 1904-1964; bulk 1918-1945; Other: Date acquired: 1986, 1988, 2010
Found in: Western Michigan University Special Collections / WWII Propaganda and Print Collections / Howard Mowen and Edwin W. Polk Collections

Merry Christmas

 File — Box: 5: series 1 (R), Folder: 26
Identifier: Folder 26
Scope and Contents

Leaflet: A Nazi leaflet dropped on American troops trying to get the Americans to stop fighting. Illustrated: Double sided single page. Size: 14.4cm x 20cm (donated by Edwin W. Polk)

Dates: 1904-1964; bulk 1918-1945; Other: Date acquired: 1986, 1988, 2010
Found in: Western Michigan University Special Collections / WWII Propaganda and Print Collections / Howard Mowen and Edwin W. Polk Collections

War Bally hoo over there- Fighting and dying over here.

 File — Box: 5: series 1 (R), Folder: 27
Identifier: Folder 27
Scope and Contents

Leaflet: A Nazi leaflet dropped on American troops. A large section of the leaflet is missing. Illustrated: Double sided single page. Size: 14.5cm x 20cm (donated by Edwin W. Polk)

Dates: 1904-1964; bulk 1918-1945; Other: Date acquired: 1986, 1988, 2010
Found in: Western Michigan University Special Collections / WWII Propaganda and Print Collections / Howard Mowen and Edwin W. Polk Collections

Good Luck, 1945

 File — Box: 5: series 1 (R), Folder: 28
Identifier: Folder 28
Scope and Contents

Leaflet: A Nazi leaflet dropped on American troops. A portion of the leaflet is missing. Illustrated: Double sided single page. Size: 10.5cm x 15cm (donated by Edwin W. Polk)

Dates: 1945
Found in: Western Michigan University Special Collections / WWII Propaganda and Print Collections / Howard Mowen and Edwin W. Polk Collections

Where might Daddy be on this Holy night?

 File — Box: 5: series 1 (R), Folder: 29
Identifier: Folder 29
Scope and Contents

Leaflet: A Nazi leaflet dropped on American troops using Christmas to discourage soldiers. Illustrated: Double sided single page. Size: 14cm x 20.5cm (donated by Edwin W. Polk)

Dates: 1904-1964; bulk 1918-1945; Other: Date acquired: 1986, 1988, 2010
Found in: Western Michigan University Special Collections / WWII Propaganda and Print Collections / Howard Mowen and Edwin W. Polk Collections

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