World War I German antiwar propaganda flyer
Collection — Folder: S3217
Identifier: S3217
Scope and Contents
This collection contains one printed, World War I propaganda flyer from Germany, found in the German trenches after the taking of Apremont, circa September-November 1918, which asks German soldiers to stop fighting for the benefit of the country and its people, both soldier and civilian, because Germany was sure to lose the war and the soldiers' manpower would be desperately needed in the rebuilding efforts.
Dates
- 1918
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
Propaganda during World War I was a prevalent tactic by all belligerents to sway the hearts and minds of those involved in the war effort. This could be either the troops on the battlefield or the civilians at the home front, and the propaganda could be created by the state, journalists, the military, or even civilians themselves. Nearing the end of the war, some German civilians believed it would be better to surrender, as the soldiers would be needed to help rebuilding efforts. After the war, many members of the German military believed civilians did not do enough to help them win the war and gave up too quickly.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
German
Arrangement
This collection is only one item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processed 2024/07/09 by A.J. Chrapliwy. EAD finding aid created 2024/07/30 by A.J. Chrapliwy. EAD finding aid revised 2024/09/05 by Brittany Kropf.
- Title
- World War I German antiwar propaganda flyer
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
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Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
