MWC of UVA Defense Program, 1942-1945

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MWC of UVA Defense Program, 1942-1945

title: MWC of UVA Defense Program, 1942-1945

creator: MWC of UVA Student Government Association

description: Scrapbook created by the MWC of UVA Defense Program, sponsored by the Student Government Association. Founded January 23, 1942, the program's purpose was primarily to raise money for the war effort through selling stamps and bonds. Annotated photographs, newspaper clippings, and announcements describe the installation and activities of the stamp booth, as well as other promotional events such as the Bond Queen Contest, a visit from the governor, drives, rallies, and auctions. The final pages of the scrapbook provide an FAQ about the effort and a list of total sales for each year the defense program was active. Overall, the scrapbook reports that 95% of students and faculty participated and generated over $45,000 from 1942-1945.

description: Content Warning: Historical UMW publications may contain offensive content. Simpson Library continues to make these publications available online to provide an accurate and accessible record of the University’s history. By providing an open and transparent historical record, we seek to uphold the University’s ASPIRE values and provide a diverse and supportive learning environment.

subject: Albums (Books)

subject: World War, 1939-1945

date: 1942

type: Physical Object

format: PDF

format: 94 pp.

identifier: SB2-023

language: English

rights: This item is available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Items may not be reproduced or used for any commercial purposes without prior written consent from the University of Mary Washington.

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