Illustration: a dossier collage of an evidence wall of pinned propaganda posters, leaflets and printed matter from many eras, with contact sheets and catalog labels.

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Canada propaganda in the collection

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Can I Afford to Pay for Freedom (Canadian Patriotic Fund)CanadaCan I Afford to Pay for Freedom (Canadian Patriotic Fund)1915 · Fear appeal, Glittering generalitiesCanadiens-Français, enrolez-vous! Reformez les régiments de Voltigeurs de Salaberry (Canada)CanadaCanadiens-Français, enrolez-vous! Reformez les régiments de Voltigeurs de Salaberry (Canada)1915 · Transfer, Fear appealWe will uphold the priceless gem of liberty. Shall we help to crush tyranny? (Canadian recruiting poster)CanadaWe will uphold the priceless gem of liberty. Shall we help to crush tyranny? (Canadian recruiting poster)1915 · Glittering generalities, TransferVictoria Daily Times, daily edition, front page (Victoria, B.C., 1915-05-08)CanadaVictoria Daily Times, daily edition, front page (Victoria, B.C., May 8, 1915)May 8, 1915 · Name-calling, TestimonialContent noteAttendrons-nous que les nôtres brûlent? Enrôlons-nous dans le 178ième Bataillon Canadien FrançaisCanadaAttendrons-nous que les nôtres brûlent? Enrôlons-nous dans le 178ième Bataillon Canadien Français1916 · Fear appeal, TransferThe Allies, 'Onward to Victory' (Canadian postcard, 1916)CanadaThe Allies, 'Onward to Victory' (Canadian postcard, 1916)1916 · Bandwagon'Buy Your Victory Bonds' Canadian Victory Loan posterCanada'Buy Your Victory Bonds' Canadian Victory Loan poster1917 · TransferOur job is to beat the Hun. Vote Union Government (Canada, 1917 election)CanadaOur job is to beat the Hun. Vote Union Government (Canada, 1917 election)1917 · Name-calling, Identity fusionContent noteCanada's egg opportunity (Canada Food Board)CanadaCanada's egg opportunity (Canada Food Board)1918 · Card stackingElles servent la France. Tout le monde peut servir. Souscrivons à l'Emprunt de la Victoire (Canada)CanadaElles servent la France. Tout le monde peut servir. Souscrivons à l'Emprunt de la Victoire (Canada)1918 · TransferFaith in Canada: use it all for Victory Bonds (Canada, 1918)CanadaFaith in Canada: use it all for Victory Bonds (Canada, 1918)1918 · Glittering generalities, TransferVictory Bonds will help stop this. Kultur vs. humanity (Canada)CanadaVictory Bonds will help stop this. Kultur vs. humanity (Canada)1918 · Name-calling, TransferVictoria Daily Times, daily edition, front page (Victoria, B.C., 1918-11-11)CanadaVictoria Daily Times, daily edition, front page (Victoria, B.C., November 11, 1918)Nov 11, 1918 · Glittering generalities, Name-callingWinnipeg Telegram, Extra, front page, 9 June 1919 (Winnipeg General Strike)CanadaWinnipeg Telegram, Extra, front page, 9 June 1919 (Winnipeg General Strike)Jun 9, 1919 · Name-calling, BandwagonContent noteVictoria Daily Times, daily edition, front page (Victoria, B.C., 1922-10-31)CanadaVictoria Daily Times, daily edition, front page (Victoria, B.C., October 31, 1922)Oct 31, 1922 · Card stackingÀ l'œuvre, c'est notre guerre [At work, it's our war]CanadaÀ l'œuvre, c'est notre guerre [At work, it's our war]1939 · Identity fusionBe Ready - The Army Must Finish the Job!CanadaBe Ready - The Army Must Finish the Job!1939 · TransferBrother - It's No Push-Over!CanadaBrother - It's No Push-Over!1939 · Plain folks, Identity fusionÇa c'est MON bateau! On peut compter dessus! [That's MY ship! You can count on it!]CanadaÇa c'est MON bateau! On peut compter dessus! [That's MY ship! You can count on it!]1939 · Identity fusion, Plain folksCanada's New Army Needs Men Like YouCanadaCanada's New Army Needs Men Like You1939 · Transfer"Daddy Helps Build Them" To Protect Our FreedomCanada"Daddy Helps Build Them" To Protect Our Freedom1939 · Plain folks, Glittering generalitiesDig In and Dig Out the ScrapCanadaDig In and Dig Out the Scrap1939 · Plain folksEvery Canadian Must FightCanadaEvery Canadian Must Fight1939 · Identity fusion, BandwagonExplosives: The Power That Wins Wars. Give the Boys That Power!CanadaExplosives: The Power That Wins Wars. Give the Boys That Power!1939 · Transfer, Glittering generalitiesExplosives: The Power That Wins Wars. Count on them to put it where it hurts most!CanadaExplosives: The Power That Wins Wars. Count on them to put it where it hurts most!1939 · Glittering generalitiesHere's a Challenge! Can You Beat This Record?CanadaHere's a Challenge! Can You Beat This Record?1939 · Plain folks, BandwagonIl y a des armes ... dans ce tas de ferraille derrière la grange [There are weapons in this scrap heap behind the barn]CanadaIl y a des armes ... dans ce tas de ferraille derrière la grange [There are weapons in this scrap heap behind the barn]1939 · TransferSays Mike: It's got to be Right -- To Win the FightCanadaSays Mike: It's got to be Right -- To Win the Fight1939 · Plain folksIt's Our WarCanadaIt's Our War1939 · Identity fusionKeep Them Both Flying! Speed Is Vital!CanadaKeep Them Both Flying! Speed Is Vital!1939 · TransferLa Ménagère en guerre récupère : caoutchouc, métaux, os, matières grasses [The Housewife at War Salvages: rubber, metals, bones, fats]CanadaLa Ménagère en guerre récupère : caoutchouc, métaux, os, matières grasses [The Housewife at War Salvages: rubber, metals, bones, fats]1939 · Plain folksLabour and management: this is our strengthCanadaLabour and management: this is our strength1939 · Glittering generalitiesLe 'Centre Nerveux' de la Guerre [The 'Nerve Centre' of the War] (Canadian poster in French)CanadaLe 'Centre Nerveux' de la Guerre [The 'Nerve Centre' of the War] (Canadian poster in French)1939 · Fear appealThe Lives of These Men Depend on Your WorkCanadaThe Lives of These Men Depend on Your Work1939 · Transfer, Fear appealOur Answer: All-Out ProductionCanadaOur Answer: All-Out Production1939 · Glittering generalitiesRoll 'Em Out!CanadaRoll 'Em Out!1939 · Transfer, Plain folksSure we'll push 'em back! If you'll back us upCanadaSure we'll push 'em back! If you'll back us up1939 · Transfer, Identity fusionTeamwork - Thanks Pal!CanadaTeamwork - Thanks Pal!1939 · Transfer, Identity fusionThat's My Ship! I Know She Can 'Take It' and 'Hand It Out!'CanadaThat's My Ship! I Know She Can 'Take It' and 'Hand It Out!'1939 · Identity fusion, Plain folksThe Men Are Ready... Only You Can Give Them WingsCanadaThe Men Are Ready... Only You Can Give Them Wings1939 · Identity fusionThe Nerve Centre of WarCanadaThe Nerve Centre of War1939 · Fear appealThink - His Life is in Your Hands!CanadaThink - His Life is in Your Hands!1939 · Fear appeal'Thousands are Waiting to Use What You're Making' (Canadian Department of Munitions and Supply)Canada'Thousands are Waiting to Use What You're Making' (Canadian Department of Munitions and Supply)1939 · Plain folks, BandwagonTo Victory! With Our HelpCanadaTo Victory! With Our Help1939 · Glittering generalities, TransferThere Is Too Much Loose TalkCanadaThere Is Too Much Loose Talk1939 · Glittering generalitiesTravail précis -- Riposte à l'ennemi [Precise work: a reply to the enemy] (Canadian poster in French)CanadaTravail précis -- Riposte à l'ennemi [Precise work: a reply to the enemy] (Canadian poster in French)1939 · TransferWanted: Scrap Metal...To Make Tanks, Guns, AmmunitionCanadaWanted: Scrap Metal...To Make Tanks, Guns, Ammunition1939 · TransferWanted: Scrap Metal...To Make Tanks, Shells, GunsCanadaWanted: Scrap Metal...To Make Tanks, Shells, Guns1939 · TransferWe're in the Army Now: Your Aid is Vital!CanadaWe're in the Army Now: Your Aid is Vital!1939 · TransferA Workman Gossiped - An Enemy Agent Acted: Don't Talk About Your War JobCanadaA Workman Gossiped - An Enemy Agent Acted: Don't Talk About Your War Job1939 · Fear appealWould He Fight Better if He Knew How You Worked?CanadaWould He Fight Better if He Knew How You Worked?1939 · Fear appeal, TransferAnything less than your best is DESERTING - It's now or never on the production lineCanadaAnything less than your best is DESERTING - It's now or never on the production line1940 · Semantic hijackingWith Your Help We'll Beat This in the North AtlanticCanadaWith Your Help We'll Beat This in the North Atlantic1940 · Identity fusionBeware: Spreading Vital Information Will Undermine Our War Effort. Do Your Part in SilenceCanadaBeware: Spreading Vital Information Will Undermine Our War Effort. Do Your Part in Silence1940 · Fear appealCareless Talk Brings Tragedy in WartimeCanadaCareless Talk Brings Tragedy in Wartime1940 · Fear appealEn Garde. Les agents de l'ennemi ont l'oreille exercée à recueillir toutes sortes de renseignements [On Guard. The enemy's agents have an ear trained to gather all kinds of information]CanadaEn Garde. Les agents de l'ennemi ont l'oreille exercée à recueillir toutes sortes de renseignements [On Guard. The enemy's agents have an ear trained to gather all kinds of information]1940 · Fear appealFast and Steady Speeds My Lathe So Hitler Gets a Closer Shave!CanadaFast and Steady Speeds My Lathe So Hitler Gets a Closer Shave!1940 · Name-calling, Identity fusionJetez vos Chiffons dans la Bataille! [Throw Your Rags into the Battle!]CanadaJetez vos Chiffons dans la Bataille! [Throw Your Rags into the Battle!]1940 · TransferMéfiez-Vous. Révéler toute information de guerre c'est servir l'ennemi. Silence [Beware. To reveal any war information is to serve the enemy. Silence]CanadaMéfiez-Vous. Révéler toute information de guerre c'est servir l'ennemi. Silence [Beware. To reveal any war information is to serve the enemy. Silence]1940 · Fear appealMy Needle Hums Along the Track For Hitler's Ears I'm Pinning Back!CanadaMy Needle Hums Along the Track For Hitler's Ears I'm Pinning Back!1940 · Name-calling, Identity fusionOur Guns Speak the Language Hitler Understands - But We Need More GunsCanadaOur Guns Speak the Language Hitler Understands - But We Need More Guns1940 · Fear appeal, TestimonialRumor - Kill It!CanadaRumor - Kill It!1940 · Fear appeal, Name-callingSave Waste Paper - it is used for AMMUNITION and other vital needsCanadaSave Waste Paper - it is used for AMMUNITION and other vital needs1940 · Transfer, Card stackingSealed Lips Will Save Our ShipsCanadaSealed Lips Will Save Our Ships1940 · Identity fusionThe Torch; Be Yours to Hold It High! (McCrae)CanadaThe Torch; Be Yours to Hold It High! (McCrae)1940 · Transfer, Glittering generalitiesTo Naval Ship WorkersCanadaTo Naval Ship Workers1940 · Testimonial, Identity fusionWanted: Magazines for our fighting menCanadaWanted: Magazines for our fighting men1940 · TransferCanadian War Workers Identify Their HandicraftCanadaCanadian War Workers Identify Their Handicraft1940 · Glittering generalities, Identity fusionWarning: The Sharp Ears of Enemy Agents Are Always Listening for Scraps of InformationCanadaWarning: The Sharp Ears of Enemy Agents Are Always Listening for Scraps of Information1940 · Fear appeal, TransferWhatever your job may be: fightCanadaWhatever your job may be: fight1940 · Transfer'Allons-y... Canadiens!' (Canadian Department of National War Services)Canada'Allons-y... Canadiens!' (Canadian Department of National War Services)1941 · TransferBig Guns of the Home Front: Action Stations EveryoneCanadaBig Guns of the Home Front: Action Stations Everyone1941 · Transfer, Identity fusionCareless Words May Cause Disaster!CanadaCareless Words May Cause Disaster!1941 · Fear appealFaites vite... Faites bien. Leur victoire sera la vôtre [Do it fast... Do it well. Their victory will be yours]CanadaFaites vite... Faites bien. Leur victoire sera la vôtre [Do it fast... Do it well. Their victory will be yours]1941 · Identity fusionGet out that tank ... behind the barnCanadaGet out that tank ... behind the barn1941 · TransferGive Us the Ships - We'll Finish the Subs!CanadaGive Us the Ships - We'll Finish the Subs!1941 · TransferHousewives! Wage War on Hitler - SaveCanadaHousewives! Wage War on Hitler - Save1941 · TransferIf You Don't Need It... Don't Buy ItCanadaIf You Don't Need It... Don't Buy It1941 · TransferIl y a trop de bavardages [There is too much chatter]CanadaIl y a trop de bavardages [There is too much chatter]1941 · Name-callingLick Them Over There! Come On Canada!CanadaLick Them Over There! Come On Canada!1941 · Identity fusion, TransferRécupérez les Métaux pour Forger nos Armes! [Salvage metals to forge our weapons!]CanadaRécupérez les Métaux pour Forger nos Armes! [Salvage metals to forge our weapons!]1941 · TransferRécupérez les OS [Salvage the bones] (French-language version)CanadaRécupérez les OS [Salvage the bones] (French-language version)1941 · TransferRoll out the rubber: every ounce of scrap rubber is needed for our mobile forces. Get in the scrapCanadaRoll out the rubber: every ounce of scrap rubber is needed for our mobile forces. Get in the scrap1941 · TransferSalvage Bones to make Glycerine for Explosives, Glue for AircraftCanadaSalvage Bones to make Glycerine for Explosives, Glue for Aircraft1941 · TransferSend The Boys Good Books And MagazinesCanadaSend The Boys Good Books And Magazines1941 · Transfer-- To VictoryCanada-- To Victory1941 · Transfer, Glittering generalitiesWarning: Careless Talk May Help the Enemy. Be on Your GuardCanadaWarning: Careless Talk May Help the Enemy. Be on Your Guard1941 · Fear appealÇa ne vaut rien du tout si ça vient trop tard! [It's worth nothing at all if it comes too late!]CanadaÇa ne vaut rien du tout si ça vient trop tard! [It's worth nothing at all if it comes too late!]1942 · Fear appeal, Identity fusionDanke Schön! "Thanks for the Tip-off"CanadaDanke Schön! "Thanks for the Tip-off"1942 · Fear appeal, Name-callingContent noteDon't Gossip - Someone Talked, Someone Listened, Someone Acted, A Ship Was SunkCanadaDon't Gossip - Someone Talked, Someone Listened, Someone Acted, A Ship Was Sunk1942 · Fear appealGet Your Teeth Into the JobCanadaGet Your Teeth Into the Job1942 · Name-calling, Transfer'She Sails at Midnight...' He Talked... This HappenedCanada'She Sails at Midnight...' He Talked... This Happened1942 · Fear appealIt's Got to Fit... To Do Its Bit! Get your work into the "Scrap" not the scrap heapCanadaIt's Got to Fit... To Do Its Bit! Get your work into the "Scrap" not the scrap heap1942 · Identity fusionMake It Fit to Fight: Get your work into the "Scrap" - not the scrap heapCanadaMake It Fit to Fight: Get your work into the "Scrap" - not the scrap heap1942 · TransferMen of Valor - They Fight for You (Merchant Navy)CanadaMen of Valor - They Fight for You (Merchant Navy)1942 · Testimonial, Glittering generalitiesMen of Valor - They Fight for You (Corvette Oakville boarding party)CanadaMen of Valor - They Fight for You (Corvette Oakville boarding party)1942 · Testimonial, Glittering generalitiesThe Merchant Service Is Silent Too! Don't Talk About Cargoes or Ship SailingsCanadaThe Merchant Service Is Silent Too! Don't Talk About Cargoes or Ship Sailings1942 · TransferNe portez pas les paquets de l'ennemi [Do not carry the enemy's parcels]CanadaNe portez pas les paquets de l'ennemi [Do not carry the enemy's parcels]1942 · Name-callingOn s'embarque en secret. Soyez discrets! [We embark in secret. Be discreet!]CanadaOn s'embarque en secret. Soyez discrets! [We embark in secret. Be discreet!]1942 · TransferThis Is Our Strength - Our ForestsCanadaThis Is Our Strength - Our Forests1942 · Glittering generalities, Card stackingSave Waste Bones - they make glue for aircraft and are used for explosivesCanadaSave Waste Bones - they make glue for aircraft and are used for explosives1942 · TransferShoptalk may be Sabotalk: The Walls have EarsCanadaShoptalk may be Sabotalk: The Walls have Ears1942 · Fear appealSomebody talked! The Walls Have EarsCanadaSomebody talked! The Walls Have Ears1942 · Fear appealSpeaking of SacrificeCanadaSpeaking of Sacrifice1942 · Name-calling, TransferThey Gave Their Lives! Will You Replace Their Ships?CanadaThey Gave Their Lives! Will You Replace Their Ships?1942 · TransferThey're Smashing Them Up ... With MY Ship!CanadaThey're Smashing Them Up ... With MY Ship!1942 · Identity fusionContent noteUn mot de trop... un vaisseau de moins. Soyez discrets! [One word too many... one ship fewer. Be discreet!]CanadaUn mot de trop... un vaisseau de moins. Soyez discrets! [One word too many... one ship fewer. Be discreet!]1942 · Fear appealWanted: Paper of All KindsCanadaWanted: Paper of All Kinds1942 · TransferWarning: The Sharp Ears of Enemy Agents Are Always Listening for Scraps of InformationCanadaWarning: The Sharp Ears of Enemy Agents Are Always Listening for Scraps of Information1942 · Fear appeal, TransferZipped Lips (Canadian careless-talk poster, no printed title)CanadaZipped Lips (Canadian careless-talk poster, no printed title)1942 · Fear appealLet's go... Canada! (Canada, 1942)CanadaLet's go... Canada! (Canada, 1942)1942 · Transfer, BandwagonA Message from His Excellency the Governor General of CanadaCanadaA Message from His Excellency the Governor General of Canada1943 · Glittering generalitiesMen of Valor: They Fight for You [3]CanadaMen of Valor: They Fight for You [3]1943 · Transfer, Glittering generalitiesShe Was Your Ship Too... Give Us Another Ship Like the Louisburg, Says Lt. Robert Jarvis R.C.N.V.R.CanadaShe Was Your Ship Too... Give Us Another Ship Like the Louisburg, Says Lt. Robert Jarvis R.C.N.V.R.1943 · Testimonial, TransferThanks for H.M.C.S. ReginaCanadaThanks for H.M.C.S. Regina1943 · Fear appeal, Card stackingContent noteThe Faster You Build 'Em The Sooner We'll Be HomeCanadaThe Faster You Build 'Em The Sooner We'll Be Home1943 · Fear appeal, Card stacking"We're Counting on You!" (letter from Flying Officer Alan Bell, R.C.A.F., to war-plant workers)Canada"We're Counting on You!" (letter from Flying Officer Alan Bell, R.C.A.F., to war-plant workers)1943 · TestimonialWe're Ganging-up on the U-BoatsCanadaWe're Ganging-up on the U-Boats1943 · Testimonial, Plain folks'You Build 'Em We'll Fight 'Em, Says Weyburn Officer' (Canadian Department of Munitions and Supply)Canada'You Build 'Em We'll Fight 'Em, Says Weyburn Officer' (Canadian Department of Munitions and Supply)1943 · Testimonial, Plain folks"Your Guns, Tanks and Universal Carriers Are Helping Red Army Win"Canada"Your Guns, Tanks and Universal Carriers Are Helping Red Army Win"1943 · TestimonialYour Ship Sank a Sub! Thanks to the Men Who Built H.M.C.S. Port ArthurCanadaYour Ship Sank a Sub! Thanks to the Men Who Built H.M.C.S. Port Arthur1943 · Fear appeal, Card stackingEux aussi achètent des obligations de la Victoire (Canada Victory Loan, French-language poster)CanadaEux aussi achètent des obligations de la Victoire (Canada Victory Loan, French-language poster)1943 · Transfer'Liberte / Support Truck Drivers' banners on a truck at the 2022 Canadian convoy rallyCanada'Liberte / Support Truck Drivers' banners on a truck at the 2022 Canadian convoy rallyJan 31, 2022 · Name-calling, Glittering generalities