Leyendecker, J. C. (Joseph Christian), 1874-1951
Person
Biography
Joseph Christian Leyendecker was a German-American illustrator. He is considered to be one of the preeminent American illustrators of the early 20th century.
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Examples of recruitment propaganda messages
Item
Identifier: 1000.171.1.21
Scope and Contents
Examples of designs-in-miniature intended for car cards, posters and billboards: "All Together! Enlist in the Navy." Henry Reuterdahl, artist. On verso: "U.S. Navy. Here he is Sir. We need him and you too! Navy Recruiting Station." Charles Dana Gibson, artist. "He is keeping the World safe for Democracy. Enlist and help him." Clifford Carleton, artist. On verso: "America CAlls. Enlist in the Navy." J.C. Leyendecker, artist. "Stop This." ...
Dates:
1914 - 1977