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fire prevention

 Subject
Subject Source: Nalt

Found in 237 Collections and/or Records:

Prevent Forest Fires! [Smokey hanging a sign], 1968

 Item — Box 0005: Series II [Barcode: 1023158298], Folder: 0070
Identifier: II.B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries contains original artwork for the "Smokey Says" cartoon series, which promoted fire prevention and was published in newspapers and magazines. The artworks are mostly single-panel, pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations with handwritten captions. The bulk of the cartoons in this subseries were drawn by Rudy Wendelin, with a few of the earlier pieces drawn by Harry Rossoll.

Dates: 1968

Prevent Forest Fires! Use the Ash Tray, 1946

 Item — Folder 0041-0002: Series I [Barcode: 1023157830]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series consists of posters promoting wildfire prevention, the bulk of which were produced for the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP) campaign.Some of the early posters in this series use World War II resource conservation themes from an American point of view, and a few portray negative racial and ethnic stereotypes. Most of the CFFP posters produced after 1944 feature Smokey Bear and variations of his slogan, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” The collection also...
Dates: Publication: 1946

Prevent Forest Fires! Use the Ash Tray, 1945

 Item — Folder 0040-0009: Series I [Barcode: 1023157822]
Identifier: I

Prevent Range Fires, 1970

 Item — Folder 0042-0011: Series I [Barcode: 1023157847]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents

Reproduction of "Bronc to Breakfast" by Charles M. Russell. 2 copies

Dates: Publication: 1970

Prevent Range Fires, 1972

 Item — Folder 0042-0012: Series I [Barcode: 1023157848]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents

Reproduction of "Herd of Buffalo Fleeing from Prairie Fire" by Meyer Straus, 1888. Courtesy Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas. Poster on board.

Dates: Publication: 1972

Prevent Woods Fires! Be Sure Your Match Is Out, 1944

 Item — Folder 0040-0013: Series I [Barcode: 1023157826]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series consists of posters promoting wildfire prevention, the bulk of which were produced for the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP) campaign.Some of the early posters in this series use World War II resource conservation themes from an American point of view, and a few portray negative racial and ethnic stereotypes. Most of the CFFP posters produced after 1944 feature Smokey Bear and variations of his slogan, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” The collection also...
Dates: Publication: 1944

Prevent Woods Fires! Crush Out Your Cigarette, 1944

 Item — Folder 0040-0010: Series I [Barcode: 1023157823]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series consists of posters promoting wildfire prevention, the bulk of which were produced for the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP) campaign.Some of the early posters in this series use World War II resource conservation themes from an American point of view, and a few portray negative racial and ethnic stereotypes. Most of the CFFP posters produced after 1944 feature Smokey Bear and variations of his slogan, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” The collection also...
Dates: Publication: 1944

Prevent Woods Fires. Greater Danger Than Ever!, 1944

 Item — Folder 0040-0008: Series I [Barcode: 1023157821]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series consists of posters promoting wildfire prevention, the bulk of which were produced for the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP) campaign.Some of the early posters in this series use World War II resource conservation themes from an American point of view, and a few portray negative racial and ethnic stereotypes. Most of the CFFP posters produced after 1944 feature Smokey Bear and variations of his slogan, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” The collection also...
Dates: Publication: 1944

Prevent Woods Fires! Put Your Ashes in Earth, 1944

 Item — Folder 0040-0012: Series I [Barcode: 1023157825]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series consists of posters promoting wildfire prevention, the bulk of which were produced for the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP) campaign.Some of the early posters in this series use World War II resource conservation themes from an American point of view, and a few portray negative racial and ethnic stereotypes. Most of the CFFP posters produced after 1944 feature Smokey Bear and variations of his slogan, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” The collection also...
Dates: Publication: 1944

Promise That You Will Be Careful...with Matches...with Smokes...with Camp Fires...with Any Fire. Remember - Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires!, 1952

 Item — Folder 0041-0008: Series I [Barcode: 1023157836]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series consists of posters promoting wildfire prevention, the bulk of which were produced for the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP) campaign.Some of the early posters in this series use World War II resource conservation themes from an American point of view, and a few portray negative racial and ethnic stereotypes. Most of the CFFP posters produced after 1944 feature Smokey Bear and variations of his slogan, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” The collection also...
Dates: Publication: 1952