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fire prevention

 Subject
Subject Source: Nalt

Found in 237 Collections and/or Records:

Think, 1974

 Item — Folder 0042-0011: Series I [Barcode: 1023157847]
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: 1974

Think, 1989

 Item — Folder 0043-0009: Series I [Barcode: 1023157866]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents

Illustrations of the leaves of various tree species. 6 copies

Dates: Publication: 1989

Think Before You Strike., 1983

 Item — Folder 0042-0020: Series I [Barcode: 1023157856]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents

Close-up image of a red match tip with Smokey's face on it.

Dates: Publication: 1983

Think Before You Strike, 1969

 Item — Folder 0042-0010: Series I [Barcode: 1023157846]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents

Image of flaming match on black background. 4 copies

Dates: Publication: 1969

Think Before You Strike, 1970

 Item — Folder 0042-0010: Series I [Barcode: 1023157846]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents

2 copies

Dates: Publication: 1970

Think Think Thanks, 1982

 Item — Folder 0042-0020: Series I [Barcode: 1023157856]
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: 1982

This Shameful Waste Weakens America! Remember - Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires!, 1951

 Item — Folder 0041-0007: Series I [Barcode: 1023157835]
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: 1951

Trash Fires Burn More Than Trash, 1973

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

Image of burning house

Dates: Publication: 1973

Un Descuido Es Acto Criminal Al Pais, undated

 Item — Folder 0038-0011: Series I [Barcode: 1023157778]
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents

Features image of fire prevention symbol El Oso Simon.

Dates: Publication: undated

U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS0159
Content Description

The U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Collection consists of various materials related to the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP) campaign and the promotion of the campaign's symbol, Smokey Bear. Collection materials include posters, photographs, audiovisuals, document files, publications, cartoons, original artwork, and a wide variety of promotional products, artifacts, and ephemera, some of which are from countries outside the United States.

Dates: 1902-2025; Majority of material found within 1944-1990