Les Foyers du Soldat Union Franco-Americaine Posters, 1914-1918
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Summary Information
Title: Les Foyers du Soldat Union Franco-Americaine Posters
Inclusive Dates: 1914-1918

Call Number: PH 6078 (5)

Quantity: 0.3 cubic feet (3 oversize folders)

Repository:
Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)
COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:
Les Foyers du Soldat posters include illustrated proverbs, apparent war slogans, and simple room identifications. Some of the illustrations are signed. Some artists have been identified as Fred Christol and Rouffé.

Language: French

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06078
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Biography/History

Les Foyers du Soldat, organized by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in Europe during World War I, was an official welfare organization. It set up canteens for soldiers to visit while on leave, providing a place to sleep, relax, eat, and bathe, as well as entertainment such as music or films.

Contents List
PH 6078 (5)
Oversize Folder   1
Item   1
Fais Ce Que Dois Advienne Que Pourra.
Note: Artist: Anonymous
Translation: You Need to Do What You Are Able to Do.
Oversize Folder   1
Item   2
D' Abord Prend L' Homme L' Alcool, Puis Prend L' Alcool L' Homme. Proverbe Japonais.
Note: Artist: Fred Christol
Translation: First Man takes Alcohol, then Alcohol takes Man. Japanese Proverb.
Oversize Folder   1
Item   3
Pour La Justice et Le Droit!
Note: Artist: Fred Christol
Translation: For Justice and the Right!
Oversize Folder   1
Item   4
Aide-toi, le ciel t'aidera. (La Fontaine, Livre 6, Table 18)
Note: Artist: Fred Christol
Translation: Help Your Self, the Sky Will Help You. ([attributed to author Jean de] la Fontaine)
Oversize Folder   2
Item   5
Pas Trop de Chahut S. V. P.
Note: Artist: Rouffé
Translation: Not Too Loud. S[ecure]. V[oice]. P[rogram].
Oversize Folder   2
Item   6
Munissez Vous de Monnaie!
Note: Artist: Rouffé
Translation: Pay With Currency!
Oversize Folder   2
Item   7
On Est Prié de Ne Pas Cracher Par Terre.
Note: Artist: Rouffé
Translation: Please Do Not Spit on the Ground.
Oversize Folder   2
Item   8
Heures d' Ouverture
Note: Translation: Opening Hours.
Oversize Folder   3
Item   9
On Ne Consomme Pas Dans Cette Salle.
Note: Translation: Do Not Eat in This Room.
Oversize Folder   3
Item   10
Salle de Correspondance
Note: Translation: Correspondence Room.
Oversize Folder   3
Item   11
Salle de Consommation.
Note: Translation: Dining Room.