fund raising

The Metropolitan Sanitary Fair - the art gallery

Illustration shows people viewing paintings at event in New York City to raise money for the Civil War; page also includes poem "Dead" by Theo. P. Cook and beginning of story "Maritana" by Lizzie Campbell. Ill... More

Fund raising letter for August Fair, 30 May 1857, Duxbury, Massachuset...

Public domain scan of manuscript related to Massachusetts, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The fancy fair, Prince's Park, Liverpool, August, 1849 / John R. Isaac...

Print shows a festival and balloon ascension during the campaign to raise funds in support of the Northern and Southern Hospitals in Liverpool, England, August 1849. "On the occasion of the Philanthrophic Fest... More

Brooklyn Sanitary Fair, 1864 Interior view of the Academy of Music, as...

Illus. in: History of the Brooklyn and Long Island Fair, February 22, 1864 / prepared and published by authority of the Executive Committee. Brooklyn : "The Union" Steam Presses, 1864, bet. pp. 32-33.

Floral department of the great fair

People looking at flowers at the Metropolitan Fair, New York City. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 8 (1864 April 16), p. 241.

Grand hall of the fair building, Fourteenth Street

Sales booths at the Metropolitan Fair, New York City.

Brooklyn sanitary fair, 1864. New England kitchen / lith. of A. Brown ...

(DLC/PP-2001:068). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

A grand bazaar & drawing of prizes at Clonakilty

Picryl description: Public domain image of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Raffle this evenin[g] / Molten eng. ; J. Molten eng - del.

Print shows a large male turkey, facing left, with dice in the upper corners, possibly a turkey raffle. Alternate title based on interpretation of the relationship of the image to the text. Signed on block at ... More

Boycotting the Pope / F. Graetz., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Charles Parnell wearing a tiara and sitting on a throne, with many Irishmen bowing before him and placing bags of money into a container labeled "Parnell Fund", on a table next to him are pap... More

Raising the funds to buy the presidency / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows Puck's Independent Party figure sitting on the left next to Puck beneath a sign that states "Independent Road to the White House"; at center, Almon M. Clapp, with a cashbox labeled "Republica... More

Puck's notion of the kind of fancy-dress charity ball that would be a ...

Illustration shows a costume ball with a band of newspaper editors labeled "Herald, Sun, Staats-Zeitung, World, Times, [and] Evening Post" conducted by Puck; among those present are James G. Blaine, Whitelaw Re... More

Your opportunity - Drawing. Public domain image.

Angel collecting donations for "Life's Fresh Air Fund." Title on verso. Pencil sketch on verso of cherub in street wearing billboard with words "fresh air"; not on digital file. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part o... More

Caricature, In dire distress / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Print shows the Tammany Tiger wearing tattered clothing and a patch over the left eye, sitting on the steps outside the entry to "Tammany Hall", holding a sign on his lap that states "Please Help a Poor Tiger U... More

Puck magazine cover - "The irrepressible conflict" / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows a monkey wearing a military uniform, holding a sword labeled "Clan-na-Gael" and a flag that states "No Peaceful Solution! War!", standing on soil labeled "United States", looking across the "Atlanti... More

A good cause / K. - Public domain portrait print

Print shows Father Knickerbocker, the symbolic figure of New York City, pointing to a notice of a proposal to raise a memorial fund for the family of Colonel George E. Waring, Jr., head of New York City's Sanit... More

Sarah Bernhardt Tent, Chicago panoramic photo

Includes inset portrait of Sarah Bernhardt. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Everyman" and his dollar - the Republican morality show / Keppler.

Illustration shows James S. Sherman collecting $1 donations for the Republican Party at a fund raising event in a theater; Theodore Roosevelt and Charles W. Fairbanks can be seen in the audience. "Behind the sc... More

Girl Peace Scout (inscribed Harris 6 PC)

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[Printed page of text: "What Some Children Have Done to Help the Child...

Harris 6 PC, Photo Studio Berry & Co, Wellington NZ

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Kathleen Veronica O'Brien, wearing a soldier's uniform

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Ludendorff-Spende. German postcard

Postcard is a reproduction of Ludwig Hohlwein poster showing an injured soldier holding tools in one hand and a crutch in the other. Printed on back: Künstlerpostkarte nr.2 von Prof. Ludw. Hohlwein, München.

Ludendorff-Spende für Kriegsbeschädigte / Ludwig Hohlwein, München.

Poster shows a wounded German soldier holding tools in one hand and a crutch in the other. Text: Ludendorff Fund for War Disabled. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Your money or his life Subscribe to the war fund - Red Cross week - Ju...

Poster showing a Red Cross nurse offering a wounded soldier a drink from a canteen. Issued by: Committee on Public Safety, State of New Hampshire.

Ludendorff-Spende für Kriegsbeschädigte

Postcard shows a one-armed war veteran at a table with carpentry tools. Behind him, an angel, and multitudes of hands raised in the air. Caption: Wir alle wollen helfen. Printed on back: Künstlerpostkarte nr... More

Philatelic item - "Cinderella", Manawatu Wounded Soldiers Fund

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Philatelic item - "Cinderella", promoting the Wellington Queen Carniv...

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Woman dressed as a Regimental Sergeant-Major of the NZ Rifle Brigade, ...

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Document, 'Permit to Solicit Contributions for War Funds.'

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Annahmestelle der Ludendorff-Spende / Bernhard.

Poster announcing that donations for the Ludendorff Fund are accepted at this location. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Poster - Artillerie-Stellungen / AK. - Public domain lithograph

Poster showing a smoking artillerty piece positioned between barrels overlooking a river. Text announces a public display of artillery pieces on the Rennbuckel (Karlsruhe) to raise money for Regiment 50, 1st Ar... More

Buy a bulldog on June 16th & make our brave boys more comfortable. Bul...

Poster showing a bulldog, and faces of men wearing a variety of military hats. "Some club."

Gib zur Ludendorff-Spende für Kriegsbeschädigte! Für dich haben sie ge...

Poster urges people to give to the Ludendorff Fund for War Disabled, saying "They have bled for you." Stamp: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Zum Besten der Kriegsnotspende ... drei mittelalterliche Volksspiele ....

Poster shows head of a man wearing a medieval(?) head covering and a robe(?). Text is advertisement for a theatrical performance of three popular medieval plays (mystery plays?), The Fall from Grace; Dance of D... More

Philatelic item - "Cinderella", Poverty Bay Wounded Soldiers War Seal

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Der eiserner Wehrmann, Königsberg 1915 / Wohlfahrt '15.

Poster shows large statue against a standard on which is the German Imperial crest. Text announces the dedication of an Eiserne Wehrmann (Iron Warrior) to benefit the survivors of fallen soldiers of the First A... More

Document, 'Permit to Solicit Contributions for War Funds'

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Der deutsche Schmied, ein vaterländisches Spiel ... / Louis Oppenheim.

Poster shows a blacksmith with a raised hammer. Text is advertisement for a play to benefit the War Aid, organized by Berlin Military Headquarters. Location, performance days, times, performers and other detail... More

Our Boys' Cookery Book. In Aid of Wounded Soldiers Fund

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Deutsche Kriegs-Ausstellung ... Leipzig 1916-17 / Erich Gruner.

Poster shows an armor-clad arm holding a sword; in background a red globe. Text announces a war exhibit to aid the Red Cross. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Ausstellung für Kriegsfürsorge, Cöln, August-September 1916; Kriegsbes...

Poster shows two wounded German soldiers, one with arm in a sling, the other with a crutch. Text announces an exhibition in Cologne to raise money for wounded veterans. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgesch... More

Zak Joseph Zachariah - Madge Wimsett dressed as a Dutch boy

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Gesellige Vereinigung Münchner Künstler e.v. Weihnachts Ausstellung zu...

Poster shows a blind soldier being led by a soldier with his arm in a sling. Text announces a Christmas exhibit to benefit war invalids, particularly the blind. The exhibit is sponsored by the Social Society of... More

Warmes Herz, offene Hand unsern Kriegsbeschädigten! Gib zur Ludendorff...

Poster encouraging people to contribute to the Ludendorff Fund for War Disabled with slogan, "Warm Heart, open hand for those disabled by the war." From: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Be ready! "Keep him smiling" United War-Work Campaign, week of Nov. 11...

Poster showing a soldier holding a mug from which steam is rising and eating a piece of pie, he has a big smile on his face.

Warmes Herz, offene Hand unsern Kriegsbeschädigten! Gib zur Ludendorff...

Poster encouraging contributions to the Ludendorff Fund for War Disabled. From: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

[Joseph Lindon Smith, Albert Herter, and Evan Evans standing by the wa...

No. 3545. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Rehearsal for the National Red Cross Pageant held at the Rosemary Ope...

Photograph shows women in Greek costumes rehearsing a dance. No. 04397.

Kinderland Wohltätigkeitskonzert

Poster shows a mother holding her young son and an infant. Text is announcement of a charity concert on behalf of Germany's Fund for the Support and Protection of Young Children. Details of concert, including p... More

Denk on die Ludendorff-Spende für Kriegsbeschädigte / Bernhard.

Poster encouraging contributions to the Ludendorff Fund for War Disabled. From: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Jeder trage heute die Ludendorff-Nadel für Kriegsbeschädigte

Text: Today everyone should wear the Ludendorff-Pin for the war disabled. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Denkt an die Ludendorff-Spende für Kriegsbeschädigte! / Bernhard.

Poster encouraging donations to the Ludendorff Fund for the War Disabled. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

[Actresses Frances Starr and Bijou Fernandez counting money collected ...

No. 04398. Public domain photograph - actress, female portrait, 1910s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[William Faversham, Julie Opp and sons William, Jr. and Philip posed i...

No. 3547. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The spirit of War Camp Community Service

Poster showing a large group of sailors and soldiers seated at a massive table, writing. Photo caption: Writing home.

Why not meet us in Hero Land? At the Belgian Children's Milk Fund Open...

Poster showing a woman and child wearing traditional Belgian dress, the woman is holding a jug of milk, the child drinks from a bowl of milk, behind them stands a cart with two jugs of milk packed in straw, the... More

U.S. Benefits Pageant during World War I

Photograph shows celebrities at the Rosemary Open Air Theatre, Huntington, Long Island, site of the National Red Cross Pageant, Oct. 5, 1917.. Written on verso: The Red Cross Courier, Feb. 15, 1926. Photograph ... More

[Actors rehearsing at the Rosemary Open-Air Theatre, Huntington, Long ...

Numbers on image: 65046; 04396. No. 04396. Public domain photograph of a pond, trees in the park, reflection in the water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Be ready! "Keep him smiling" United War-Work Campaign, week of Nov. 11...

Poster showing a soldier holding a mug from which steam is rising and eating a piece of pie, he has a big smile on his face.

If you only knew! - how much joy your dollars bring "Over there" you'd...

Poster showing a soldier standing in snow, holding a mug from which steam is rising and eating a piece of pie, he has a big smile on his face. Also shown are emblems from the following organizations: War Camp C... More

Kriegsbilderausstellung / Eduard Adrian Dussek.

Poster shows profile of soldier wearing helmet. Poster is announcement of an exhibit of war art by painter Eduard Adrian Dussek from the battles at Izonzo, Triest, and Belgrad. Exhibit is to benefit the Austria... More

Poster, 'My Daddy Bought Me a Government Bond'

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Answer the Red Cross Christmas roll call All you need is a heart and a...

American Red Cross campaign poster showing a winter scene with snow covered house and trees.

Historisches Konzert ... zu gunsten der Witwen u. Waisen ... / Divéky.

Poster shows five military musicians in uniforms from various historical periods; the coat of arms of Austria-Hungary is at top. Poster is announcement for a concert by Austrian and Hungarian soldiers to benefi... More

Der 9te Pfeil, zeichnet Kriegsanleihe / Erler.

Poster shows a man, surrounded by flames, straddling a rock and pointing a bow and arrow into the distance. Text encourages people to subscribe to the ninth war loan. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschic... More

Die Ludendorff-Spende ist der Dank-Altar das deutschen Volkes! / Bernh...

Poster encourages people to give to the Ludendorff Fund as an expression of gratitude and sacrifice. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Help him to help U.S.! Help the horse to save the soldier

Image of Uncle Sam leading a horse. Red Star icon above image. Caption below title reads, "American Red Star Animal Relief. National headquarters, Albany, N.Y." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Morale hastens victory - back up the boys over there United War Work C...

Poster showing a cavalry soldier on horseback, and other soldiers, facing a mountainous landscape. Caption continues: YMCA; YWCA; National Catholic War Council; K. of C.; Jewish Welfare Board; War Camp Communit... More

Have you a Red Cross service flag?

Child hangs an image of a Red Cross service flag in the window at Christmastime. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Und Ihr? Zeichnet Kriegsanleihe

Poster shows a wounded German pilot standing in the cockpit(?)of an airplane. Text: And you? Subscribe to the War Loan. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Keep him smiling! United War-Work Campaign, Nov. 11th to 18th.

Poster showing a close-up view of a soldier during a snowstorm, holding a mug from which steam is rising and eating a piece of pie, he has a big smile on his face. Also shown are emblems from the following orga... More

10,000,000 members by Christmas. On Christmas Eve a candle in every wi...

Image of Christmas candle on a windowsill. Red Cross icon is shown behind windowpane. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Kriegsbilderausstellung / Eduard Adrian Dussek.

Poster shows profile of soldier wearing helmet. Poster is announcement of an exhibit of war art by painter Eduard Adrian Dussek from the battles at Izonzo, Triest, and Belgrad. Exhibit is to benefit the Austria... More

Kunst- u. Figurinenausstellung ... / V. Th. Slama.

Poster shows a cherub pulling a cart with theatrical (drama and comedy) masks. Poster announces an art exhibit to benefit the Red Cross of Niederösterreich. Details of the exhibition are given. Forms part of: R... More

Annual roll call. Nov. 11th-24th

Image of disabled war ex-service man in front of Red Cross worker. Red Cross symbol is displayed beside worker. Caption below image, "The Red Cross is spending ten million dollars a year to help the disabled ex... More

Lighten his load! Give and give and give United War-Work Campaign, Nov...

Poster showing a soldier carrying another soldier on his back during winter, they are holding mugs from which steam is rising and they have big smiles on their faces. Also shown are emblems from the following o... More

Poster, 'keep these off the U.S.A'

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Salvation Army doughnuts bring $1 each

Miss Martha Mansfield, a movie star, selling doughnuts to crowd in New York City, to raise funds for the Salvation Army for 1920. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood. No. C2194.

Near east relief lawn fete - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Near east relief lawn fete - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Miss Ellen Messer - Public domain carriage photograph

A man riding a horse next to a car. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Group of people on and around truck, with sign, "American league ball...

National Photo Company Collection. Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miss Ellen Messer (before 1920)

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negatives or negative sleeves. Caption from caption list: TAG DAY UP TO DATE IN WASHINGTON D.C. No longer can the citizen who rides in an... More

Near east relief lawn fete - Public domain photograph

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negatives or negative sleeves. Date from caption list. Caption from caption list: Scene at the garden fete for the benefit of the Near Ea... More

Gib zur Bayer. Grenz-Spende / W. Krain.

Poster shows a man walking away from a gaming table and depositing money into a bucket marked "Grenze-Spende" which is held by a cherub; in background, two men sit playing cards. Text encourages people to give ... More

Miss Elizabeth Burrnett - Public domain portrait photograph

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negatives or negative sleeves. Photograph shows young woman wearing sash with a barrel labeled "Fill the Barrel" for Salvation Army fund ... More

Janette McTwiggan - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Near east relief lawn fete - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Near east relief lawn fete - Public domain portrait photograph

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negatives or negative sleeves. Date from caption list. Caption from caption list: Scene at the garden fete for the benefit of the Near Ea... More

Near east relief lawn fete - Public domain portrait photograph

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negatives or negative sleeves. Date from caption list. Caption from caption list: Scene at the garden fete for the benefit of the Near Ea... More

Near east relief lawn fete - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Janette McTwiggan - Public domain demonstration photograph

Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negatives or negative sleeves. Date from caption list. Caption from caption list: Drives and Tag Days have become so very regular in the ... More

Miss Elizabeth Burrnett - Public domain photograph

A woman standing next to a fire hydrant spraying water. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fermatevi! Guardatemi! Sotto gli auspici della Filodrammatica Spartaco...

Benefit. Courtesy of Boston Public Library Public domain scan of Italian poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Columbus Theatre: Grande serata di varieta' pro Sacco e Vanzetti

Benefit. Courtesy of Boston Public Library Public domain scan of Italian poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Snapped at the Garden Party at Twin Oakes, the estate of Mrs. Charles ...

Madame Luciano Mascia helping a child at an artificial fish pond. National Photo Company Collection.

Poster, 'Help the Children!' - postal stamp

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"Say it with stamps" Buy!! Nassau County poster stamps : "What helps N...

Poster for Nassau County Association fund raising drive stamp sale. Public domain photograph of stamp object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mollie Rodie, gelatin silver print

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