Support provided by:
The Case:
Going through her brother’s belongings in El Paso, TX, a History Detectives fan came across a leaflet with Japanese writing and startling war images.
A note taped to the box says, “This box contains an original propaganda leaflet dropped on Japan. I know the woman who did most of the artwork and printing for the U.S. propaganda leaflets.”
The pictures are provocative: a clenched fist with people struggling inside its grasp, a soldier wielding a dagger against a civilian, planes flying over billows of smoke.
Who was the artist? Did the US Military use this leaflet during World War II?
More Information
Seattle Museum of Flight
9404 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA 98108-4097
Phone: 206.764.5720
http://www.museumofflight.org/
The Blakemore Foundation
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4800
Seattle, WA 98101-3266
(206) 359-8778 phone
(206) 359-9778 fax
blakemorefoundation@gmail.com
http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/
Francis Blakemore's Leaflets
View more leaflets created by the artist Frances Blakemore.
Related Links
Explore
-
Also with Wes Cowan
Doc Holliday's Watch
Was this watch a gift from the fearless frontier lawman Wyatt Earp to the gambler Doc Holliday?
-
Also with Wes Cowan
Lookout Mountain Painting
What can this painting tell us about a turning point in the Civil War?
-
Also in Depression and WWII: 1929-1945
Lindbergh-Sikorsky Fabric
How do the signatures on this patch of fabric connect Charles Lindbergh to another first in flight?
-
Also in Season 9
Suffrage Pennant
What can this pennant tell us about one woman's role at a crucial point in Women's Suffrage movement?
-
Also with Wes Cowan
Valley Forge Map
Did George Washington use this map during the American Revolution?
-
Also in Depression and WWII: 1929-1945
Continental Club Card
What secrets can this business card reveal about glamour and vice in 1930s Los Angeles?
Comments
This is a place for opinions, comments, questions and discussion; a place where viewers of History Detectives can express their points of view and connect with others who value history. We ask that posters be polite and respectful of all opinions. History Detectives reserves the right to delete comments that don’t conform to this conduct. We will not respond to every post, but will do our best to answer specific questions, or address an error.
Anyone wishing to submit an artifact for investigation should do so through Submit a Story.
- Submit your StoryDo you have a Depression or World War II object? Submit your story now.
- Latest CommentI actually just found #3 and googled it and came up with this story. I am amazed that I have this in my posession. Yes, I am going to auction it. (7 hours ago)
- Twitterremember this investigation with @TukufuZuberi @elyseluray Tonight they reunite! Let us know your thoughts! @PBS http://t.co/4KMnc27K (7 months ago)
- FacebookWes here -- hope everyone is having a great long weekend. As you enjoy your time with friends or family , take a minute to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. (16 hours ago)