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Papers Of Agnes Short: Public Health Posters Aimed At School Children

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Material Type
Manuscript
Date Range
1950-1960
Accession No.
19951027001
Physical Description
14 Items. 4 Files.
Scope and Content
19951027001 - Six posters providing advice about how to catch, recover from, and prevent colds. The poster illustrations are taken from the animated film "How To Catch A Cold" by Walt Disney Productions. Circa 1950 to 1960. 19951027002 - Deparment of National Health and Welfare advertising healthy…
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Material Type
Manuscript
Date Range
1950-1960
Physical Description
14 Items. 4 Files.
Physical Condition
Excellent
History Biographical
The donor is the niece of Agnes Short and inherited her estate at the time of her passing in October 1994. The papers came from the estate.
Miss Agnes Short was involved in the Lethbridge School Health Services from 1945-1964.
Acquisition Source
Derrick Sharon
Scope and Content
19951027001 - Six posters providing advice about how to catch, recover from, and prevent colds. The poster illustrations are taken from the animated film "How To Catch A Cold" by Walt Disney Productions. Circa 1950 to 1960. 19951027002 - Deparment of National Health and Welfare advertising healthy habits as a means of preventing colds. 19951027003 - Four posters showing children and youths smiling and promoting the message of good dental hygiene through regular brushing, eating habits and visits to the dentist. 19951027004 - Three Department of National Health and Welfare posters featuring cartoon illustrations of a family of bears, promoting the message of why, when, and how to brush your teeth.
Access Restrictions
Public Access
Accession No.
19951027001
Collection
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