Forrest James Robinson Jr. collection

Identifier: irn597688
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2018 by Forrest James Robinson, Jr.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of 33 American WWII era poster stamps, which include images commemorating Poland and France, Peace for America, the National Recovery Administration, the Council against Intolerance in America, V for Victory, and other subjects.

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Displaying items 1 to 20 of 33

American WWII poster stamp promoting the V for Victory campaign
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612164
- English
- overall: Height: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Width: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
“V for Victory” campaign poster stamp distributed in the United States during World War II. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. In early 1941, the “V for Victory” campaign was conceived by Victor de Laveleye, who broadcast for the BBC in German-occupied Belgium. He proposed the idea to his audience because “V” is the first letter of the French and English wo...
Anti-communist poster stamp with an eagle
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612165
- English
- overall: Height: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Width: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Anti-communism poster stamp distributed in the United States. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. During the twentieth century, the United States’ relationship with communist countries shifted between cautious cooperation and often bitter rivalry. Initially, the U.S. government was opposed to a state ideologically based on communism, and did not establish di...
Poster stamp encouraging Canadian support of WWII
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612166
- English
- 1939-1945
- overall: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poster stamp encouraging Canadian support of World War II (1939-1945). Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. Unlike World War I (1914-1918), Britain’s September 1939 declaration of war against Germany did not commit Canada to the conflict. However, Canada declared war on Germany later that month in support of Britain and France. Over 1 million Canadians served...
Poster stamp encouraging French support of WWII
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612167
- English
- 1941-1945
- overall: Height: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
“V for Victory” poster stamp featuring an amalgamation of the letter V and the Gallic Rooster, a national emblem of France. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The history of the Gallic Rooster dates back to Roman Gaul. The Latin word “gallus” means both "rooster" and "inhabitant of Gaul" and over time the rooster was used as a French religious symbol. Durin...
Poster stamp encouraging Americans to buy war bonds
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612168
- English
- 1941-1945
- overall: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poster stamp encouraging the United States public to buy War Bonds and support American involvement in World War II. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. War bonds were offered by the United States Government for purchase by the public; purchasers would keep the bond and be reimbursed for its return at a later date. On May 1, 1941, the first Series E U.S. Sav...
Patriotic American poster stamp
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612169
- English
- overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Patriotic poster stamp featuring a red, white, and blue shield. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The shield on the stamp appears to be modeled after the shield on the Great Seal of the United States, though there are some key differences. The shield consists of seven red and six white vertical stripes, representing the original thirteen states. This appea...
Poster stamp promoting equal rights for women
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612170
- English
- overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poster stamp promoting equal rights for men and women. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The stamp depicts the Statue of Liberty in a patriotic red-white-and-blue color scheme, and calls for gender equality. When America entered World War II, wartime necessities increased the need for workers, while millions of men went overseas, reducing the male workforc...
Poster stamp advocating war time assistance to Norway
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612171
- English
- overall: Height: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Width: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
American poster stamp advocating for public relief for Norway during World War II (1939-1945). Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. On April 8–9, 1940, Germany invaded Norway to secure naval bases for use against the British fleet in the North Sea, and to guarantee vital iron-ore shipments from neutral Sweden. Despite British military assistance, Norway surre...
Circular NRA (National Recovery Administration) membership stamp
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612172
- English
- 1933-1935
- overall: | Diameter: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
American National Recovery Administration (NRA) membership poster stamp. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The NRA was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the first 100 days of his presidency with the passage of National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933 (NIRA). The NRA was created to stimulate business recovery by eliminating unfair trade prac...
Square NRA (National Recovery Administration) membership stamp
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612173
- English
- 1933-1935
- overall: Height: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
American National Recovery Administration (NRA) membership poster stamp. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The NRA was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the first 100 days of his presidency with the passage of National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933 (NIRA). The NRA was created to stimulate business recovery by eliminating unfair trade prac...
Square NRA (National Recovery Administration) membership stamp
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612174
- English
- 1933-1935
- overall: Height: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
American National Recovery Administration (NRA) membership poster stamp. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The NRA was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the first 100 days of his presidency with the passage of National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933 (NIRA). The NRA was created to stimulate business recovery by eliminating unfair trade prac...
Poster stamp commemorating the Warsaw Uprising
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612175
- English
- overall: Height: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poster stamp commemorating the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The image on the stamp depicts the ruins of Warsaw, Poland, with Sigismund's Column, one of the most famous landmarks of the city, in the center. The monument was originally erected in 1644, and features a sculpture of Polish King Sigismund III Vasa at the top of a tall ...
Poster stamp with a tattered Polish flag
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612177
- English
- overall: Height: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poster stamp featuring an image of a waving, tattered Polish flag, originally designed by Polish artist Marek Żuławski in 1939. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The stamp uses text and the imagery of the ragged Polish flag and the crowned Polish white eagle, to remind the viewer that Poland was “The First to Fight” German invasion. On September 1, 1939, G...
Patriotic American poster stamp with fife and drum corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612180
- English
- 1930-1949
- overall: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poster stamp featuring an image of an American colonial fife and drum corps. The stamp is from the “This is America” series of poster stamps, which was distributed in the 1930s and 1940s. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The “This is America” series of poster stamps was a collection of 99 stamps that each feature a unique illustration. These images depict...
Patriotic American poster stamp with a woman loading a cannon
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612182
- English
- 1930-1949
- overall: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poster stamp featuring an image of Molly Pitcher. The stamp is from the “This is America” series of poster stamps, which was distributed in the 1930s and 1940s. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The “This is America” series of poster stamps was a collection of 99 stamps that each feature a unique illustration. These images depict historical figures, instit...
Patriotic American poster stamp with a portrait of Alexander Hamilton
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612183
- English
- 1930-1949
- overall: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poster stamp featuring an image of Alexander Hamilton. The stamp is from the “This is America” series of poster stamps, which was distributed in the 1930s and 1940s. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes and were used for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The “This is America” series of poster stamps was a collection of 99 stamps that each feature a unique illustration. These images depict historical figures...
Poster stamp celebrating American Independence Day
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612184
- English
- 1945
- overall: Height: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poster stamp celebrating the Fourth of July, issued by the Disabled Persons Association of America. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The image shows two physically disabled men, one in a formal military uniform, and the other in a suit, celebrating the Fourth of July. The first American Independence Day was celebrated in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, to c...
Poster stamp promoting the V for Victory campaign
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612185
- English
- overall: Height: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
“V for Victory” campaign poster stamp distributed in the United States by the British American Ambulance Corps during World War II (1939-1945). Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The British American Ambulance Corps was an organization that sent ambulances and medical supplies to Britain before and during WWII. In early 1941, the “V for Victory” campaign wa...
Poster stamp with an image of Columbia
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612186
- English
- 1946-1947
- overall: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poster stamp from the Council Against Intolerance (CAIA) featuring an image of Columbia, distributed between 1946 and 1947. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The stamp features an image of Columbia, a female personification of the United States. She was modeled after Greek gods, with fair skin and golden hair, and was often adorned in all white to symboliz...
Poster stamp with an image of Columbia
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn612187
- English
- 1946-1947
- overall: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Poster stamp from the Council Against Intolerance (CAIA) featuring an image of Columbia, distributed between 1946 and 1947. Poster stamps were collectable stamps, slightly larger than postage stamps, with designs similar to posters. Although they were not valid for postage, poster stamps could be affixed to letters and envelopes as a means for fundraising, propaganda, and educational purposes. The stamp features an image of Columbia, a female personification of the United States. She was modeled after Greek gods, with fair skin and golden hair, and was often adorned in all white to symboliz...