"You Can Make This Kind of Ammunition"
1943
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This comes from a series of original drawings and mockups for cartoons promoting the war effort during World War II, and original sketches drawn by artist Charles Alston.
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Alston moved with his family to New York City in 1915. He spent his life living and working in Harlem and was active in the Harlem Renaissance. During the 1930s, the WPA’s Federal Art Project commissioned Alston to paint murals for a hospital in Harlem.
Later, during World War II, the Office of War Information hired Alston for a series of drawings to be featured in Black newspapers. Many, like this one, had typical wartime propaganda messages: conserve fuel, buy war bonds, and grow victory gardens.
This document was identified by teachers in our 2015 Primarily Teaching online workshop.
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Alston moved with his family to New York City in 1915. He spent his life living and working in Harlem and was active in the Harlem Renaissance. During the 1930s, the WPA’s Federal Art Project commissioned Alston to paint murals for a hospital in Harlem.
Later, during World War II, the Office of War Information hired Alston for a series of drawings to be featured in Black newspapers. Many, like this one, had typical wartime propaganda messages: conserve fuel, buy war bonds, and grow victory gardens.
This document was identified by teachers in our 2015 Primarily Teaching online workshop.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of War Information.
National Archives Identifier: 535632
Full Citation: Poster 208-COM-91; 'You Can Make This Kind of Ammunition'; 1943; Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston, ca. 1942 - ca. 1945; Records of the Office of War Information, Record Group 208; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/you-can-make-this-kind-of-ammunition, January 19, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.