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World War I era Yeomen (F) -- Activities --
Victory Liberty Loan drive in New York City, May 1919

Though World War I combat operations ended with the Armistice on 11 November 1918, the costs of the war and its greatly expanded military continued. Like the wartime expenses, these were largely funded though savings bond sales. The year 1919 saw an extensive Victory Liberty Loan campaign, and in May of that year Yeomen (F), including a contingent from Washington, D.C., participated in a parade and other war bond activities in New York City. This page features photographs of "Yeomanettes" taking part in that city's Victory Liberty Loan fund drive.

Other views related to Yeoman (F) during the May 1919 New York war bond campaign, and in the Victory Liberty Loan in general, are seen in the following pages:

  • Yeomen (F) Activities -- Scenes in Navy Department Offices in Washington, DC; and
  • Yeomen (F) Activities -- Recreation.

    For other views of World War I era Yeoman (F) activities, see:

  • Yeomen (F) -- Activities.

    For selected views and links to further pictorial coverage on Yeomen (F), see:

  • World War I era Yeomen (F) -- Overview and Special Image Selection.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    Photo #: NH 53171

    Navy Yeomen (F)


    In New York City where they assisted in Navy recruiting and in putting the Victory Loan drive "over the top", 8 May 1919. These "Yeomanettes" were stationed in Washington, D.C.
    Note advertising structure built to resemble a battleship's superstructure. In addition to its recruiting and Victory Loan signs, it features copies of the two Howard Chandler Christy recruiting posters: "I Want You for the Navy" and "Gee!! I Wish I Were a Man".

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 87KB; 545 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 2726

    Yeomen (F) from Washington, D.C.


    Pose with their unit flags during a Victory Loan parade in New York City, May 1919.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 93KB; 740 x 535 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 53180

    Chief Yeoman (F)


    In New York City during a Victory Loan parade, May 1919.
    Note her Chief Petty Officer's hat insignia and rating badge.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 68KB; 520 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 52950

    Chief Yeoman (F) McBride


    Probably taken during the Victory Liberty Loan parade in New York City, May 1919.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 87KB; 600 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 53179

    Yeomen (F)


    Marching in New York City during a Victory Loan drive, May 1919.
    Note signs on pole bases in background, proclaiming "New York will see it through".

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 119KB; 585 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 53181

    Yeomen (F)


    Participate in a Victory Loan parade in New York City, May 1919.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 76KB; 740 x 550 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 2724

    Yeomen (F)


    Marching in a Victory Loan parade in New York City, May 1919.
    Note the white triumphal arch and columns along the parade route, the latter crowned with symbolic artillery and aircraft.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 90KB; 740 x 560 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 2725

    Yeomen (F)


    Marching in a Victory Loan parade in New York City, May 1919.
    Note banners along the parade route.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 109KB; 740 x 535 pixels

     

    Other views related to Yeoman (F) during the May 1919 New York war bond campaign, and in the Victory Liberty Loan in general, are seen in the following pages:

  • Yeomen (F) Activities -- Scenes in Navy Department Offices in Washington, DC; and
  • Yeomen (F) Activities -- Recreation.

    For other views of World War I era Yeoman (F) activities, see:

  • Yeomen (F) -- Activities.

    For selected views and links to further pictorial coverage on Yeomen (F), see:

  • World War I era Yeomen (F) -- Overview and Special Image Selection.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.


    Return to Naval Historical Center home page.

    22 April 2000