The Spirit of Canada's Women

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Title

The Spirit of Canada's Women

Subject

Women, World War II, Posters, Propaganda, Service, CWAC

Description

In this recruiting poster, members of the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC) march alongside the ghostly image of French medieval military heroine, Joan of Arc. French- and English-language posters often used the same images, but different messages. Here, the French text refers to Joan as an inspiration, while the English imbues Canada's military women with Joan's warrior spirit.

Creator

Gordon Odell

Source

Wartime Information Board

Publisher

Wartime Information Board

Date

1941

Contributor

Canadian War Museum

Format

Propaganda Poster

Language

English

Files

19750251-008pub.jpg

Collection

Citation

Gordon Odell, “The Spirit of Canada's Women,” rosiesofthenorth, accessed May 18, 2024, https://therosiesofthenorth.omeka.net/items/show/25.