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Finding Aid for the Japanese Manchukuo Propaganda Poster Collection. 2011.058.r
Finding aid prepared by Rand Boyd
Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, Leatherby Libraries
Chapman University
One University Drive
Orange, CA, 92866
(714) 532 - 7711
[email protected]
06/15/2011
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Title: Japanese Manchukuo Propaganda Poster Collection
Identifier/Call Number: 2011.058.r
Contributing Institution: Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, Leatherby Libraries
Language of Material: Chinese
Storage Unit: 7
Storage Unit: 6
Physical Description: 0.25 Linear feet(13 posters)
Date: 1930s
Abstract: 14 Japanese propaganda posters from the 1930s and the Japanese occupation of Manchuria.
Location note: Leatherby Libraries
Language of Materials note: The materials in this collection are in Chinese with one poster in Japanese. A translation of
the posters is available and was made by Tanya Cao M.L.S., M.A.B..
Conditions Governing Use note
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the
responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is open for research.
Biographical/Historical note
The Japanese invasion of Manchuria was a military incursion in 1931 that was predicated on the staged Mukden Incident of
September 18, 1931. Manchuria was invaded by the Kwantung Army of the Empire of Japan, beginning on September 19, 1931,
immediately following the Mukden Incident. The Japanese established a puppet state, called Manchukoku, and their occupation
lasted until the end of World War II.
Scope and Contents note
14 posters, the first 13 are full-color Japanese propaganda posters that were intended for use during the Japanese
occupation of Manchuria. Written in Chinese, they all stress nationalist sentiment amongst the Manchurian population and the
benign presence of the Japanese army. The 14th is a Japanese propaganda poster intended for the Japanese citizenry and, in
Japanese, it reminds them that the struggle continues.
Preferred Citation note
[identify item], Japanese Manchukuo Propaganda Poster Collection (2011.58.r), Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special
Collections and Archives, Chapman University, CA.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
The provenance of this collection is unknown except for a Chinese-language stamp on one poster showing prior ownership by
Col. David D. Barrett USA (ret.) (1892-1977). This is the most likely source of the donation. Barrett served in China
throughout the 1930s and the Second World War. Upon retiring from the army in 1949, he became an academic and taught at the
Univesity of Colorado. It is thought that it was during this period that he might have come in contact with Chapman College.
Arrangement note
This collection is arranged by series: Series I, Manchukuo, Series II, Japanese.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Barrett, David D., Col., (David Dean), 1892-1977
Manchurai (China)--History--1931-1945.
Propaganda--History--20th century.
Propaganda--Japan--History.
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Posters, Manchukuo 1930s
Posters, Manchukuo 1930s
Language of Material: Chinese
Physical Description: (17 posters)
Scope and Contents note
This series contains 17 Chinese-language propaganda posters created by the occupying Japanese
government to promote Manchurian nationalism.
Poster
1. Please see how amiable and approachable the Japanese Army is. 2. All citizens should be
obedient, work hard to build new paradise 3. Absolutely trust the Japanese Amy. Down with the
Communist Amy! 4. New Deal: Provisional Government of the Republic of China 5. Build East
Asia new order 6. Celebrating the establishment of Republic of China Joint Committee on
Government 7. All people want North/South unification 8. & 9. Celebrating the fall of Hankou!
10. Harmony between Japanese, Chinese, and Manchu, peace on Earth 11. [Japanese Poster] 12.
Build the new order; ring the peace bell 13. New Republic government 14. Leap forward to new
China, all things forever bright on heaven and Earth 15. [with David D. Barrett’s personal
stamp on the back] Countrymen, let’s unite under the five-colored national flag! 16. Rise,
countrymen! Build our bright East China to block the evil communist red from spreading! 17.
Look at the communist atrocity! [in small letters] The just Japanese Amy liberates people
from atrocity and eradicates the evil and selfish Communist Amy and the ruthless Communist
Party. 18 [no slogan] printed by Tokyo Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd。
Poster, Japanese
Language of Material: Japanese
Physical Description: (1 poster)
Scope and Contents note
Poster #11 is a Japanese propaganda poster designed for the Japanese people: (in Japanese) Be
prepared. Don’t be negligent just because you won -- The Army Ministry of Japan (aka Ministry
of War of Japan).
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