Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Forest Service Ephemera Collection, c. 1950s-2000s

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This collection consists of various paper ephemera featuring U.S. Forest Service mascots Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl, dating from approximately the 1950s to the early 2000s. Produced by the USDA Forest Service in cooperation with the Advertising Council and state agencies like the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters, these items supported national conservation education. The lot includes educational booklets such as The True Story of Smokey Bear, a vintage paper car litter bag, two modern shrink-wrapped puzzles, and various decals. Transcribed text includes Keep AMERICA GREEN and CLEAN, Smokey Bear's Story of the Forest, and chalkboard equations 1+1=1 and 1+2=3. Dimensions: Booklets 5.5 x 8.5 inches; Litter Bag 8 x 11 inches; Puzzles 8.5 x 11 inches.

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