Gallery Exhibitions
March 29, 2013-Spring 2014
American Icons of the Great War
March 29, 2013-Spring 2014

August 1-September 8, 2012
The War of 1812
August 1-September 8, 2012

Photographs from NATO member nations<br />May 18-July 7, 2012
NATO Delivers: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Photographs from NATO member nations
May 18-July 7, 2012


February 14 - July 20, 2012
2012 Midwest Air Force Artists Exhibition
February 14 - July 20, 2012

Photographs from the Archives of The Associated Press<br />September 16, 2011 - January 22, 2012
Memories of World War II
Photographs from the Archives of The Associated Press
September 16, 2011 - January 22, 2012


February 5 - September 13, 2011
Classics from the Collection
February 5 - September 13, 2011

July 16 - August 20, 2010
2010 Midwest Air Force Artists Exhibition
July 16 - August 20, 2010

May 7, 2010 - September 13, 2011
The Home Front: What You Can Do!
May 7, 2010 - September 13, 2011

October 1, 2009 - January 15, 2010
Semper Paratus: The Art of the Coast Guard
October 1, 2009 - January 15, 2010

August 6 - September 25, 2009
Committing to Courage: The Medal of Honor
August 6 - September 25, 2009

April 2 - May 29, 2009
The Art of Mort Künstler
April 2 - May 29, 2009

February 5 - March 13, 2009
Holding Hands with History: Kay Smith
February 5 - March 13, 2009
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Art Exhibition
September 4 - October 4, 2008
2008 Midwest Air Force Artists Exhibition
September 4 - October 4, 2008

June 12 - August 27, 2008
The Art of Don Stivers
June 12 - August 27, 2008

January 10 - February 29, 2008
Uncle Sam
January 10 - February 29, 2008

September 18 - December 14, 2007
Howard Chandler Christy: American Illustrator
September 18 - December 14, 2007

March 15 - April 30, 2007
Drawn to War: Steve Mumford
March 15 - April 30, 2007

January 19 - March 1, 2007
The Art of Arthur Ross
January 19 - March 1, 2007

September 8 - October 9, 2006
2006 Midwest Air Force Artists Exhibition
September 8 - October 9, 2006

Permanent Exhibitions

The Citizen Soldier

Artifacts from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard illuminate the experience of the Citizen Soldier in American history.




The Medal of Honor

Stories of recipients of America's highest award for valor in combat, including an authentic Medal of Honor and citation earned on Iwo Jima.


Contact
Pritzker Military Library Exhibits Team

Pritzker Military Library
104 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
 
Phone: 312-374-9333
Fax: 312-374-9314
 
Collection Highlights

Howard Chandler Christy

"Christy Girls" and other iconic images are showcased in the Library's collection.




James Dietz

Several of his historical prints are in the collection, signed by the groups that commissioned them.




James Montgomery Flagg

The collection includes several vintage posters by this famed military artist. Here's a sampling.




H. Charles McBarron, Jr.
"The Doughboy"

This World War I masterpiece is part of the collection.




Jes Wilhelm Schlaikjer

From the American Red Cross to the Army Signal Corps, Schlaikjer created many compelling images for the war effort in World War II.




To browse our full collection of posters, photographs, and military artifacts, please register online for access to the online gallery. It's free and only takes a couple minutes.