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1. Air Raid Warden Notice, January 9, 1942 - Announcement

   Air Raid Warden Notice, January 9, 1942. This is an air raid warden notice to residents in the area who are hard of hearing the air raid sirens with special instructions. The purpose of this notice is to help the residents out of their home in case of air raid attack in a time of war.

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2. Air Raid Warden window poster, c. 1942-1945 - Poster

   Air Raid Warden window poster, c. 1942-1945. This poster was made by George Dixon Press Inc., Passaic, N.J. Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.5.

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3. Block Mother Three Cities Defense Council Window Poster, c. 1942-1945. - Poster

   Block Mother Three Cities Defense Council Window Poster, c. 1942-1945. This poster was used to raise awareness for women to sign up to be block mothers to protect children in case of an attack on the city.

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4. Civil Defense Air Raid Warden Helmet, c. 1942-1945 - Hat, Hard

   Civil Defense Air Raid Warden Helmet, c. 1942-1945. This metal helmet is round in shape and is painted in gray. In front of the top center portion of the helmet's head, there is a blue circle with a red/white striped triangle, which is the symbol for Civil Defense Air Raid Warden. On the back of the helmet on the outside border, it is surrounded by metal bracket ends painted in white with each of them are tied to a brown cloth strap, which is con...

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5. Civil Defense Air Raid Warden Helmet, c. 1942-1945 - Hat, Hard

   Civil Defense Air Raid Warden Helmet, c. 1942-1945. This metal helmet is round in shape and is painted in mottled brown. In front of the top center portion of the helmet's head, there is a blue circle with a red/white striped triangle, which is the symbol for Civil Defense Air Raid Warden. On the back of the helmet on the outside border, it is surrounded by metal bracket ends painted in white with each of them are tied to a gray cloth strap, whic...

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6. Civil Defense- Air Raid Warden Helmet, c. 1947-1991 - Hat, Hard

   Civil Defense- Air Raid Warden Helmet, c. 1947-1991. This metal helmet is round in shape and is painted in yellow. In front of the top center portion of the helmet's head, there is a blue circle with a red/white striped triangle, which is the symbol for Civil Defense Air Raid Warden. At the bottom portion of the back of the helmet, there are bolts painted in white that connect to the helmet's head and chinstrap adjustments and are spread out on e...

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7. Civil defense application cards, March 13, 1942 - Application, Registration

   Civil defense application cards, c. 1942-1945. These cards were written to the San Mateo County Civilian Defense Council in order to enroll and register as a civil defense volunteer during World War II.

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8. Civil Defense Auxiliary Fireman Helmet, c. 1942-1945 - Hat, Hard

   Civil Defense Auxiliary Fireman Helmet, c. 1942-1945. This metal helmet is round in shape and is painted in red. In front of the top center portion of the helmet's head, there is a blue circle with a white triangle with a red cross in the middle, which is the symbol for Civil Defense Auxiliary Fireman. At the bottom portion of the helmet, there are bolts painted in white that connect to the helmet's head and chinstrap adjustments and are spread o...

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9. Civil Defense WWII Poster, 1941 - Poster

   Civil Defense WWII Poster, 1941. Poster in a white background with the Civil Defense insignia in the middle: a blue circle with a white triangle with the painted words "CD" in the middle. Above the Civil Defense insignia, painted in red, bold with huge lettering, the text says "AMERICA / CALLING". Below the Civil Defense insignia, painted in blue, bold with big lettering, the text reads "Take your place in / CIVILIAN DEFENSE / CONSULT YOUR N...

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10. Civilian Defense Air Raid Warden Helmet, c. 1942-1945 - Hat, Hard

    Civilian Defense Air Raid Warden Helmet, c. 1942-1945. This metal helmet is round in shape and is painted in white. In front of the top center portion of the helmet's head, there is a blue circle with a red/white striped triangle, which is the symbol for Civil Defense Air Raid Warden. At the back of the helmet, there are bolts painted in white that connect to the helmet's head and chinstrap adjustments and are spread out on each corner of the met...

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11. Civilian Defense Auxiliary Police Helmet, c. 1942-1945 - Hat, Hard

    Civilian Defense Auxiliary Police Helmet, c. 1942-1945. This metal helmet is round in shape and is painted in white. In front of the top center portion of the helmet's head, there is a blue circle with a white triangle with a red shield in the middle, which is the symbol for Civil Defense Auxiliary Police. At the bottom portion of the helmet, there are bolts painted in white that connect to the helmet's head and chinstrap adjustments and are spre...

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12. Civilian Defense Auxiliary Police Redwood City Badge, c. 1942-1945 - Badge, Law Enforcement

    Civilian Defense Auxiliary Police Redwood City Badge, c. 1942-1945. Silver metal badge shaped like a six-pointed star. A stamped black border creates a central circle; inside this circle is stamped "CIVILIAN DEFENSE REDWOOD CITY" around the edges in black, "AUXILIARY POLICE" in the center in red, and "60" in black in the bottom center.

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13. Civilian Defense Helmet, c. 1942-1945 - Hat, Hard

    Civilian Defense Helmet, c. 1942-1945. This metal helmet is round in shape and is in gray. In front of the top center portion of the helmet's head, there is a blue circle with a white triangle with red, bold painted text that reads "CD", which is the official symbol for Civil Defense. Above the symbol for Civil Defense, painted in white and bold, the text reads "BURLINGAME". Below the symbol for Civil Defense, painted in white and bold, the text...

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14. Civilian Defense Road Repair Unit Helmet, c. 1942-1945 - Hat, Hard

    Civilian Defense Road Repair Unit Helmet, c. 1942-1945. This metal is round in shape and in gray. In front center of the helmet's head, there is a blue circle with a white triangle with a symbol of a red shovel in the middle, which is the insignia for Civil Defense Road Repair Unit. On the back of the helmet on the outside border, it is surrounded by metal bracket ends with each of them are tied to a brown cloth strap, which is connected to a bla...

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15. Daytime Air Warden 3 Cities Poster, c. 1942-1945 - Poster

    Daytime Air Warden 3 Cities Poster, c. 1942-1945. This poster was used to recognize and promote the air raid wardens who protect the streets and cities during WWII. Dimensions: 11 x 14.

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16. Gas Mask and Case, c. 1941-1945 - Mask, Gas

    Gas Mask and Case, c. 1941-1945. Green cylindrical metal tube attached to brown rubber face mask (A). Bottom of metal tube has a raised lip and circular vent. Rubber gas mask attached to metal tub. Cloth rings attached face mask to metal tube. Brown rubber mask has two yellow-tinted plastic eye holes with raised metal trim around edges. A small round hole in mouth area. Text embossed on metal canister below face mask. Tan elastic straps for ...

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17. Gas Mask, c. 1939-1945 - Mask, Gas

    Gas Mask, c. 1939-1945. Noncombatant M1A2-1-1 gas mask, medium adult. Cylindrical metal tube with text printed on side. Bottom of metal tube has a raised lip and circular vent. Plastic gas mask attached to metal tub. Metal ring and screw attach to metal canister tub. Plastic mask has two clear plastic eye holes. A plastic vent protrudes from side of mask on the outside. No mouthpiece inside mask, only a hole leading to the metal canister tub...

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18. Gas Mask Canvas Case, c. 1939-1945 - Carrier, Gas Mask

    Gas Mask Canvas Case, c. 1939-1945. Cylindrical canvas bag with stamp printed text on front to hold gas mask. Canvas bag widens at top with canvas flap and metal button closure. Canvas strap sewn to either side to attach. Metal buckles on canvas strap for adjusting length. Metal hem edge on end of canvas strap. Bottom of bag has metal eyelet. All pieces olive green drab in color.

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19. Gas Mask Canvas Case, c. 1939-1945 - Carrier, Gas Mask

    Gas Mask Canvas Case, c. 1939-1945. Cylindrical canvas bag with stamp printed text on front to hold gas mask. Canvas bag widens at top with canvas flap and metal button closure. Canvas strap sewn to either side to attach. Metal buckles on canvas strap for adjusting length. Canvas cord sewn into side of canvas bag and attached on the other side to a rectangular metal ring. Cord has a metal aglet at the end. Cord is knotted to adjust size/lengt...

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20. Gas Self Aid San Mateo County War Council Sign, c. 1942-1945 - Sign

    Gas Self Aid San Mateo County War Council Sign, c. 1942-1945. This sign is used to raise awareness of the decontamination squad within the San Mateo County War Council to the rest of the residents in San Mateo County. The purpose is for residents to be aware and know certain insignia for civil defense during war times in San Mateo County.

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21. Headlight Blackout Cover, c. 1939-1945 - Cover, Automotive

    Headlight Blackout Cover, c. 1939-1945 (WWII). Round dark green leather circle with black leather hem on edge. Black fabric flaps protrude outward from back of round circle to cover headlight lens. Round seam runs around length of circle with purple cloth shoestring to adjust size. Front of circle has cutout shape of a triangle within a circle. The center of the triangle has a cutout circular shape with a line through the center. Two stitche...

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22. San Mateo County Community Facilities & Defense Data Map and San Mateo County Highway Map, December 1941. - Map

    San Mateo County Community Facilities & Defense Data Map and San Mateo County Highway Map, December 1941. Includes two maps.The first map shows the highways connecting the cities within San Mateo County, with red marks indicating land and bridge routes, blue for water routes, and black for outposts for the US army in World War II. The first map was imprinted by San Mateo County Civilian Defense Council. The second map displays San Mateo County c...

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23. "The War is Not Fought in Fox Holes Alone" San Mateo County Civilian Defense Council, April 20, 1943 - Poster

    "The War is Not Fought in Fox Holes Alone" San Mateo County Civilian Defense Council, April 20, 1943. This poster from the San Mateo County Times' purpose is raise awareness of the war relief and bonds during WWII by the San Mateo County Civilian Defense Council. Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 17 1/4.

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24. Three Cities Civil Defense Block Plan, c. 1942-1945 - Plan

    Three Cities Civil Defense Block Plan, c. 1942-1945. This document is an overview of Civilian War Services' block plan which gives a diagram of how civil home defense is implemented into a city or mulitple cities. This is used to provided civilian protection and services in a time of war.

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25. Three Cities Defense Council Doctor sign, c. 1942-1945 - Sign

    Three Cities Defense Council Doctor sign, c. 1942-1945. This sign is used by the Three Cities Defense Council to let residents and other civil defense volunteers know who are the doctors in the civil defense program. The purpose of this item is to have more efficiency and awareness in case of air raids and other mishaps on the home front in times of war.

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