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1. "7th War Loan - Now All Together" World War II Bonds/Loan Poster, 1945 - Poster

   "7th War Loan - Now All Together" World War II Bonds/Loan Poster, 1945. Dimensions: 37" x 26".

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2. A Diary of Events Recorded from July 11, 1918 to May 2, 1919 - Diary

   A Diary of Events Recorded from July 11, 1918 to May 2, 1919. Red pamphlet contains reprinted events recorded by William W. Nielsen, Private in the Masonic Ambulance Corps known as the 364th Ambulance Company, 316th Sanitary Train & 91st Division, U.S. Army. Contains first-hand experiences of World War I, some images and a poem at the end.

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. "A Good Soldier" World War II Industry Poster, 1943 - Poster

   "A Good Soldier" World War II Industry Poster, 1943. Dimensions: 40" x 28.5"

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4. 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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5. Air Raid Warden's Helmet (WWII), c. 1941-45 - Hat, Hard

   Air Raid Warden's Helmet (WWII), c. 1941-45. 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 a triangle with a red symbol resembling some wings over four long round shapes, which is the symbol for Civil Defense Medical. On the back of the helmet on the inside border, it is surrounded by white metal bracket ends with holes connecting to small brass k...

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6. Air Raid Warden Sign, n.d. - Sign, Identification

   Air Raid Warden Sign, n.d. This wooden sign is rectangular in shape, with a beige background with blue and white circles on the left and right of the sign and some unfinished wood in the back. Within each of these blue and white circles is a white/red striped triangle, which represents the symbols for Air Raid Wardens under the United States Citizen Defense Corps. In the middle of these circles, there is a text painted in blue and bold, all in up...

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7. Air Raid Warden Sign, n.d. - Sign, Identification

   Air Raid Warden Sign, n.d. This sign is rectangular in shape with a orange painted background containing two black and orange circles. Within these two black and orange circles, they include a black/orange triangle, which symbolizes the insignia for the Air Raid Wardens under the United States Citizen Defense Corps. In the middle of the sign, painted in black, and written in bold, the text reads "DAYTIME / AIR RAID WARDEN". At the lower right ha...

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8. Air Raid Warden Sign, n.d. - Sign, Identification

   Air Raid Warden Sign, n.d. This wooden sign is rectangular in shape, with a beige background with blue and white circles on the left and right of the sign and some unfinished wood in the back. Within each of these blue and white circles is a white/red striped triangle, which represents the symbols for Air Raid Wardens under the United States Citizen Defense Corps. In the middle of these circles, there is a text painted in blue and bold, all in up...

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9. Air Raid Warden Sign, n.d. - Sign, Informational

   Air Raid Warden Sign, n.d. This wooden sign is rectangular in shape, and an off white background with two blue and white circles on the left and right side of the sign. In between each of the blue and white circles, there is a red/white striped triangle, which symbolizes the insignia for Air Raid Wardens under the United States Citizen Defense Corps. In the middle of the sign, in bold, the text reads "SECTOR / 42". The words "SECTOR / 42" appeare...

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10. 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.

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. Americans Suffer When Careless Talk Kills Poster, 1943 - Poster

    Americans Suffer When Careless Talk Kills Poster, 1943. Poster depicts a man consoling a woman with a red, white quilt with blue star near them on their left. The woman has a telegram in her hand with news that says their son was a casualty in the war.

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12. Anti-Dimming Composition, c. 1917-1918 - Cleaner, Eyeglass

    Anti-Dimming Composition, c. 1917-1918 (WWI). Metal cylindrical tube painted yellow with printed text. Bottom of tube has raised lip. Top of tube expands to raised lip beneath metal cylindrical cap, also painted yellow. Top of cap has slight raised lip with rounded top. Seam extends side of tube.

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13. Army Air Forces Ground Observer Corps Reserve Certificate, 1943 - Certificate, Achievement

    Army Air Forces Ground Observer Corps Reserve Certificate, 1943. Issued to Alvin P. Colby. Certifies that he served as a ground observer of the IV Fighter Command from march 1942 to Oct. 1943.

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14. "Attack, Attack - Buy War Bonds" World War II Bonds/Loan Poster, 1942 - Poster

    "Attack, Attack - Buy War Bonds" World War II Bonds/Loan Poster, 1942. 40 x 28 poster printed in shades of green, brown, and gray, with a very narrow white border. An illustration that covers the entire poster depicts several soldiers; the two in the right foreground brandish their rifles and charge into battle and one in the bottom left aims a machine gun. A few more soldiers and a tank charge into battle as well in the background. Behind them i...

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15. "Become a Naval Officer" World War II Recruitment Poster, 1942 - Poster

    "Become a Naval Officer" World War II Recruitment Poster, 1942. 42 x 28 poster with a white background. The top half is occupied by a black and white realistic shaded drawing of a naval officer in profile wearing a cap and holding a pair of binoculars. Behind him is some ship rigging, several bomber planes flying in formation, and three shirtless men with helmets operating an unidentifiable piece of machinery. Directly below the picture, in black...

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16. Beechies Spearmint Gum. c. 1963-1974 - Package, Product

    Beechies Spearmint Gum. c. 1963-1974. Package of candy-coated gum from WWII C-Ration. Green box with white and black lettering: "Beechies / Spearmint / with other natural flavor / Candy / Coated / Gum" on both top and bottom. Oval logo in red and white with fruit image in center says "Beech nut / Quality." Ends of box say "2 Beechies" and on one side in black is "Life Savers, Inc, New York, N.Y. 10019."

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17. Bill Kyne Has Coffee with Soldiers at the Three Cities USO Canteen in San Mateo - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Bill Kyne Has Coffee with Soldiers at the Three Cities USO Canteen in San Mateo, 1943. Photo shows Bill Kyne having coffee with some soldiers at the canteen in San Mateo USO.

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. Bill Kyne Serving Soldiers at the San Mateo Canteen USO - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Bill Kyne Serving Soldiers at the San Mateo Canteen USO, c. 1942-1945. This picture shows men and women in uniform sitting on barstools around the Canteen USO enjoying drinks and food while Bill Kyne serves them.

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. Bill Kyne with Servicemen at the San Mateo USO Headquarters - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Bill Kyne with Servicemen at the San Mateo USO Headquarters, c. 1942-1945. Photo displays a group photo of USO admins including Bill Kyne who is in the back row and center and service men in front of the USO Headquarters building in San Mateo, CA.

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Blackout Emergency Vehicle (E) Permits, c. 1942-1945 - Permit

    Blackout Emergency Vehicle (E) Permits, c. 1942-1945. These permits were used for emergency vehicles during World War II.

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21. 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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22. Bonds Away Show, San Mateo - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Bonds Away Show, San Mateo, January 28, 1944. Black and white photograph shows a USO Buffet supper party in San Mateo. Two women stand at a refreshment table and serve two male air force officers in uniform. A typewritten inscription on the back of the photograph reads: "FROM…FOURTH AIR FORCE / Public Relations Office / San Francisco, (6) California / Yukon 0158, Ext. 45 / 28 January 1944 / USO, SAN MATEO, ENTERTAINS "BONDS AWAY!" / ...

    Record Type: Photo

    
23. Bonds Build Ships- Buy More Bonds, 1943 - Poster

    Bonds Build Ships- Buy More Bonds, 1943. The poster displays a big ship in a shipyard being worked on by some rigs on each of the ship's side. Dimensions: 15.75 x 11

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24. Bran Pudding, c. 1917-1918 - Sketch

    Bran Pudding, c. 1917-1918. Pen and ink on off-white paper sketch depicts a man in an apron standing over a large wooden bucket, with one foot resting on its edge. With one hand he pours a box of flour into the bucket, and with his other hand he holds a long paddle, from which dough is dripping. A text bubble says "Bran Pudding." Behind the man in the top left corner is a window, through which dark trees and a full moon are visible.

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25. Bring Him Sooner-Buy War Bonds poster, 1943 - Poster

    Bring Him Sooner-Buy War Bonds poster, 1943. This poster displays a man in a soldier's uniform opening and walking through the gate of a white picket fence as he smiles and waves. Dimensions: 15 5/8 x 11

    Record Type: Archive