Empty collapsible tubes: a tin mine for war industry. Squeezed-out metal tubes, donated by patriotic Americans, are sorted in the Newark, New Jersey plant of the Tin Salvage Institute. Tin and lead are separated from containers made of aluminum and other metals. James Butler, age 18, is waiting for his call to the service, brings up another batch, which will be expertly sorted by Mrs. Martha Brawn
Summary
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of the 1930s - 1940s, woman, female portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
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Date
01/01/1943
Contributors
Hollem, Howard R., photographer
United States. Office of War Information.
Location
Newark (N.J.), 40.73556, -74.17250
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
Public Domain