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Abandoned strip coal mine leveled and planted with trees by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers. Cherokee County, Kansas

Abandoned strip coal mine leveled and planted with trees by Civilian C...

Public domain photograph of public works, FDR administration, New Deal, Great Depression, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Leighton H. Peebles, Chief, Plumbing and Heating Branch, Division of Civilian Supply, Office of Production Management (OPM)

Leighton H. Peebles, Chief, Plumbing and Heating Branch, Division of C...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Maryland photographs - Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information Photograph.

Maryland photographs - Farm Security Administration / Office of War In...

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Agriculture workers during Great Depression. An old black and white photo of a woman in a hat.

Agriculture workers during Great Depression. An old black and white ph...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

Maryland photographs - Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information Photograph.

Maryland photographs - Farm Security Administration / Office of War In...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Ready to go is the huge 15 x 30 foot Arsenal of Democracy montage deseigned by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, for exhibition at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition in New York and in many other cities throughout the country. The panel is divided into 2 1/2 foot squares. The artist seems pleased with his work, which is only the second time this particular montage technique has been used. Behind him are figures from the Four Freedoms panel, which equal in size to the Arsenal of Democracy. Both panels were prepared for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Ready to go is the hug...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. The Arsenal of Democracy panel at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition is readied by workmen. Only half the panel is shown here. This and a montage representing the Four Freedoms were designed by Jean Carlu, eminent psoter artist. Each measures 15 x 30 feet and is divided into 2 1/2 foot squares. These panels display a novel new montage technique used only once before. Displayed under the aegis of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), theyl will be shortly seen at exhibitions in a number of cities from coast to coast

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. The Arsenal of Democra...

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Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Administration (NYA), Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Adm...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a worker, labor, factory, plant, manufacture, industrial facility, 1930s, mid-20th-century industrial photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Civilian defense uniforms. Canteen worker

Civilian defense uniforms. Canteen worker

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Potomac Electric Power Co. substations. Substation window display: Civilian defense

Potomac Electric Power Co. substations. Substation window display: Civ...

Public domain photograph of stained glass design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense. War Emergency Radio Service. These three War Emergency Radio Service transmitter-receivers tuned to different wave lengths keep this Civilian Defense control center in touch with three different channels of communication. The set being operated maintains contact with state and city police and fire departments. The other two are used for communicating with sub-control centers, hospitals, and mobile field units

Civilian defense. War Emergency Radio Service. These three War Emergen...

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Donald M. Nelson (left), Chairman, War Production Board (WPB), and Leon Henderson, Administrator, Office of Price Administration (OPA) and Director, Civilian Supply Division of the Office of Production Management (OPM), member of the Supply Priorities and Allocations Board; conferring in Washington, D.C. September 12, 1941. The chart on the table is a distribution and supply chart. While called together for the purpose of having a picture made, Messrs, Henderson and Nelson seized upon the opportunity to have what they termed "their first real conference in days"

Donald M. Nelson (left), Chairman, War Production Board (WPB), and Leo...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Administration (NYA), Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). NYA draftsman, Washington, D.C.

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Adm...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a great depression era, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Administration (NYA), Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Adm...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a great depression era, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The first meeting of the Supply Priorities and Allocations Board, Washington, D.C., September 2, 1941. Seated left to right: Harry L. Hopkins, Special Assistant to the President, supervising lend-lease Program; William S. Knudsen, Director-General of the Office of Production Management (OPM); Henry A. Wallace, Vice President of the United States, and Chairman of the Board; Donald M. Nelson, Executive Director of the Board and Director of the Priorities Division, OPM. Standing, left to right: James V. Forrestal, Undersecretary of the Navy (who was present in place of Secretary Frank Knox, out of town on this day and unable to be present); Robert P. Patterson, Undersecretary of War (sitting in for Secretary of War Stimson, who was unable to attend); Leon Henderson, Administrator, Office of Price Administration (OPA) and Director of the Civilian Supply Division, OPMt; Sidney Hillman, Associate-Director of Labor Division, OPM

The first meeting of the Supply Priorities and Allocations Board, Wash...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Administration (NYA), Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Adm...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a great depression era, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager Sloan of the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at New York's Grand Central Palace. In the background is part of the 15 x 30 foot poster Carlu designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The panel shown represents the Arsenal of Democracy while another of equal size is entitled The Four Freedoms. These panels, designed according to a technique in photomontage used only once before, will be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager S...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of 1930s industry, war production in the United States free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under FSA (Farm Security Administration) management. Japanese-Americans taking down their flag in the evening

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Washington, D.C. Man who was driven from his home by flood waters receiving hot coffee from an emergency canteen set up by the United States Office of Civilian Defense

Washington, D.C. Man who was driven from his home by flood waters rece...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (vicinity). Montour no. 4 mine of the Pittsburgh Coal Company. Miner's wife, who is an Office of Civilian Defense first aid nurse

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (vicinity). Montour no. 4 mine of the Pittsbu...

Public domain photograph of Pennsylvania in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of America during the Great Depression, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under FSA (Farm Security Administration) management. Camp in which Japanese-American farm workers live

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of the United States military and military-industrial complex before World War Two, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense. Fire prevention. Roofs made of combustible materials need only a few sparks from nearby chimneys to cause quick-spreading fires that can engulf whole neighborhoods. This old shingle roof is particularly dangerous. Fires caused by sparks on roofs totaled nearly 80,000 during 1941, and caused a loss of 14 million dollars

Civilian defense. Fire prevention. Roofs made of combustible materials...

Public domain photograph of life in the United States in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under FSA (Farm Security Administration) management. A Japanese-American girl in the apartment she has arranged for her husband and herself in the barrack building

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under FSA (Farm Security Administration) management. Japanese-Americans weeding beans

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of workers, war production, aircraft, airfield, the 1930s -1940s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bureau, office furniture, desk, chair, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of the United States military and military-industrial complex before World War Two, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense. War Emergency Service

Civilian defense. War Emergency Service

Public domain photograph of 1930s industry, war production in the United States free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Charlottesville, Virginia. Civilian specialist in Japanese relations lecturing to a class in the School of Military Government at the University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia. Civilian specialist in Japanese relations l...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Washington public schools go to war. The public schools of Washington, D.C., like those in most other sections of the country, have revised their curricula to fit the pupils for fuller participation in the war effort. They have gone all-out for the Program of Civilian Defense and at the Margaret Murray Washington Vocational School, courses in home-making and the preservation of foods are now taught all young women. Photo shows Miss Elizabeth Wood blanching carrots to loosen skin for removal

Washington public schools go to war. The public schools of Washington,...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Recreation Hall, County Road 39, Blackduck, Beltrami County, MN

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Recreation Hall, County Roa...

Significance: The Recreation Hall was constructed in 1935 as part of the Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, which operated on the Chippewa National Forest until 1941. The camp was later used by the Uni... More

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Barracks, County Road 39, Blackduck, Beltrami County, MN

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Barracks, County Road 39, B...

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Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Barracks, County Road 39, Blackduck, Beltrami County, MN

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Barracks, County Road 39, B...

Public domain photograph of a house, cottage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Barracks, County Road 39, Blackduck, Beltrami County, MN

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Barracks, County Road 39, B...

Significance: The Barracks was constructed in as part of the Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, which operated on the Chippewa National Forest until 1941. The camp was later used by the University of I... More

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Education Building, County Road 39, Blackduck, Beltrami County, MN

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Education Building, County ...

Significance: The Education Building was constructed in 1935 as part of the Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, which operated on the Chippewa National Forest until 1941. The camp was later used by the ... More

Naval Magazine Lualualei, West Loch Branch, Warrant Officers & Civilian Quarters, B Avenue, Pearl City, Honolulu County, HI

Naval Magazine Lualualei, West Loch Branch, Warrant Officers & Civilia...

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Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Hospital, County Road 39, Blackduck, Beltrami County, MN

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Hospital, County Road 39, B...

Significance: The Hospital was constructed in 1935 as part of the Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, which operated on the Chippewa National Forest until 1941. The camp was later used by the University... More

A black and white photo of a man driving a bulldozer, Great Depression. FSA/OWI Photograph

A black and white photo of a man driving a bulldozer, Great Depression...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a man holding a baseball bat, West Virginia. Farm Security Administration photograph.

A black and white photo of a man holding a baseball bat, West Virginia...

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Civilian defense poster. There's a place for every American in the Civilian Defense program as proclaimed in the striking poster above, designed by Charles Tudor, and issued today in two colors by the Office of War Information (OWI). The poster emphasizes the basic emblem of the Office of Civilian Defense. It is printed in red and blue, and is being distributed by state and local defense councils throughout the nation. Poster designed by Charles Tudor, distributed by the Office of Civilian Defense. It is printed in red and blue on white. Copies may be obtained from state and local councils

Civilian defense poster. There's a place for every American in the Civ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Maryland photographs - Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information Photograph.

Maryland photographs - Farm Security Administration / Office of War In...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

Maryland photographs - Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information Photograph.

Maryland photographs - Farm Security Administration / Office of War In...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Resettlement Administration (1935-1937). The photographs of the Farm Se... More

Donald R. Longman, Principal Business Specialist, Civilian Allocation Section, Civilian Supply Division, Office of Production Management (OPM)

Donald R. Longman, Principal Business Specialist, Civilian Allocation ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The "old comstock bridge," three miles West of Colchester, Connecticut on Route 16. It was repaired by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)

The "old comstock bridge," three miles West of Colchester, Connecticut...

Public domain photograph of 1930s-1940s bridge, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) boys cooperating with Soil Conservation building erosion dam. Monona County, Iowa

CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) boys cooperating with Soil Conservat...

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Citizens of Caswell County listening to speakers after a picnic and barbecue at the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp. They had just attended a county land use planning meeting in the courthouse in Yanceyville, North Carolina

Citizens of Caswell County listening to speakers after a picnic and ba...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a picnic in the park, outdoor activity, leisure time, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Jane Seaver and Gilbert Harrison, Co-Directors of the Youth Division, Office of Civilian Defense

Jane Seaver and Gilbert Harrison, Co-Directors of the Youth Division, ...

Mr. Maury Maverick, Chief, State and Local Government Requirements Branch, Division of Civilian Supply, Office of Production Management (OPM)

Mr. Maury Maverick, Chief, State and Local Government Requirements Bra...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager Sloan of the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at New York's Grand Central Palace. In the background is part of the 15 x 30 foot poster Carlu designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The panel shown represents the Arsenal of Democracy while another of equal size is entitled The Four Freedoms. These panels, designed according to a technique in photomontage used only once before, will be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager S...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Administration (NYA), Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Saint Louis, Missouri. Final phase construction, NYA war training center

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Adm...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a great depression era, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking over a dummy of hiArsenal of Democracy panel is the eminent posters artist Jean Carlu. The panel, which measured 15 by 30 feet, is on exhibit now at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at Grand Central Palace, New York along with another of the same size representing the Four Freedoms. Shown under the auspices of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), they will shortly be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking over a dummy ...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian Defense volunteers receiving instruction in treatment of fractured arm. First aid class. American Red Cross, New York City

Civilian Defense volunteers receiving instruction in treatment of frac...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense uniforms. Winter "parade." This girl is wearing the Motor Corps Insignia

Civilian defense uniforms. Winter "parade." This girl is wearing the M...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a uniform, military personnel, armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Administration (NYA), Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Adm...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a great depression era, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Administration (NYA), Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Adm...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a great depression era, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Aluminum collection. A store window display in New York, New York, promoting the National Defense Aluminum Collection (July 21-29, 1941). This collection was conducted by the Office of Civilian Defense and some of the aluminum obtained will be for use in industries producing for national defense. Much of the lower grade aluminum collected which cannot be used directly for this purpose will be used to replace new aluminum in the manufacture of consumer goods, and hence release this new aluminum for use in defense production

Aluminum collection. A store window display in New York, New York, pro...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense. There's not much that is omitted in the equipment of these special gas and electrical emergency trucks. On the floor in front of the trunk are, left to right, the following items: a fitter's kit for repairing small gas leaks; a rubberized blanket for electrical work; an atmosphere testing machine; an inhalator; a Phister fire extinguisher; an air blower ; a lux fire extinguisher kit; a splicer's kit containing insulated hand tools; a fuse kit; a manhole guard rail and a rubber mat for electrical work. The worker at the left is wearing a special mask with a half-hour suplly of oxygen for use where a fresh air hose is not practical. He is also wearing rubber gloves for repair work. The man standing in the center is holding a hand operated manhole pump. The truck and its equipment were on display at Madison Square Garden, New York, as part of the huge civilian defense show held there in October

Civilian defense. There's not much that is omitted in the equipment of...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense. Prompt and efficient telephone handling is an important part of civilian defense work. This operator at air raid warden headquarters receives calls telling her of trouble in various areas, notes the messages and passes them on for immediate action. The demonstration was at the civilian defense show at Madison Square Garden, New York, October 1941

Civilian defense. Prompt and efficient telephone handling is an import...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in the latter's office in Washington on the occasion of Mrs. Roosevelt's being sworn in as Mayor La Guardia's assistant in the Office of Civilian Defense. Mrs. Roosevelt's title is Assistant Director of the Office of Civilian Defense. The ceremony took place on the morning of September 29

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in the latter'...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Administration (NYA), Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Miscellaneous lot of photographs by Barbara Wright. National Youth Adm...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a great depression era, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of America during the Great Depression, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of the United States military and military-industrial complex before World War Two, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of the United States military and military-industrial complex before World War Two, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Picryl description: Public domain image of people, meeting, eating, drinking, food, beverage, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of the United States military and military-industrial complex before World War Two, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bureau, office furniture, desk, chair, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

United States Office of Civilian Defense workers helping soldiers and firemen to move people driven from their homes by flood water. Washington, D.C

United States Office of Civilian Defense workers helping soldiers and ...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wilson Dam, Alabama (Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)). Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) boy weeds loblolly pine seedlings at TVA nursery

Wilson Dam, Alabama (Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)). Civilian Conse...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a farmer, 1930s, 20th-century dust bowl era, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under FSA (Farm Security Administration) management. Japanese-Americans leaving camp for a visit to town

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of the United States in the 1930s, portraits, people, events, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of 1930s cars, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of the United States military and military-industrial complex before World War Two, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense in the United States

Civilian defense in the United States

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under FSA (Farm Security Administration) management. The camp council meets with the camp manager

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under FSA (Farm Security Administration) management. Japanese-Americans taking down their flag in the evening

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Office of Civilian Defense workers help protect nation's capital. Typical of many air raid sirens located in every city, this siren at Howard University, Washington, D.C., screams out its warning at the approach of enemy planes

Office of Civilian Defense workers help protect nation's capital. Typi...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Civilian Contractor`s Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Civilian Contractor`s ...

Significance: This was built to house employees of Siems Drake Puget Sound, the contractor that undertook construction on the navy and army installations between 1940 and 1943. The building is typical of enlis... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Civilian Contractor`s Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Civilian Contractor`s ...

Significance: This was built to house employees of Siems Drake Puget Sound, the contractor that undertook construction on the navy and army installations between 1940 and 1943. The building is typical of enlis... More

Oakland Naval Supply Center, Civilian Quarters, Between East K Street & RR yard near Thirteenth Street, Oakland, Alameda County, CA

Oakland Naval Supply Center, Civilian Quarters, Between East K Street ...

Survey number: HABS CA-2614-K Building/structure dates: 1943 Initial Construction

Oakland Naval Supply Center, Civilian Quarters, Between East K Street & RR yard near Thirteenth Street, Oakland, Alameda County, CA

Oakland Naval Supply Center, Civilian Quarters, Between East K Street ...

Survey number: HABS CA-2614-K Building/structure dates: 1943 Initial Construction

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, County Road 39, Blackduck, Beltrami County, MN

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, County Road 39, Blackduck, ...

Significance: Established in 1935, the Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp is historically significant for its association with the social, political, and economic impact of the Great Depression and the u... More

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Flagpole, County Road 39, Blackduck, Beltrami County, MN

Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Flagpole, County Road 39, B...

Significance: The Flagpole was apparently constructed as part of the Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, which operated on the Chippewa National Forest until 1941. The camp was later used by the Univers... More

Mrs. Crystal Bird Fauset, Special Assistant, Office of Civilian Defense

Mrs. Crystal Bird Fauset, Special Assistant, Office of Civilian Defens...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Maryland photographs - Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information Photograph.

Maryland photographs - Farm Security Administration / Office of War In...

Public domain image of cattle, livestock, farm animals, agriculture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Mr. Corrington Gill, Deputy Director in Charge of Operations, Office of Civilian Defense

Mr. Corrington Gill, Deputy Director in Charge of Operations, Office o...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Biggest and most immediately useful role for women in the civilian defense program is that of nurse's aide. Training of 100,000 volunteers as nurse's aides is designed by the American Red Cross, working with the Office of Civilian Defense, to relieve the acute shortage of nursing service threatening civilian hospitals and health agencies because

Biggest and most immediately useful role for women in the civilian def...

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Recommends CCC be made permanent. Washington, D.C., March 15. Robert Fechner, Director of the Civilian Conservation Corps, today recommended to the Senate Unemployment and Relief Committee that the CCC be made a permanent establishment. The present CCC authorization will expire July 1, 1940. Fechner said that, while he believed the present "distress" of unemployment would end soon, he was satisfied the country would face the problem of providing jobs for needy young men for several years, 3/15/38

Recommends CCC be made permanent. Washington, D.C., March 15. Robert F...

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Civilian defense. War Emergency Radio Service. Commercial short wave radio transmitter are made into mobile two-way War Emergency Radio Service sets for Civilian Defense by patriotic radio "hams" who not only install and operate the sets, but frequently contribute their own equipment. Powered by the auto battery, these War Emergency Radio Service mobile stations can maintain uninterrupted contact with their control center even if all telephone and power lines are out of operation

Civilian defense. War Emergency Radio Service. Commercial short wave r...

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CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) boys help move a family out of the area in Caroline County to be taken over by the Army for maneuver grounds. Virginia

CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) boys help move a family out of the a...

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