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Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administrationn (OPA), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price A...

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D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM). Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of P...

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

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administrationn (OPA), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price A...

"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...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Assembly workers are nearly ready to put the final section of the huge 15 x 30 foot photmontage The Four Freedoms in place. On the other side of the scaffolding was the Arsenal of Democracy panel, equal in size. The two were displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu, they were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Assembly workers are n...

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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 ...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking the finished product with a model, these workers are completing the assembly of the two 15 x 30 ft photomontages which are displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. The panels entitled The Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy were designed for the Office of Emergency Management by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. They were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many large cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking the finished ...

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Washington, D.C. Girls employed by the U.S. Office for Emergency Management (OEM) coming out of church

Washington, D.C. Girls employed by the U.S. Office for Emergency Manag...

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Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of Emergency Management (OEM) cleaning her typewriter

Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of...

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Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administrationn (OPA), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price A...

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War workers need homes. Posters prepared by the Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management for use of Homes Registration Offices organized by the OEM Division of Defense Housing in 255 communities throughout the United States. The first 500 posters have been distributed in the District of Columbia, where an intensive campaign for registration of vacant rooms, apartment and homes is now being conducted. It is expected that other communities will follow with similar campaigns

War workers need homes. Posters prepared by the Division of Informatio...

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

Give It Your Best. Three-color (red, white and blue) poster designed and distributed July 1 by the Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management (OEM) , for display in war plants throughout the nation. Sizes available: 40 x 56 in., 28 x 40 in. 28 1/2 x 20 in., 14 x 20 in. and 10 x 18 in.

Give It Your Best. Three-color (red, white and blue) poster designed a...

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

Frank Bane, director of the Division of State and Local Cooperation for the National OEM (Office of Emergency Management) Defense Commission. Mr. Bane is executive director of the Council of State Governments

Frank Bane, director of the Division of State and Local Cooperation fo...

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Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administration (OPM), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price A...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of the 1930s - 1940s, woman, female portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Stella Fischer, Secretary to the Director, Division of Information, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Stella Fischer, Secretary to the Director, Division of Information, Of...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Poet and historian turns to films. Carl Sandburg is shown here as he was writing the commentary for "Bomber", national defense motion Picture just completed by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) film unit. Mr. Sandburg is famous as the Pulitzer prize winning author of "The War Years," monumental biography of Abraham Lincoln, and as the author of numerous poems and other works. Mr. Sandburg is also famous as a musician, newspaper columnist and authority on Americans. The commentary for "Bomber" was his first excursion into film making. He volunteered his services to the defense program and served without pay

Poet and historian turns to films. Carl Sandburg is shown here as he w...

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Mr. Charles F. Palmer, coordinator of defense housing for the National Defense Office for Emergency Management (OEM). Mr. Palmer is president of Palmer, Inc,. Atlanta; chairman, Atlanta Housing Authority; and president, National Association of Housing Officials

Mr. Charles F. Palmer, coordinator of defense housing for the National...

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United States Office of War Information (OWI) and United States Office for Emergency Management (OEM) newsrooms. Washington, D.C.

United States Office of War Information (OWI) and United States Office...

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

Elizabeth Wilson, Junior Consumer Relations Specialist, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Elizabeth Wilson, Junior Consumer Relations Specialist, Office of Emer...

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

Samuel Slotky, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Regional Information Consultant

Samuel Slotky, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Regional Informati...

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War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production Board (WPB) to U.S. employment service offices, beauty parlors, women's colleges, manufacturers, etc. The original is 28 1/2 inches by 40 inches and is printed in red, blue, and black on white. The poster was reproduced from a photograph by Office of War Information photographer, Howard Hollem. Copies may be obtained from Central Distribution Plant, Office for Emergency Management (OEM), 1509 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production ...

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Philip Martin, Jr., technical director, Spencer Tracy, narrator and Garson Kanin, director, at the Long Island Studios of the Army Signal Corps for the recording of Spencer Tracy's narration of the "Ring of Steel," an Office of Emergency Management (OEM), film on on February 19th, 1942

Philip Martin, Jr., technical director, Spencer Tracy, narrator and Ga...

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Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of Emergency Management (OEM) cleaning her typewriter

Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of...

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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...

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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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Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. Richard S. Neff (standing in doorway) U.S. Housing Authority Inspector, who with his crew of five men, sees that defense homes meet up with the standards established by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Division of Defense Housing Co-ordination

Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. Richard S. Neff (standing in door...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a construction site, wooden frame, timber, 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.

"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...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

War Production Board (WOB) poster. Poster distributed to war plants, designed by the Office of War Information (OWI) from a photograph by Valentino Sarra. The original comes in three sizes: 7 1/8 inches by 10 inches, 14 1/4 inches by 20 inches, and 28 1/2 by 40 inches. Colors: yellow and black on white. Copies may be obtained from Central Distribution Service, Office for Emergency Management (OEM), 1509 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

War Production Board (WOB) poster. Poster distributed to war plants, d...

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Scenes in San Francisco, [no. 2] /

Scenes in San Francisco, [no. 2] /

Panoramas filmed in the ruins of downtown San Francisco and outlying refugee camps following the 1906 earthquake and fire. A scene-by-scene description of the film: [Frame: 0102] Begins with a long, pan of down... More

Dr. E.M. Hopkins, chairman of Minerals and Metals Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM), Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

Dr. E.M. Hopkins, chairman of Minerals and Metals Group, Division of P...

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

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM). Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of P...

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

Samuel Slotky, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Regional Information Consultant

Samuel Slotky, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Regional Informat...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) poster. "Keep 'Em Rolling" (PT boats)

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) poster. "Keep 'Em Rolling" (PT bo...

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Carl Sandburg, author of the commentary to the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) motion picture, "Bomber" discuuses some of the finer points of the construction of the Glenn L. Martin bomber with chief production test pilot, Roland Lee Sansbury

Carl Sandburg, author of the commentary to the Office of Emergency Man...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

War Production Board poster. Poster produced by the WPB for distribution to shipyards. The original is 28 1/2 inches by 40 inches and is printed in full color. It was designed by the Office of War Information (OWI) from a painting by C.C. Beall. Copies may be obtained from Central Distribution Service, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), 1516 14th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C.

War Production Board poster. Poster produced by the WPB for distributi...

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Poster issued by Bureau of Industrial Conservation of the War Production Board (WPB), and released by the Office for Emergency Management (OEM) urging householders to contribute waste materials for victory. This poster will be distributed on a national scale and will appear in the nation's store windows, schools, post offices, etc.

Poster issued by Bureau of Industrial Conservation of the War Producti...

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

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 ...

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Conversion. Silverware plant. Engineers and tool experts of a large Eastern silverware manufacturing company discuss blueprints on a bayonet order to be produced for the Army. Bayonet shown is the Springfield rifle type. The determination of management and workers alike to keep the presses rolling on war orders in this plant seems to indicate that these OEM (Office of Emergency Management) posters have been read. Oneida Ltd., Oneida, New York

Conversion. Silverware plant. Engineers and tool experts of a large Ea...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of Emergency Management (OEM) cleaning her typewriter

Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Washington, D.C. A secretary in the United States Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Washington, D.C. A secretary in the United States Office of Emergency ...

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

Fair employment practices in defense industries. A poster distributed by the OEM (Office of Emergency Management) Labor Division and the President's Committe on Fair Employment Practice to war plants and employment offices throughout the United States

Fair employment practices in defense industries. A poster distributed ...

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

Dr. John Kenneth Gailbraith, assistant administrator, Office of Price Administration (OPA) and Civilian Supply, Office of Emergency Management. Dr. Galbraith is an assistant professor of economics at Princeton University

Dr. John Kenneth Gailbraith, assistant administrator, Office of Price ...

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

Posters in use. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) production posters displayed on the pay shack of the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania

Posters in use. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) production poster...

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"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...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Colonel Lemuel Bolles, District of Columbia director of civilian defense, addressed the throng on hand to witness the unveiling in the nation's capitol of 15 x 20 foot photomontages entitled "The Four Freedoms" and "Arsenal of Democracy." These were designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu and were first seen in New York. From there they came to Washington where they were displayed for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Then they were sent out for display in various other cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Colonel Lemuel Bolles,...

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Auto conversion to airplane engines. "We'll be turning out as many airplane engines as Carter does pills," employees of a converted automobile factory told OEM (Office of Emergency Management) photographer. Now undergoing one hundred percent conversion to airplane motor production, this factory employs thousands of workers who are familiarizing themselves with the newly installed tools and machines. Two workers here lathe the cylinder of an airplane motor. Under terms of its contract, production was not scheduled until October, but Herculean efforts of management and labor completed the conversion this spring. Chevrolet, Buffalo, New York

Auto conversion to airplane engines. "We'll be turning out as many air...

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.

Get in the scrap. Conversion poster released by the Office for Emergency Management (OEM) to promote the collection of scrap metal, paper, rags and rubber

Get in the scrap. Conversion poster released by the Office for Emergen...

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Washington, D.C. Girls employed by the U.S. government in a room selected for them by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) personnel service

Washington, D.C. Girls employed by the U.S. government in a room selec...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Give It Your Best. Three-color (red, white and blue) poster designed and distributed July 1 by the Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management (OEM) , for display in war plants throughout the nation. Sizes available: 40 x 56 in., 28 x 40 in. 28 12 x 20 in., 14 x 20 in. and 10 x 18 in

Give It Your Best. Three-color (red, white and blue) poster designed a...

Actual size of negative is B (approximately 5 x 7 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history for image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Inform... More

Civilian defense poster. "Jerry", the American eagle, which posed for this striking poster, is a resident of the National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C. The poster, in four colors, was issued today to illustrate Civilian Defense Week, observance of which begins Armistice Day, November 11, by proclamation of President Roosevelt. Specific days have been set aside throughout the week to mark special aspects of the Office of Civilian Defense, Office of Emergency Management (OEM). From an actual photograph. It is being distributed by state and local defense throughout the nation. Poster designed by Herbert Matter, distributed by the Office of Civilian Defense. It is printed in four colors. Copies may be obtained from state and local councils

Civilian defense poster. "Jerry", the American eagle, which posed for ...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. District of Columbia commissioner J. Russell Young, Colonel Lemuel Bolles, District of Columbia director of civilian defense, addressed the throng on hand to witness the unveiling in the nation's capitol of the 15 x 30 foot photomontages entitled "The Four Freedoms" and "The Arsenal of Democracy." These were designed for the (OEM) Office of Emergency Management by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu and were first seen in New York. From there they came to Washington where they were displayed for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Then they were sent out for display in various other cities around the country. Seated on the platform is Colonel Lemuel Bolles, director of civilian defense for the nation's capitol

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. District of Columbia c...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. All set but for the overhead lighting. This 15 x 30 foot panel and a second of life size entitled the Four Freedoms were displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. The panels, entitled The Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Deomocracy, were designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. They were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many large cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. All set but for the ov...

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Part of the Arsenal of Democracy panel designed by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and seen first at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition in New York's Grand Central Palace. Mr. Carlu, in shirtsleeves, is explaining his new technique in photomontage while the panel, which will measure 15 x 30 feet, awaits assembly. The Arsenal of Democracy and a panel representing the Four Freedoms, of equal size, will be showing in several other cities after the close of the New York show

Part of the Arsenal of Democracy panel designed by Jean Carlu, eminent...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. With the final section still to be placed on the scaffolding, a worker is already installing the wiring for the two 15 x 30 foot photomontages displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. The panels, entitled The Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy were designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. They were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many large cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. With the final section...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a mural painting, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Waste Materials Make Mountains. Keep Scrapping. A poster to remind the American people that waste materials are vital to the war effort. Printed in three colors -- black, red and white -- it was designed and produced by the Division of Information, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for distribution through the Bureau of Industrial Conservation. Its size is 20 x 28 in.

Waste Materials Make Mountains. Keep Scrapping. A poster to remind the...

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War Production Board poster. Poster produced by the WPB for distribution to war industry plants, especially factories producing tanks or parts of tanks. The original is 28 1/2 inches by 40 inches and is printed in full color. It was designed by the OWI from a painting by C.C. Beall. Copies may be obtained from Central Distribution Service. Office of Emergency Management, 1516 14th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C.

War Production Board poster. Poster produced by the WPB for distributi...

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Robert W. Horton, Director, Information Division, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Robert W. Horton, Director, Information Division, Office of Emergency ...

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D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM). Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of P...

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

Jack Schaindlin, musical director, Eleanor Herring, Garson Kanin, director, Wallace Russell, writer, Spencer Tracy, narrator, Max Brasch, film editor, Philip Martin, Jr., technical director, at the Long Island Studios of the Army Signal Corps for the recording of Spencer Tracy's narration of the "Ring of Steel," an Office of Emergency Management (OEM) film, on February 19, 1942

Jack Schaindlin, musical director, Eleanor Herring, Garson Kanin, dire...

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A black and white photo of a group of women standing in front of a building. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a group of women standing in front of a bui...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM). Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of P...

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

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) poster. "Keep 'Em Rolling" (anti-aircraft guns)

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) poster. "Keep 'Em Rolling" (anti-...

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Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of Emergency Management (OEM) cleaning her typewriter

Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of...

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Mr. Charles F. Palmer, coordinator of defense housing for the National Defense Office for Emergency Management (OEM). Mr. Palmer is president of Palmer, Inc,. Atlanta; chairman, Atlanta Housing Authority; and president, National Association of Housing Officials

Mr. Charles F. Palmer, coordinator of defense housing for the National...

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

Mrs. Mary Jeanne McKay Byrd, Assistant Business Specialist, Office of Consumer Relations, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Mrs. Mary Jeanne McKay Byrd, Assistant Business Specialist, Office of ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of the 1930s - 1940s, woman, female portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administration (OPA), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Admini...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Protectors of the Four Freedoms raise Old Glory by the Office of Emergency Management's (OEM) huge Four Freedoms photomontage at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition in Grand Central Palace, New York. This panel, which measures 15 x 30 feet, and another of equal size entitled Arsenal of Democracy were designed by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, in accordance with a new technic in montage used only once before. The sections are 2 1/2 feet square. The panels will shortly be seen in a number of other cities

Protectors of the Four Freedoms raise Old Glory by the Office of Emerg...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. With the final section still to be placed on the scaffolding, a worker is already installing the wiring for the two 15 x 30 foot photomontages displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. The panels, entitled The Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy, were designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. They were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many large cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. With the final section...

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The artist inspects sections of the huge Arsenal of Democracy photomontage, which, when assembled, will be 15 x 30 feet. The artist is Jean Carlu who designed this panel and one portraying the Four Freedoms for exhibition by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at Grand Central Palace, New York and later at defese shows in a number of cities from coast to coast. Carlu's technique is a relatively new one, having been used only once before in photomontage design

The artist inspects sections of the huge Arsenal of Democracy photomon...

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United States Office of War Information (OWI) and United States Office for Emergency Management (OEM) newsrooms. Washington, D.C

United States Office of War Information (OWI) and United States Office...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Annotation on original negative jacket. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Pic... More

Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of Emergency Management (OEM) cleaning her typewriter

Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of...

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Stella Fischer, Secretary to the Director, Division of Information, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Stella Fischer, Secretary to the Director, Division of Information, Of...

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United we stand. Streamer prepared by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for use in defense plants throughout the nation. The poster measures 2 X 12 feet. The lettering is red against a white background, with the Great Seal of the U.S. appearing in blue

United we stand. Streamer prepared by the Office of Emergency Manageme...

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Office of Emergency Management (OEM) poster. "Keep 'Em Rolling" (PT boats)

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) poster. "Keep 'Em Rolling" (PT bo...

Actual size of negative is B (approximately 5 x 7 inches). Annotation on negative. Caption card lists some of the printing history for image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United Stat... More

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Assembly workers have nearly finished setting up the huge 15 x 30 foot photomontage The Four Freedoms. On the other side of the scaffolding was the Arsenal of Democracy panel, equal in size. The two were displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu, they were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many cities throughout the nation

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Assembly workers have ...

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OEM (Office of Emergency Management) newsroom

OEM (Office of Emergency Management) newsroom

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Wayne Coy. Special assistant and Liaison officer of the White House and Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

Wayne Coy. Special assistant and Liaison officer of the White House an...

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Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administration (OPM), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price A...

Actual size of negative is B (approximately 5 x 7 inches). Annotation on negative. Caption edited by agency. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Ov... More

Posters in use. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) production posters displayed on the pay shack of the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania

Posters in use. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) production poster...

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Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administrationn (OPA), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price A...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Caption edited by agency. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture D... More

Frank Bane, director of the Division of State and Local Cooperation for the National OEM (Office of Emergency Management) Defense Commission. Mr. Bane is executive director of the Council of State Governments

Frank Bane, director of the Division of State and Local Cooperation fo...

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"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...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

"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...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Protectors of the Four Freedoms raise Old Glory by the Office of Emergency Management's huge Four Freedoms montage at the Natinoal Civilian and Defense Exposition in Grand Central Palace, New York. This panel, which measures 15 x 30 feet, and another of equal size entitled Arsenal of Democracy, were designed by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, in accordance with a new technique in montage used only once before

Protectors of the Four Freedoms raise Old Glory by the Office of Emerg...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A black and white photo of two men in suits. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of two men in suits. Office of War Information...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from print in lot and lot catalog card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Wash... More

Dr. E.M. Hopkins, chairman of Minerals and Metals Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM), Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

Dr. E.M. Hopkins, chairman of Minerals and Metals Group, Division of P...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Posters in use. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) production posters displayed on the pay shack of the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania. The construction in the background is a new addition to the electric furnace building at the plant

Posters in use. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) production poster...

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Bantam, Connecticut. Tree-lined Lafayette Boulevard--Route 25 to the motorist passing through Bantam--is the "main stem" of the town. The "Photo and Gift Shop," directly opposite the post office, is open all year, although its real business is done during the summer; at that season Bantam and the nearby town of Morris are host to some 350 vacationers at Bantam Lake, which is mainly in Morris. Below the shop is the office of Bernard C. Roeberg, the town's leading real estate dealer who is also principal of the Bantam School, a corner of which may be seen to the right. The large building with the water tower at the bottom of the hill is the Connecticut Electric Company, which has not yet started to enjoy the increased business brought to Bantam by the war program. Opposite this plant is a brick building used by the state highway department for storage. A section of this building is devoted to a small shop employing, at most, six people. Here bathrobes are occasionally turned out. No one was seen in the shop during the ten days the OEM (Office of Emergency Management) crew was in Bantam, although there was always a bunch of keys hanging in the locked door

Bantam, Connecticut. Tree-lined Lafayette Boulevard--Route 25 to the m...

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Mrs. Mary Jeanne McKay Byrd, Assistant Business Specialist, Office of Consumer Relations, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Mrs. Mary Jeanne McKay Byrd, Assistant Business Specialist, Office of ...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM). Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of P...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

Samuel Slotky, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Regional Information Consultant

Samuel Slotky, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Regional Informati...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Negative has a tape mask. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division.... More

Carl Sandburg, author of the commentary to the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) motion picture, "Bomber" discuuses some of the finer points of the construction of the Glenn L. Martin bomber with chief production test pilot, Roland Lee Sansbury

Carl Sandburg, author of the commentary to the Office of Emergency Man...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production Board (WPB) to salvage committees in cities where tin salvage campaigns are conducted. The original is 20 inches by 28 12 inches and is printed in red, gray, and black on white. Copies may be obtained from Central Distribution Service, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), 1509 Fourteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C

War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production ...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. Each defense trailer is located on a plot of ground 25 x 50 feet, assuring a fine degree of privacy and room for children to play. Standards set up by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Division of Defense Housing for trailers provide a minimum overall length and width to assure the least possible crowding. The trailers are protected from fire and the city's fire bureau regularly conducts inspections. Manager Ackerman and the Lawrence Park Commissioners see to it that the trailer camp is well policed

Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. Each defense trailer is located o...

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Conversion. Silverware plant. Engineers and tool experts of a large Eastern silverware manufacturing company discuss blueprints on a bayonet order to be produced for the Army. Bayonet shown is the Springfield rifle type. The determination of management and workers alike to keep the presses rolling on war orders in this plant seems to indicate that these OEM (Office of Emergency Management) posters have been read. Oneida Ltd., Oneida, New York

Conversion. Silverware plant. Engineers and tool experts of a large Ea...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Auto conversion to airplane engines. "We'll be turning out as many airplane engines as Carter does pills," employees of a converted automobile factory told OEM (Office of Emergency Management) photographer. Now undergoing one hundred percent conversion to airplane motor production, this factory employs thousands of workers who are familiarizing themselves with the newly installed tools and machines. A worker here operates a vertical Bullard turtle lathe, machining part of the aluminum crank case of a fourteen-cylinder airplane engine. Chevrolet, Buffalo, New York

Auto conversion to airplane engines. "We'll be turning out as many air...

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Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of Emergency Management (OEM) cleaning her typewriter

Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of...

Annotation on original negative jacket. This image in a jacket marked "Killed" Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washi... More

Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of Emergency Management (OEM) cleaning her typewriter

Washington, D.C. A government secretary in the United States Office of...

Annotation on original negative jacket. This image in a jacket marked "Killed" Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washi... More

Fiberglass manufacture, Owens-Corning, Toledo, Ohio. Fiberglass workers in a plant of the Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation relax during the lunch hour. An OEM (Office of Emergency Management) poster on the wall reminds them to "Keep 'em rolling" for the all-out war effort

Fiberglass manufacture, Owens-Corning, Toledo, Ohio. Fiberglass worker...

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