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Woman's Committee Council of National Defense

Woman's Committee Council of National Defense

A group of people sitting around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General inf... More

WOMAN'S COMMITTEE. COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. DR. ANNA HOWARD SHAW; IDA M. TARBELL; MRS. STANLEY McCORNICH; MAUD WETMORE; ANTIONETTE FUNK; MRS. JOSIAH COWLES; MRS. JOSEPH LAMAR

WOMAN'S COMMITTEE. COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. DR. ANNA HOWARD SHAW; ...

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Those roentjen i.e. Roentgen rays

Those roentjen i.e. Roentgen rays

No accession number. Published in: Washington post. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.

Woman's Committee Council of Nat'l Defense (house)

Woman's Committee Council of Nat'l Defense (house)

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COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. NEW BUILDING

COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. NEW BUILDING

A black and white photo of a row of houses, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gene... More

The officers of the Women's Patriotic Conference on National Defense now being held in Washington at the Continental Memorial Hall. Left to right: Mrs. Boyce Ficklen, Jr., Chairman; Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, first Vice Chairman; Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, first Vice Chairman; Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, Secretary; and Mrs. Albert G. Mang, Treasurer

The officers of the Women's Patriotic Conference on National Defense n...

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Mem. Council of Nat'l Defense & Advisory Com.

Mem. Council of Nat'l Defense & Advisory Com.

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COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. NEW BUILDING

COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. NEW BUILDING

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Those roentjen [i.e. Roentgen ] rays, Political Cartoon

Those roentjen [i.e. Roentgen ] rays, Political Cartoon

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Our national coast defenses, Library of Congress drawings collection

Our national coast defenses, Library of Congress drawings collection

No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.

Those roentjen [i.e. Roentgen ] rays, Political Cartoon

Those roentjen [i.e. Roentgen ] rays, Political Cartoon

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WOMAN'S COMMITTEE. COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. DR. ANNA HOWARD SHAW; IDA M. TARBELL; MRS. STANLEY McCORNICH; MAUD WETMORE; ANTIONETTE FUNK; MRS. JOSIAH COWLES; MRS. JOSEPH LAMAR

WOMAN'S COMMITTEE. COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. DR. ANNA HOWARD SHAW; ...

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President receives delegates to Women's Patriotic Conference. Delegates of the Women's Patriotic Conference on National Defense, representing 38 organizations, in session ar D.A.R. Hall in Washington, were received by President Coolidge today. In the center of the photograph, left to right: Mrs. Boyce Ficklen, Jr., President Coolidge; and Mrs. Alfred J. Borsseau [White House, Washington, D.C.]

President receives delegates to Women's Patriotic Conference. Delegate...

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Council of National Defense: Insignia for Volunteer Medical Service Corps
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., former Secretary of the Navy and General William Mitchell, Assistant Chief of the Army Air Service appeared before the House Military Affairs committee, today, Feb. 17th. Roosevelt told the committee that aircraft was a supplementsupplementary arm of the National Defense and should be kept that way, while General Mitchell continued his fight for the unification of the air services. In the group, left to right: Rep. William C. Wright, George; Rep. John J. McSwain, South Carolina; General Mitchell, Rep. J.C. McKenzie, Illinois, Chairman of the committee; Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., former Secretary of the Navy and General Will...

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Uncle Sam spending $3,000,000 to make one map. Washington D.C. July 28. A huge photographic map which when completed will have cost $3,000,000, is being put together by the Agriculture Adjustment Administration, Department of Agriculture, in Washington. Approximately one-thrid of the entire land surface of the United States is being photographed from the air from a distance of three to five miles up. The idea behind this gigantic job is to determine compliance in the Agricultural Conservation Program, plan soil conservation or Public Works projects, lay out roads, forests and public parks, drainage ditches, dams and lakes and also to seek to improve National Defense. (1) C.E. Kowalczyk, AAA worker, is shown making a stereoscopic examination of the finished photographic prints to determine the relief or elevation of land surface. 7/28/37

Uncle Sam spending $3,000,000 to make one map. Washington D.C. July 28...

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HARRISON, FAIRFAX, PRESIDENT, SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM; CHAIRMAN, SPECIAL COM. ON NATIONAL DEF., AMERICAN RAILWAY ASSOCIATION, 1918. RIGHT, WITH HALE HOLDEN

HARRISON, FAIRFAX, PRESIDENT, SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM; CHAIRMAN, SPECI...

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Army uniform trouser manufacture. Kane Manufacturing Company, Louisville, Kentucky. 1300 trousers a day for National Defense. Sewing operations on some of these may trousers. Especially strong thread is specified in the rigid requirements issued by the Quartermaster Corps to stand the rough wear these uniforms will get in the field

Army uniform trouser manufacture. Kane Manufacturing Company, Louisvil...

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Army uniform trouser manufacture. Kane Manufacturing Company, Louisville, Kentucky. 1300 trousers a day for National Defense. Sewing operations on some of these may trousers. Especially strong thread is specified in the rigid requirements issued by the Quartermaster Corps to stand the rough wear these uniforms will get in the field

Army uniform trouser manufacture. Kane Manufacturing Company, Louisvil...

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Railroads in tip-top shape essential to national defense, house committee told. Washington, D.C., Jan. 31. The man responsible for operation of the American Railroads during the World War, Carl R. Gray, now Vice-Chairman of the Union Pacific, today told the House Interstate Commerce Committee that a railroad system in the 'high physical condition' is essential to National Defense. He testified in connection with Committee Chairman Lea's Omnibus Transportation,1-31-39

Railroads in tip-top shape essential to national defense, house commit...

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Army uniform trouser manufacture. Kane Manufacturing Company, Louisville, Kentucky. 1300 trousers a day for National Defense. Sewing operations on some of these may trousers. Especially strong thread is specified in the rigid requirements issued by the Quartermaster Corps to stand the rough wear these uniforms will get in the field

Army uniform trouser manufacture. Kane Manufacturing Company, Louisvil...

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

"American Songs for American Soldiers," by Milton Plumb, March 1941

"American Songs for American Soldiers," by Milton Plumb, March 1941

Milton Plumb's article on the Library of Congress' Archive of American Folk Song. Publication information: Democratic Digest, March 1941, Volume 18

COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE - Public domain portrait photograph

COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE - Public domain portrait photograph

A group of men sitting around a table in a room, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverfied caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection Date span based on active dates of... More

Cuba's Council of National Defense

Cuba's Council of National Defense

A black and white photo of a group of men, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from negative sleeve for related neg. LC-H25-998. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & ... More

Miss Hannah J. Patterson, member of Women's Committee Council of National Defense

Miss Hannah J. Patterson, member of Women's Committee Council of Natio...

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: ARC. Group title: Personnel. Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 and 1952. Gen... More

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Mearns, June 20, 1942

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Me...

Speech delivered before the Special Libraries Association in Detroit, Michigan.

"The Library of Congress Trust Fund Board," by F.A. Blossom, August 25, 1941

"The Library of Congress Trust Fund Board," by F.A. Blossom, August 25...

A list of items that F. A. Blossom suggests should be sent out with all Library of Congress correspondence in order to advertise the services of the Library of Congress.

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Mearns, June 20, 1942

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Me...

Speech delivered before the Special Libraries Association in Detroit, Michigan.

Letter from Archibald MacLeish to Eleanor Roosevelt, October 14, 1940
"Address by Archibald MacLeish before the American Library Association," June 26, 1942
Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press release reveals the effects of the pre-war Defense Program upon the Library of Congress and the resultant record increase in the services it rendered to Congress, defense agencies, and the public.

Woman's Committee Council of National Defense

Woman's Committee Council of National Defense

A group of people sitting around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General inf... More

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Mearns, June 20, 1942

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Me...

Speech delivered before the Special Libraries Association in Detroit, Michigan.

"Address by Archibald MacLeish before the American Library Association," June 26, 1942
Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press release reveals the effects of the pre-war Defense Program upon the Library of Congress and the resultant record increase in the services it rendered to Congress, defense agencies, and the public.

Interior of Constitution Hall as DAR opened Annual Convention. Washington, D.C., April 17. A general view of Constitution Hall as the Daughters of the American Revolution opened their annual convention tonight with National Defense as their theme

Interior of Constitution Hall as DAR opened Annual Convention. Washing...

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Interior of Constitution Hall as DAR opened Annual Convention. Washington, D.C., April 17. A general view of Constitution Hall as the Daughters of the American Revolution opened their annual convention tonight with National Defense as their theme

Interior of Constitution Hall as DAR opened Annual Convention. Washing...

A large crowd of people in a large room, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General... More

Washington, D.C. The new president of the Philippines shown with the new cabinet. Front row; left to right: Jaime Hernandez, Secretary of Finance; President Sergio Osmena; Colonel Carlos P. Romulo, Resident Commissioner and Secretary of Information. Back row, left to right: Colonel Mariano A. Erana, Judge Advocate General of the Army of the Philippines in charge of the Department of Justice, Labor, and Welfare; Dr. Arturo B. Rotor, Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce; Ismael Mathay, Budget and Finance Commissioner; Colonel Alejandro Melchor, Under Secretary of National Defense representing General Basilio Valdesm the Secretary of National Defense

Washington, D.C. The new president of the Philippines shown with the n...

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Those roentjen i.e. Roentgen rays

Those roentjen i.e. Roentgen rays

No accession number. Published in: Washington post. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Mearns, June 20, 1942

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Me...

Speech delivered before the Special Libraries Association in Detroit, Michigan.

Letter from Archibald MacLeish to Eleanor Roosevelt, October 14, 1940
"Address by Archibald MacLeish before the American Library Association," June 26, 1942
Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Sponsors of bill to prevent war profiteering meet with American Legion representative. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Senator Morris Shappard, left and Rep. Lister Hill, right, Chairman of the Senate and House committees on military affairs, said today they would press for earliest action on their war profiteering bill. Col. John Thomas Taylor, Chairman of the legislative committee of the American Legion, who are sponsoring the bill, is shown with the Senators. The bill is designed to prevent profiteering in time of war and to equalize the burdens of war and thus provide for the National defense, and promote peace

Sponsors of bill to prevent war profiteering meet with American Legion...

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Emmons K. Ellsworth, acting director of the Council of National Defense with flag "To American Women from Armenian Women"

Emmons K. Ellsworth, acting director of the Council of National Defens...

A man holding a banner on the steps of a building, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title devised by Library staff based on unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on ... More

Thirtieth Women's Patriotic Conference on National Defense, Incorporated, February 16, 17, 18, 1956, Hotel Statler, Washington, D.C.

Thirtieth Women's Patriotic Conference on National Defense, Incorporat...

Gift; Marie E. Revell; 1980; DLC/PP-1982:22. Public domain photograph of theatrical production, cabaret, musical, performance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Power for defense. Rural Electrification Administration. U.S. Department of Agriculture Beall

Power for defense. Rural Electrification Administration. U.S. Departme...

B-17 bomber and searchlight tower. Promotional goal: U.S. J6. 193-. Promotional goal: U.S. J3. 193-. Promotional goal: U.S. D61. 193-.

"The Library of Congress Goes to War," by Luther Harris Evans, April 29, 1942
"The Library of Congress Goes to War," by Luther Harris Evans, April 29, 1942
"The Library of Congress Trust Fund Board," by F.A. Blossom, August 25, 1941

"The Library of Congress Trust Fund Board," by F.A. Blossom, August 25...

A list of items that F. A. Blossom suggests should be sent out with all Library of Congress correspondence in order to advertise the services of the Library of Congress.

"The Library of Congress Trust Fund Board," by F.A. Blossom, August 25, 1941

"The Library of Congress Trust Fund Board," by F.A. Blossom, August 25...

A list of items that F. A. Blossom suggests should be sent out with all Library of Congress correspondence in order to advertise the services of the Library of Congress.

"The Library of Congress Trust Fund Board," by F.A. Blossom, August 25, 1941

"The Library of Congress Trust Fund Board," by F.A. Blossom, August 25...

A list of items that F. A. Blossom suggests should be sent out with all Library of Congress correspondence in order to advertise the services of the Library of Congress.

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

"The Library of Congress Goes to War," by Luther Harris Evans, April 29, 1942
"Address by Archibald MacLeish before the American Library Association," June 26, 1942
"American Songs for American Soldiers," by Milton Plumb, March 1941

"American Songs for American Soldiers," by Milton Plumb, March 1941

Milton Plumb's article on the Library of Congress' Archive of American Folk Song. Publication information: Democratic Digest, March 1941, Volume 18

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press release reveals the effects of the pre-war Defense Program upon the Library of Congress and the resultant record increase in the services it rendered to Congress, defense agencies, and the public.

Army uniform trouser manufacture. Kane Manufacturing Company, Louisville, Kentucky. 1300 trousers a day for National Defense. Sewing operations on some of these may trousers. Especially strong thread is specified in the rigid requirements issued by the Quartermaster Corps to stand the rough wear these uniforms will get in the field

Army uniform trouser manufacture. Kane Manufacturing Company, Louisvil...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War... More

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Mearns, June 20, 1942

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Me...

Speech delivered before the Special Libraries Association in Detroit, Michigan.

"Address by Archibald MacLeish before the American Library Association," June 26, 1942
Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press release reveals the effects of the pre-war Defense Program upon the Library of Congress and the resultant record increase in the services it rendered to Congress, defense agencies, and the public.

WOMAN'S COMMITTEE. COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. DR. ANNA HOWARD SHAW; IDA M. TARBELL; MRS. STANLEY McCORNICH; MAUD WETMORE; ANTIONETTE FUNK; MRS. JOSIAH COWLES; MRS. JOSEPH LAMAR

WOMAN'S COMMITTEE. COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. DR. ANNA HOWARD SHAW; ...

A group of people sitting around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Genera... More

"The Library of Congress Goes to War," by Luther Harris Evans, April 29, 1942
Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press release reveals the effects of the pre-war Defense Program upon the Library of Congress and the resultant record increase in the services it rendered to Congress, defense agencies, and the public.

HARRISON, FAIRFAX, PRESIDENT, SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM; CHAIRMAN, SPECIAL COM. ON NATIONAL DEF., AMERICAN RAILWAY ASSOCIATION, 1918. RIGHT, WITH HALE HOLDEN

HARRISON, FAIRFAX, PRESIDENT, SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM; CHAIRMAN, SPECI...

Public domain photograph of official photograph, building on the background, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Power for defense. Rural Electrification Administration. U.S. Department of Agriculture Beall

Power for defense. Rural Electrification Administration. U.S. Departme...

B-17 bomber and searchlight tower. Promotional goal: U.S. J6. 193-. Promotional goal: U.S. J3. 193-. Promotional goal: U.S. D61. 193-.

"Address by Archibald MacLeish before the American Library Association," June 26, 1942
"Address by Archibald MacLeish before the American Library Association," June 26, 1942
Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Cuba's Council of National Defense

Cuba's Council of National Defense

A black and white photo of a group of people, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General... More

Washington, D.C. The new president of the Philippines shown with the new cabinet. Front row; left to right: Jaime Hernandez, Secretary of Finance; President Sergio Osmena; Colonel Carlos P. Romulo, Resident Commissioner and Secretary of Information. Back row, left to right: Colonel Mariano A. Erana, Judge Advocate General of the Army of the Philippines in charge of the Department of Justice, Labor, and Welfare; Dr. Arturo B. Rotor, Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce; Ismael Mathay, Budget and Finance Commissioner; Colonel Alejandro Melchor, Under Secretary of National Defense representing General Basilio Valdesm the Secretary of National Defense

Washington, D.C. The new president of the Philippines shown with the n...

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

"The Library of Congress Goes to War," by Luther Harris Evans, April 29, 1942
"The Library of Congress Trust Fund Board," by F.A. Blossom, August 25, 1941

"The Library of Congress Trust Fund Board," by F.A. Blossom, August 25...

A list of items that F. A. Blossom suggests should be sent out with all Library of Congress correspondence in order to advertise the services of the Library of Congress.

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Our national coast defenses, Political Cartoon

Our national coast defenses, Political Cartoon

Public domain illustrated book page scan, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Emmons K. Ellsworth, acting director of the Council of National Defense with flag "To American Women from Armenian Women"

Emmons K. Ellsworth, acting director of the Council of National Defens...

A man holding a large flag in front of a building, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title devised by Library staff based on information from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleev... More

Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Archibald MacLeish, January 14, 1941
"Address by Archibald MacLeish before the American Library Association," June 26, 1942
Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press release reveals the effects of the pre-war Defense Program upon the Library of Congress and the resultant record increase in the services it rendered to Congress, defense agencies, and the public.

Council of National Defense: Insignia for Volunteer Medical Service Corps

Council of National Defense: Insignia for Volunteer Medical Service Co...

A black and white photo of a medical emblem, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range. Copy. Gift; Harris & Ewing, I... More

WOMAN'S COMMITTEE. COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. DR. ANNA HOWARD SHAW; IDA M. TARBELL; MRS. STANLEY McCORNICH; MAUD WETMORE; ANTIONETTE FUNK; MRS. JOSIAH COWLES; MRS. JOSEPH LAMAR

WOMAN'S COMMITTEE. COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE. DR. ANNA HOWARD SHAW; ...

A group of people sitting around a table, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Genera... More

Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Archibald MacLeish, October 22, 1940

Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Archibald MacLeish, October 22, 1940

Eleanor Roosevelt's letter to Archibald MacLeish expressing her desire to help make the Library of Congress folk material available for recreational purposes for those in America's armed forces.

Press Release No. 88, "The Library of Congress Appoints Fellow in War Bibliography," Library of Congress, November 1, 1942
"The Library of Congress Goes to War," by Luther Harris Evans, April 29, 1942
"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Mearns, June 20, 1942

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Me...

Speech delivered before the Special Libraries Association in Detroit, Michigan.

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Mearns, June 20, 1942

"The Activities of the Library of Congress in Wartime," by David C. Me...

Speech delivered before the Special Libraries Association in Detroit, Michigan.

"Address by Archibald MacLeish before the American Library Association," June 26, 1942
Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press release reveals the effects of the pre-war Defense Program upon the Library of Congress and the resultant record increase in the services it rendered to Congress, defense agencies, and the public.