[Dogs for Defense] (open access)

[Dogs for Defense]

Brochure from the American Kennel Club's Dogs for Defense program informing the American public of the importance of a properly trained dog army in assisting the war effort.
Date: 1942~
Creator: American Kennel Club
System: The Portal to Texas History
[N.A.M. "E" Award Luncheon Program] (open access)

[N.A.M. "E" Award Luncheon Program]

Program for a luncheon honoring winners of the Army, Navy, and Maritime Commission Production Awards that took place on December 4, 1942 at the Waldorf-Astoria, New York, N.Y. The program includes passages written by President Franklin D. Roosevelt; Under Secretary of War, Robert P. Patterson; and Under Secretary of the Navy, James V. Forrestal, and a list of the companies being represented and honored at the luncheon. The event was organized by the National Association of Manufacturers.
Date: December 4, 1942
Creator: Hooker, S. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Handbook for Air Raid Wardens] (open access)

[A Handbook for Air Raid Wardens]

Booklet titled "A Handbook for Air Raid Wardens," which was one of a series of handbooks published by the United States Office of Civilian Defense instructing civil defense workers in their duties. The handbook includes information regarding the chain of command and equipment for air raid wardens, duties prior to an air attack, reporting procedure, coordination of services, home preparation and response to an air raid, and how to handle specific types of attacks (magnesium bombs, gases, etc.). Throughout the manual are pages to be filled in by the individual air warden, such as: the names and telephone numbers of the administrative officers at the precinct and city levels; where to send reports; and general notes.
Date: April 1942
Creator: Hooker, S. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration book One] (open access)

[War Ration book One]

War Ration Book One belonging to Lona Belle Parker.
Date: May 4, 1942
Creator: Shaw, Williams LeRoy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Ration book Two] (open access)

[War Ration book Two]

War Ration Book Two belonging to Lona Belle Parker.
Date: 1942
Creator: Shaw, Williams LeRoy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Share the Meat for Victory] (open access)

[Share the Meat for Victory]

Informational pamphlet on meat rationing. It includes recommendations on how to prepare, cook, and substitute meat products.
Date: 1942
Creator: Smith, Bruce
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bonds or Bombs?] (open access)

[Bonds or Bombs?]

War bond trifold flyer titled, "Bonds or Bombs?"
Date: 1942
Creator: Smith, Bruce H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Scrap and how to collect it] (open access)

[Scrap and how to collect it]

Booklet titled "Scrap and how to collect it" detailing the important wartime uses of household scrap items.
Date: September 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History