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1945 Victory Garden
in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 9, Folder Unspecified, Victory Gardens, Newspaper ads on) , 2 page(s)
A collection of drawings created by Metro Associated Services for use in advertising campaigns to encourage Americans to plant Victory Gardens.
Sample
in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 9, Folder Unspecified, Victory Gardens, Newspaper ads on) , 2 page(s)
Description
A collection of drawings created by Metro Associated Services for use in advertising campaigns to encourage Americans to plant Victory Gardens.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Brochure/Advertisement
Topic / Theme
Food supply, Gardening, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48
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Ads for Victory Gardens, 1944
written by Advertising Council, in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 9, Folder 2, Victory Gardens 2. Advertising) (1944) , 2 page(s)
Two newspaper ads encouraging Americans to plant Victory Gardens prepared by the War Advertising Council in cooperation with the War Food Administration and Office of War Information.
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written by Advertising Council, in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 9, Folder 2, Victory Gardens 2. Advertising) (1944) , 2 page(s)
Description
Two newspaper ads encouraging Americans to plant Victory Gardens prepared by the War Advertising Council in cooperation with the War Food Administration and Office of War Information.
Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Brochure/Advertisement
Author / Creator
Advertising Council
Topic / Theme
Gardening, Food supply, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48
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A CALL TO ACTION!: How Industry Can Cooperate in the "Food Fights for Freedom" Program
written by United States. Department of Agriculture. Food and Nutrition Service, United States. Office of War Information and Advertising Council, in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 1, Folder Unspecified) (1944) , 14 page(s)
Government pamphlet detailing how the advertising industry can help inform the public of the importance of food in the war effort.
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written by United States. Department of Agriculture. Food and Nutrition Service, United States. Office of War Information and Advertising Council, in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 1, Folder Unspecified) (1944) , 14 page(s)
Description
Government pamphlet detailing how the advertising industry can help inform the public of the importance of food in the war effort.
Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Pamphlet
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Agriculture. Food and Nutrition Service, United States. Office of War Information, Advertising Council
Topic / Theme
Marketing and advertising, Food supply, Government programs, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48
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Collection of Food Fights for Freedom Campaign Posters
in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 2, Folder Unspecified) , 4 page(s)
Collection of posters using 'Grow More in '44' slogan as part of the Food Fights for Freedom campaign.
Sample
in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 2, Folder Unspecified) , 4 page(s)
Description
Collection of posters using 'Grow More in '44' slogan as part of the Food Fights for Freedom campaign.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Poster
Topic / Theme
Gardening, Food supply, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48
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Collection of Victory Garden Ads from the Meyer Both Department Store Service
written by Meyer Both Company, in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 9, Folder Unspecified, Meyer-Both Company, Advertising) (February 1943) , 6 page(s)
Collection of ads for Victory Gardens and gardening supplies from the Meyer Both Company.
Sample
written by Meyer Both Company, in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 9, Folder Unspecified, Meyer-Both Company, Advertising) (February 1943) , 6 page(s)
Description
Collection of ads for Victory Gardens and gardening supplies from the Meyer Both Company.
Date Written / Recorded
February 1943, 1943
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Brochure/Advertisement
Author / Creator
Meyer Both Company
Topic / Theme
Food supply, Farming tools and equipment, Gardening, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48
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A Coordinated Farm and Home Gardening Program to Meet Defense Needs
in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 8, Folder Unspecified, Dept. Garden Committee) (1941) , 11 page(s)
A 4-point plan to develop garden programs suggested by the Garden Committee of the USDA and the Coordinating Sub-Committee of of the Nutrition Committee of the Federal Security Agency.
Sample
in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 8, Folder Unspecified, Dept. Garden Committee) (1941) , 11 page(s)
Description
A 4-point plan to develop garden programs suggested by the Garden Committee of the USDA and the Coordinating Sub-Committee of of the Nutrition Committee of the Federal Security Agency.
Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Topic / Theme
Social movements, Food supply, Gardening, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48
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FARM LABOR
in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 2, Folder Unspecified, Organization Chart) , 3 page(s)
Government document discussing the need for volunteers to work on farms.
Sample
in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 2, Folder Unspecified, Organization Chart) , 3 page(s)
Description
Government document discussing the need for volunteers to work on farms.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Topic / Theme
Farm work, Volunteers, Food supply, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48
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Farm Production Goals
written by United States. Department of Agriculture, in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 2, Folder Unspecified, Organization Chart) , 4 page(s)
Description of U.S. farm production goals for 1944, by category, with comparisons to 1943 production.
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written by United States. Department of Agriculture, in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 2, Folder Unspecified, Organization Chart) , 4 page(s)
Description
Description of U.S. farm production goals for 1944, by category, with comparisons to 1943 production.
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Agriculture
Topic / Theme
Food supply, Farms, Agriculture, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48
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FOOD CONSERVATION
written by United States. Department of Agriculture, in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 2, Folder Unspecified, Organization Chart) , 2 page(s)
Government document discussing food conservation.
Sample
written by United States. Department of Agriculture, in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 2, Folder Unspecified, Organization Chart) , 2 page(s)
Description
Government document discussing food conservation.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Agriculture
Topic / Theme
Food supply, End food waste movement, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48
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Food Fight for Freedom Campaign Flyers
in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 9, Folder Unspecified, Victory Gardens, Newspaper ads on) , 14 page(s)
Collection of fliers encouraging farmers to plant essential agricultural crops and other civilians to plant Victory Gardens.
Sample
in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 9, Folder Unspecified, Victory Gardens, Newspaper ads on) , 14 page(s)
Description
Collection of fliers encouraging farmers to plant essential agricultural crops and other civilians to plant Victory Gardens.
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Brochure/Advertisement
Topic / Theme
Agriculture, Gardening, Food supply, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48
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