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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.
Sample
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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Brochure for 'A Green Thumb' Film and Print Materials
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, Green Thumb Contest) , 5 page(s)
Brochure for 'A Green Thumb: A Visual Presentation Covering the Fundamentals of Vegetable Gardening' film and print materials made by R. M. McFarland & Associates in cooperation with the Program of the National Victory Garden Institute and the National Garden Bureau.
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, Green Thumb Contest) , 5 page(s)
Description
Brochure for 'A Green Thumb: A Visual Presentation Covering the Fundamentals of Vegetable Gardening' film and print materials made by R. M. McFarland & Associates in cooperation with the Program of the National Victory Garden Institute and the National Garden Bureau.
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Brochure/Advertisement
Topic / Theme
Gardening, Vegetable gardens, 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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Brochure for the Gen. MacArthur Award for Boys and Girls in the Green Thumb Contest
written by National Victory Garden Institute, 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, Green Thumb Contest) , 4 page(s)
Brochure for the Gen. MacArthur medal given to boys and girls participating in the Green Thumb Contest, sponsored by the National Victory Garden Institute.
Sample
written by National Victory Garden Institute, 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, Green Thumb Contest) , 4 page(s)
Description
Brochure for the Gen. MacArthur medal given to boys and girls participating in the Green Thumb Contest, sponsored by the National Victory Garden Institute.
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Brochure/Advertisement
Author / Creator
National Victory Garden Institute
Person Discussed
Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964
Topic / Theme
Gardening, Awards, Contests and competitions, 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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Brochure for the National Green Thumb Contest
written by National Victory Garden Institute, 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, Green Thumb Contest) , 4 page(s)
Brochure for the National Green Thumb Contest, sponsored by the National Victory Garden Institute.
Sample
written by National Victory Garden Institute, 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, Green Thumb Contest) , 4 page(s)
Description
Brochure for the National Green Thumb Contest, sponsored by the National Victory Garden Institute.
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Brochure/Advertisement
Author / Creator
National Victory Garden Institute
Topic / Theme
Gardening, Contests and competitions, 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!
written by Better Homes and Gardens, 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) , 3 page(s)
Pamphlet from Better Homes and Gardens on how to create and maintain a vegetable garden as part of the Food Fights for Freedom campaign.
Sample
written by Better Homes and Gardens, 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) , 3 page(s)
Description
Pamphlet from Better Homes and Gardens on how to create and maintain a vegetable garden as part of the Food Fights for Freedom campaign.
Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Pamphlet
Author / Creator
Better Homes and Gardens
Topic / Theme
Gardening, Vegetable gardens, 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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COUNTRY FAIR IN THE CLOUDS
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, Shows & Exhibits) , 2 page(s)
Press release about Shell Oil Company's Victory Garden program 'Country Fair in the Clouds.'
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, Shows & Exhibits) , 2 page(s)
Description
Press release about Shell Oil Company's Victory Garden program 'Country Fair in the Clouds.'
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Press release
Topic / Theme
Contests and competitions, Gardening, Fairs and festivals, 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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