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THE AMERICAS Lands of Promise
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 1, Folder Unspecified) (1942, originally published 1942), 5 page(s)
Document promoting the agricultural strength of North and South America
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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 1, Folder Unspecified) (1942, originally published 1942), 5 page(s)
Description
Document promoting the agricultural strength of North and South America
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Agriculture
Date Published / Released
1942
Topic / Theme
Trade and commerce, Agriculture, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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The Boss Tiller of them all on the land of E. Dickerson
in Records of the U.S. Food Administration, 1917-1920 (RG4). Records of Headquarters 1917-20 (RG4.2). Photographs of Food Conservation Activities, 1917-1919 (RG4-G), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 1, Folder 4-G-6 Women (U.S.) - Farm and Factory Work) , 2 page(s)
Postcard showing a woman holding farming equipment.
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in Records of the U.S. Food Administration, 1917-1920 (RG4). Records of Headquarters 1917-20 (RG4.2). Photographs of Food Conservation Activities, 1917-1919 (RG4-G), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 1, Folder 4-G-6 Women (U.S.) - Farm and Factory Work) , 2 page(s)
Description
Postcard showing a woman holding farming equipment.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Miscellaneous artwork
Topic / Theme
Farm workers, World War I, 1914-1918, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928)
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Cartoon of Chicken and Farmer
in Records of the U.S. Food Administration, 1917-1920 (RG4). Records of Headquarters 1917-20 (RG4.2). Photographs of Food Conservation Activities, 1917-1919 (RG4-G), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 4, Folder 4-G-32 U.S. - Food Production & Methods, Folder 1) , 2 page(s)
Cartoon of a chicken wearing a sign saying 'Hens must not be killed - United States Food Administration,' scratching in a garden while a farmer with a gun looks on.
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in Records of the U.S. Food Administration, 1917-1920 (RG4). Records of Headquarters 1917-20 (RG4.2). Photographs of Food Conservation Activities, 1917-1919 (RG4-G), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 4, Folder 4-G-32 U.S. - Food Production & Methods, Folder 1) , 2 page(s)
Description
Cartoon of a chicken wearing a sign saying 'Hens must not be killed - United States Food Administration,' scratching in a garden while a farmer with a gun looks on.
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Cartoon/comic strip
Topic / Theme
Poultry (Livestock), Agricultural policy, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928)
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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.
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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
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The Direct Distribution of Food
in Records of the Food and Consumer Service (RG462). Food and Nutrition Service Child Nutrition Division (RG462.2). Records Relating to the School Lunch Program, 1940-1973, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 3, Folder Unspecified, Recipe) (District of Columbia: United States. Government Printing Office), 4 page(s)
Government pamphlet on the Direct Distribution Program.
Sample
in Records of the Food and Consumer Service (RG462). Food and Nutrition Service Child Nutrition Division (RG462.2). Records Relating to the School Lunch Program, 1940-1973, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 3, Folder Unspecified, Recipe) (District of Columbia: United States. Government Printing Office), 4 page(s)
Description
Government pamphlet on the Direct Distribution Program.
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Publisher
United States. Government Printing Office
Topic / Theme
Government programs, Food supply, Food crops, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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THE DIRECT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
in Records of the Food and Consumer Service (RG462). Food and Nutrition Service Child Nutrition Division (RG462.2). Records Relating to the School Lunch Program, 1940-1973, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 3, Folder Unspecified, Recipe) , 5 page(s)
Direct Distribution Program described and eligibility requirements explained.
Sample
in Records of the Food and Consumer Service (RG462). Food and Nutrition Service Child Nutrition Division (RG462.2). Records Relating to the School Lunch Program, 1940-1973, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 3, Folder Unspecified, Recipe) , 5 page(s)
Description
Direct Distribution Program described and eligibility requirements explained.
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Topic / Theme
Food supply, Food crops, Government programs, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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Draft of an article on Chippewa farming
written by Frank T. Beaver, fl. 1917, in Records of the U.S. Food Administration, 1917-1920 (RG4). Records of Headquarters 1917-20 (RG4.2). Photographs of Food Conservation Activities, 1917-1919 (RG4-G), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 6, Folder 4-G-41 U.S. - War Gardens) , 3 page(s)
A typewritten draft, with handwritten revision marks, of an article concerning the Chippewa and their relationship as farmers with the U.S. Government.
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written by Frank T. Beaver, fl. 1917, in Records of the U.S. Food Administration, 1917-1920 (RG4). Records of Headquarters 1917-20 (RG4.2). Photographs of Food Conservation Activities, 1917-1919 (RG4-G), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 6, Folder 4-G-41 U.S. - War Gardens) , 3 page(s)
Description
A typewritten draft, with handwritten revision marks, of an article concerning the Chippewa and their relationship as farmers with the U.S. Government.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Essay
Author / Creator
Frank T. Beaver, fl. 1917
Topic / Theme
Government land, Farming, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), American Indians
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English Women Guaranteeing Their Country's Food Supply for Next Year
in Records of the U.S. Food Administration, 1917-1920 (RG4). Records of Headquarters 1917-20 (RG4.2). Photographs of Food Conservation Activities, 1917-1919 (RG4-G), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 9, Folder Unspecified, Oversize Records) , 2 page(s)
Article with photographs about women in England working in agricultural jobs.
Sample
in Records of the U.S. Food Administration, 1917-1920 (RG4). Records of Headquarters 1917-20 (RG4.2). Photographs of Food Conservation Activities, 1917-1919 (RG4-G), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 9, Folder Unspecified, Oversize Records) , 2 page(s)
Description
Article with photographs about women in England working in agricultural jobs.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Pamphlet
Topic / Theme
Food supply, Farm workers, Women, World War I, 1914-1918, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), English
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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)
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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)
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