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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)
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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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Food for Freedom
written by United States. Department of Agriculture, in Alexander Street Ephemera Collection, of Alexander Street (Alexandria, VA) (1942, originally published 1942), 54 page(s)
Informational handbook designed as a source of information materials and references for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture workers and others in support of the 1943 Food for Freedom program.
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written by United States. Department of Agriculture, in Alexander Street Ephemera Collection, of Alexander Street (Alexandria, VA) (1942, originally published 1942), 54 page(s)
Description
Informational handbook designed as a source of information materials and references for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture workers and others in support of the 1943 Food for Freedom program.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Pamphlet
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Agriculture
Date Published / Released
1942-11, 1942
Topic / Theme
Farming, Wartime economy, Food rations, Food supply, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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More Food for Freedom Thru Conservation Farming: editors kit
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) (1943, originally published 1943), 16 page(s)
A pamphlet for editors providing background material on conservation farming and the wartime production program.
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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) (1943, originally published 1943), 16 page(s)
Description
A pamphlet for editors providing background material on conservation farming and the wartime production program.
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Pamphlet
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Agriculture
Date Published / Released
1943
Topic / Theme
Wartime economy, Farming, Conservation of natural resources, Government programs, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
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News from the 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, National Victory Garden Institute (Price List for Victory Garden Posters & Emblems)) (1945, originally published 1945), 2 page(s)
A press release about Jim Brown being named the best Victory farmer in the United States for the year 1945.
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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, National Victory Garden Institute (Price List for Victory Garden Posters & Emblems)) (1945, originally published 1945), 2 page(s)
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A press release about Jim Brown being named the best Victory farmer in the United States for the year 1945.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Press release
Date Published / Released
1945
Topic / Theme
Vegetable gardens, Farming, Awards, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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News from the 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, National Victory Garden Institute (Price List for Victory Garden Posters & Emblems)) , 2 page(s)
A list of books recommended by the National Victory Garden Institute for prospective Victory Garden farmers.
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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, National Victory Garden Institute (Price List for Victory Garden Posters & Emblems)) , 2 page(s)
Description
A list of books recommended by the National Victory Garden Institute for prospective Victory Garden farmers.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Press release
Topic / Theme
Bibliographies, Farming, Vegetable gardens, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
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News from the National Victory Garden Institute, December 17
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, National Victory Garden Institute (Price List for Victory Garden Posters & Emblems)) , 2 page(s)
A press release from the National Victory Garden Institute announcing the winners of the National Victory Garden Institute Plaque Award.
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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, National Victory Garden Institute (Price List for Victory Garden Posters & Emblems)) , 2 page(s)
Description
A press release from the National Victory Garden Institute announcing the winners of the National Victory Garden Institute Plaque Award.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Press release
Topic / Theme
Awards, Farming, Vegetable gardens, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
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News from the National Victory Garden Institute, September 1st
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, National Victory Garden Institute (Price List for Victory Garden Posters & Emblems)) , 2 page(s)
A press release with instructions aimed at Victory gardeners for maintaining gardens during the winter.
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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, National Victory Garden Institute (Price List for Victory Garden Posters & Emblems)) , 2 page(s)
Description
A press release with instructions aimed at Victory gardeners for maintaining gardens during the winter.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Press release
Topic / Theme
Winter, Vegetable gardens, Farming, Awards, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
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Photograph of a flock of ducks
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), Underwood & Underwood , 3 page(s)
Photo with caption: Raising war food on a gigantic scale.
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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), Underwood & Underwood , 3 page(s)
Description
Photo with caption: Raising war food on a gigantic scale.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Photograph
Author / Creator
Underwood & Underwood
Topic / Theme
Meats and poultry, Farming, Food supply, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928)
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Photograph of a hog feed house
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 5, Folder 4-G-32 U.S. - Food Production & Methods, Folder 2), Underwood & Underwood , 3 page(s)
Photo with caption: At work in a hog feed house.
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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 5, Folder 4-G-32 U.S. - Food Production & Methods, Folder 2), Underwood & Underwood , 3 page(s)
Description
Photo with caption: At work in a hog feed house.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Photograph
Author / Creator
Underwood & Underwood
Topic / Theme
Farming, Pigs and boars, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928)
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Photograph of a man weighing hog feed
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 5, Folder 4-G-32 U.S. - Food Production & Methods, Folder 2), Underwood & Underwood , 3 page(s)
Photo with caption: Weighing hog feed before mixing it.
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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 5, Folder 4-G-32 U.S. - Food Production & Methods, Folder 2), Underwood & Underwood , 3 page(s)
Description
Photo with caption: Weighing hog feed before mixing it.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Photograph
Author / Creator
Underwood & Underwood
Topic / Theme
Farming, Pigs and boars, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928)
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