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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.
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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, 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
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The ABC's of Eating for Health
written by Westinghouse Home Economics Institute (Mansfield, OH: Westinghouse Home Economics Institute, 1943, originally published 1943), 16 page(s)
Pamphlet from Westinghouse Home Economics Institute on how to plan and cook nourishing meals during food shortages.
Sample
written by Westinghouse Home Economics Institute (Mansfield, OH: Westinghouse Home Economics Institute, 1943, originally published 1943), 16 page(s)
Description
Pamphlet from Westinghouse Home Economics Institute on how to plan and cook nourishing meals during food shortages.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Pamphlet
Author / Creator
Westinghouse Home Economics Institute
Date Published / Released
1943
Publisher
Westinghouse Home Economics Institute
Topic / Theme
Nutrition, Food preparation, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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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
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Advertisement for the November 1943 Health for Victory Meal Planning Guide
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, Kit 7777) , 2 page(s)
Advertisement for the November 1943 issue of the Health for Victory Meal Planning Guide.
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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 2, Kit 7777) , 2 page(s)
Description
Advertisement for the November 1943 issue of the Health for Victory Meal Planning Guide.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Brochure/Advertisement
Topic / Theme
Food preparation, Food rations, Wartime economy, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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I am delighted with the way newspapers and advertisers have supported the Food Fights for Freedom program
written by Marvin Jones, 1882-1976, 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, Kit 7777); in I am delighted with the way newspapers and advertisers have supported the Food Fights for Freedom program
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written by Marvin Jones, 1882-1976, 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, Kit 7777); in I am delighted with the way newspapers and advertisers have supported the Food Fights for Freedom program
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Brochure/Advertisement
Author / Creator
Marvin Jones, 1882-1976
Topic / Theme
Gardens, Food rations, Wartime economy, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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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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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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