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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)
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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.
Sample
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)
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Explanation of Organization Chart
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)
An organization chart illustrating cooperation between government agencies and communities in 'Food Fights for Freedom', with and explanation of the chart.
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) , 2 page(s)
Description
An organization chart illustrating cooperation between government agencies and communities in 'Food Fights for Freedom', with and explanation of the chart.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Topic / Theme
Government programs, Wartime economy, Community relations, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
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"FOOD FIGHTS FOR FREEDOM" MATERIAL
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, Food Fights for Freedom) (19 November 1943) , 5 page(s)
Government document on the materials used for 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 1, Folder Unspecified, Food Fights for Freedom) (19 November 1943) , 5 page(s)
Description
Government document on the materials used for the Food Fights for Freedom Campaign.
Date Written / Recorded
19 November 1943, 1943
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Topic / Theme
Government programs, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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"FOOD FIGHTS FOR FREEDOM" Material
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, Food Fights for Freedom) , 5 page(s)
List of material available in the 'Food Fights for Freedom' program.
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 1, Folder Unspecified, Food Fights for Freedom) , 5 page(s)
Description
List of material available in the 'Food Fights for Freedom' program.
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Agriculture
Topic / Theme
Government programs, Marketing and advertising, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
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How to Mobilize Your Community to Make Food Fight for Freedom
written by United States. Department of Agriculture. Food and Nutrition Service, 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), 14 page(s)
Mobilization guide for citizens to form Food Information Committees to carry out various activities in connection with the 'Food Fights for Freedom' food education program.
Sample
written by United States. Department of Agriculture. Food and Nutrition Service, 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), 14 page(s)
Description
Mobilization guide for citizens to form Food Information Committees to carry out various activities in connection with the 'Food Fights for Freedom' food education program.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Agriculture. Food and Nutrition Service
Date Published / Released
1943
Topic / Theme
Community events, Rationing, Wartime economy, Government programs, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
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Industrial Feeding
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)
A description of the Industrial Feeding Program, designed to provide industrial workers with nutritious meals on and off the job.
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
A description of the Industrial Feeding Program, designed to provide industrial workers with nutritious meals on and off the job.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Agriculture
Topic / Theme
Government programs, Nutrition, Blue collar workers, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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IT'S TIME FOR TOTAL WAR ON FOOD WASTE!
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 1, Folder Unspecified) (1944) , 24 page(s)
Pamphlet from the War Advertising Council about how advertisers can help support the "Food Fights for Freedom" Campaign during June, July, and August 1944.
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 1, Folder Unspecified) (1944) , 24 page(s)
Description
Pamphlet from the War Advertising Council about how advertisers can help support the "Food Fights for Freedom" Campaign during June, July, and August 1944.
Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Pamphlet
Author / Creator
Advertising Council
Topic / Theme
Food supply, Government programs, Marketing and advertising, Farm work, Food preservation, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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Letter from J. H. McCormick Regarding the Budget for the Food Fights for Freedom Program
written by United States. Office of War Information, 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, Food Fights for Freedom) (20 November 1943) , 7 page(s)
Letter from J. H. McCormick to Harold D. Smith regarding the budget for the Food Fights for Freedom program.
Sample
written by United States. Office of War Information, 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, Food Fights for Freedom) (20 November 1943) , 7 page(s)
Description
Letter from J. H. McCormick to Harold D. Smith regarding the budget for the Food Fights for Freedom program.
Date Written / Recorded
20 November 1943, 1943
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Letter
Recipient Organization
United States. Bureau of the Budget
Author / Creator
United States. Office of War Information
Topic / Theme
Government budget, Government programs, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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Make Food Fight for Freedom By Growing A VICTORY GARDEN in 1944
written by United States. Office of War Information, 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) (February 1944) , 12 page(s)
Information on the necessity for increased food production and how citizens can grow Victory Gardens to aid in the 'Food Fight for Freedom' program.
Sample
written by United States. Office of War Information, 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) (February 1944) , 12 page(s)
Description
Information on the necessity for increased food production and how citizens can grow Victory Gardens to aid in the 'Food Fight for Freedom' program.
Date Written / Recorded
February 1944, 1944
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Office of War Information
Topic / Theme
Wartime economy, Food supply, Vegetable gardens, Government programs, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
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