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Manpower, junior size. Soldiers without uniforms but determined home front fighters, nevertheless. These newly appointed junior commandos of Roanoke, Virginia, are so eager to get into the "scrap" that not even a heavy rain can stop them from work. They map plans for the distribution of leaflets on their block to inform housewives that the "Scrap for Victory" campaign is on

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Manpower, junior size. Soldiers without uniforms but determined home front fighters, nevertheless. These newly appointed junior commandos of Roanoke, Virginia, are so eager to get into the "scrap" that not even a heavy rain can stop them from work. They map plans for the distribution of leaflets on their block to inform housewives that the "Scrap for Victory" campaign is on

Manpower, junior size. Soldiers without uniforms, but home front fighters nevertheless. Newly appointed junior commandos of Roanoke, Virginia, receive instructions for collecting scrap, following a star-spangled rally launching the campaign

Manpower, junior size. It takes a good right arm to collect all the household scrap that's needed for the nation's armaments, and these Roanoke, Virginia youngsters have just what it takes. Note the badge on the boy's collar; it reads: "Lieutenant: Junior Commando Salvage Drive"

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Manpower, junior size. It takes a good right arm to collect all the household scrap that's needed for the nation's armaments, and these Roanoke, Virginia youngsters have just what it takes. Note the badge on the boy's collar; it reads "Lieutenant: Junior Commando Salvage Drive"

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Manpower, junior size. Soldiers without uniforms but determined home front fighters, nevertheless. These newly appointed junior commandos of Roanoke, Virginia, are so eager to get into the "scrap" that not even a heavy rain can stop them from work. They map plans for the distribution of leaflets on their block to inform housewives that the "Scrap for Victory" campaign is on

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01/01/1942
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Liberman, Howard, photographer
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Fort Hill Farm, Tobacco Barn, West of Staunton (Roanoke) River between Turkey & Caesar's Runs, Clover, Halifax County, Virginia

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united states virginia roanoke safety film negatives roanoke red sulphur springs manpower size soldiers uniforms home front fighters home front fighters commandos scrap rain work map plans map plans distribution leaflets block housewives victory campaign 1940 s 40 s maps