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Wapen / van [Jan Oem van] Wyngarden

Wapen / van [Jan Oem van] Wyngarden

Public domain image of a coat of arms, genealogy, heraldry, aristocracy, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Oem, Johannes Simon Hermanus - Public domain portrait engraving

Oem, Johannes Simon Hermanus - Public domain portrait engraving

Public domain image of 18th-century portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portret van Joannes Simon Hermannus Oem

Portret van Joannes Simon Hermannus Oem

Public domain reproduction of portrait art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment team [PDA] (left to right) - Ed Cravens, McClain County emergency manager; Sam Talamantez with the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management (OEM); Kevin Williams, OEM southeast area public assistance crew leader and Ron Crow, a FEMA public assistance officer - verify that a damage inspection just completed is agreed upon. Several PDA teams are investigating losses caused to public infrastructure by the 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Members of...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment team in OK Production Date: 05/26/2010 Caption: Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment tea... More

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM). Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of P...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) poster. "Keep 'Em Rolling" (anti-aircraft guns)

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) poster. "Keep 'Em Rolling" (anti-...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense poster. "Jerry", the American eagle, which posed for this striking poster, is a resident of the National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C. The poster, in four colors, was issued today to illustrate Civilian Defense Week, observance of which begins Armistice Day, November 11, by proclamation of President Roosevelt. Specific days have been set aside throughout the week to mark special aspects of the Office of Civilian Defense, Office of Emergency Management (OEM). From an actual photograph. It is being distributed by state and local defense throughout the nation. Poster designed by Herbert Matter, distributed by the Office of Civilian Defense. It is printed in four colors. Copies may be obtained from state and local councils

Civilian defense poster. "Jerry", the American eagle, which posed for ...

Public domain photograph related to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poet and historian turns to films. Carl Sandburg is shown here as he was writing the commentary for "Bomber," nation defense motion picture just completed by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) film unit. Mr. Sandburg is famous as the Pulitizer prize winning author of "The War Years", monumental biography on Abraham Lincoln, and as the author of numerous poems and other works. Mr, Sandburg is also famous as a musician, newspaper columnist and authority on Americans. The commentary for "Bomber" was his first excursion into film making. He volunteered his services to the defense program and served without pay

Poet and historian turns to films. Carl Sandburg is shown here as he w...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fair employment practices in defense industries. A poster distributed by the OEM (Office of Emergency Management) Labor Division and the President's Committe on Fair Employment Practice to war plants and employment offices throughout the United States

Fair employment practices in defense industries. A poster distributed ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

William B. Phillips, left, Chief, Publications Section, Information Division, Office of Emergeny Management (OEM); and Robert W. Horton, right, Director, Information Division, OEM

William B. Phillips, left, Chief, Publications Section, Information Di...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Negative is rolleiflex size (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Infor... More

Mrs. Pauline Baker Chambers, senior counselor nurse, Office of Production Management (OEM). Graduate Emergency Hospital; post-graduate, Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, Washington, D.C.; post-graduate American Hospital, Paris, France

Mrs. Pauline Baker Chambers, senior counselor nurse, Office of Product...

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Posters in use. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) production posters displayed on the pay shack of the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania

Posters in use. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) production poster...

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Poet and historian turns to films. Carl Sandburg, famous poet and Pulitizer prize winning historian has turned movie maker. He has just written the commentary for "Bomber," national defense motion picture produced by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) film unit. He is shown here in the cutting room with Phillip Martin, film editor and technical supervisor of the film unit

Poet and historian turns to films. Carl Sandburg, famous poet and Puli...

Public domain photograph - working class people, the 1930s United States, work, labor, worker, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William B. Phillips, left, Chief, Publications Section, Information Division, Office of Emergeny Management (OEM); and Robert W. Horton, right, Director, Information Division, OEM

William B. Phillips, left, Chief, Publications Section, Information Di...

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM). Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of P...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administrationn (OPA), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price A...

War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production Board (WPB) to salvage committees in cities where tin salvage campaigns are conducted. The original is 20 inches by 28 1/2 inches and is printed in red, gray, and black on white. Copies may be obtained from Central Distribution Service, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), 1509 Fourteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C.

War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production ...

Picryl description: Public domain image related to politics, political campaigns, committee, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Stella Fischer, Secretary to the Director, Division of Information, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Stella Fischer, Secretary to the Director, Division of Information, Of...

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

United we stand. Streamer prepared by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for use in defense plants throughout the nation. The poster measures 2 X 12 feet. The lettering is red against a white background, with the Great Seal of the U.S. appearing in blue

United we stand. Streamer prepared by the Office of Emergency Manageme...

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Mr. Frank Bane, director of the Division of State and Local Cooperation for the National Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Defense Commission. Mr. Bane is executive director of the Council of State Governments

Mr. Frank Bane, director of the Division of State and Local Cooperatio...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Wayne Coy. Special assistant and Liaison officer of the White House and Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

Wayne Coy. Special assistant and Liaison officer of the White House an...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administrationn (OPA), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price A...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a group of people, United States politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Posters in use. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) production posters displayed on the pay shack of the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania

Posters in use. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) production poster...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a gas station, convenience store, 20th-century small town, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Miss Harriet Elliot, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administration (OPA), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Miss Harriet Elliot, associate administrator of the Office of Price Ad...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mr. Charles F. Palmer, coordinator of defense housing for the National Defense Office for Emergency Management (OEM). Mr. Palmer is president of Palmer, Inc,. Atlanta; chairman, Atlanta Housing Authority; and president, National Association of Housing Officials

Mr. Charles F. Palmer, coordinator of defense housing for the National...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Dr. E.M. Hopkins, chairman of Minerals and Metals Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM), Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

Dr. E.M. Hopkins, chairman of Minerals and Metals Group, Division of P...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mrs. Mary Jeanne McKay Byrd, Assistant Business Specialist, Office of Consumer Relations, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Mrs. Mary Jeanne McKay Byrd, Assistant Business Specialist, Office of ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of the 1930s - 1940s, woman, female portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administration (OPA), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Admini...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Wayne Coy. Special assistant and Liaison officer of the White House and Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

Wayne Coy. Special assistant and Liaison officer of the White House an...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Robert W. Horton, Director, Information Division, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Robert W. Horton, Director, Information Division, Office of Emergency ...

Public domain photograph of the United States in the 1930s, portraits, people, events, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM). Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of P...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mr. Ralph Budd, Commissioner of Transportation for the National Defense OEM (Office of Emergency Management) Commission. Mr. Budd is President of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroads

Mr. Ralph Budd, Commissioner of Transportation for the National Defens...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Dr. E.M. Hopkins, chairman of Minerals and Metals Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM), Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

Dr. E.M. Hopkins, chairman of Minerals and Metals Group, Division of P...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM). Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of P...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) poster. "Keep 'Em Rolling" (PT boats)

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) poster. "Keep 'Em Rolling" (PT bo...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Carl Sandburg, author of the commentary to the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) motion picture, "Bomber" discuuses some of the finer points of the construction of the Glenn L. Martin bomber with chief production test pilot, Roland Lee Sansbury

Carl Sandburg, author of the commentary to the Office of Emergency Man...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

War Production Board poster. Poster produced by the WPB for distribution to shipyards. The original is 28 1/2 inches by 40 inches and is printed in full color. It was designed by the Office of War Information (OWI) from a painting by C.C. Beall. Copies may be obtained from Central Distribution Service, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), 1516 14th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C.

War Production Board poster. Poster produced by the WPB for distributi...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poster issued by Bureau of Industrial Conservation of the War Production Board (WPB), and released by the Office for Emergency Management (OEM) urging householders to contribute waste materials for victory. This poster will be distributed on a national scale and will appear in the nation's store windows, schools, post offices, etc.

Poster issued by Bureau of Industrial Conservation of the War Producti...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Elizabeth Wilson, Junior Consumer Relations Specialist, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Elizabeth Wilson, Junior Consumer Relations Specialist, Office of Emer...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Samuel Slotky, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Regional Information Consultant

Samuel Slotky, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Regional Informati...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Mr. Ralph Budd, commissioner of Transportation for the National Defense Office of Emergency Management Commission (OEM). Mr. Budd is president of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroads

Mr. Ralph Budd, commissioner of Transportation for the National Defens...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administrationn (OPA), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price A...

Public domain photograph of a woman, female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

War workers need homes. Posters prepared by the Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management for use of Homes Registration Offices organized by the OEM Division of Defense Housing in 255 communities throughout the United States. The first 500 posters have been distributed in the District of Columbia, where an intensive campaign for registration of vacant rooms, apartment and homes is now being conducted. It is expected that other communities will follow with similar campaigns

War workers need homes. Posters prepared by the Division of Informatio...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Give It Your Best. Three-color (red, white and blue) poster designed and distributed July 1 by the Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management (OEM) , for display in war plants throughout the nation. Sizes available: 40 x 56 in., 28 x 40 in. 28 1/2 x 20 in., 14 x 20 in. and 10 x 18 in.

Give It Your Best. Three-color (red, white and blue) poster designed a...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Frank Bane, director of the Division of State and Local Cooperation for the National OEM (Office of Emergency Management) Defense Commission. Mr. Bane is executive director of the Council of State Governments

Frank Bane, director of the Division of State and Local Cooperation fo...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price Administration (OPM), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in charge of the Consumer Division

Miss Harriet Elliott, associate administrator of the Office of Price A...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of the 1930s - 1940s, woman, female portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Posters in use. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) production posters displayed on the pay shack of the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania. The construction in the background is a new addition to the electric furnace building at the plant

Posters in use. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) production poster...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Poet and historian turns to films. Carl Sandburg is shown here as he was writing the commentary for "Bomber", national defense motion Picture just completed by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) film unit. Mr. Sandburg is famous as the Pulitzer prize winning author of "The War Years," monumental biography of Abraham Lincoln, and as the author of numerous poems and other works. Mr. Sandburg is also famous as a musician, newspaper columnist and authority on Americans. The commentary for "Bomber" was his first excursion into film making. He volunteered his services to the defense program and served without pay

Poet and historian turns to films. Carl Sandburg is shown here as he w...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Mr. Charles F. Palmer, coordinator of defense housing for the National Defense Office for Emergency Management (OEM). Mr. Palmer is president of Palmer, Inc,. Atlanta; chairman, Atlanta Housing Authority; and president, National Association of Housing Officials

Mr. Charles F. Palmer, coordinator of defense housing for the National...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. B.J. Rogan, General Electric Company, employee, and his family inspect the kitchen of their new defense home, while J.P. Kane, housing project manager, looks on. Each defense home is equipped with a gas operated refrigerator, gas range, and central heating plant. The Rogans had been living in a trailer provided by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Division of Defense Housing to alleviate the housing shortage until the new homes were complete

Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. B.J. Rogan, General Electric Comp...

Public domain photograph of Pennsylvania in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. On hand for the Washington unveiling of the Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters in Defense Square, Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street, NW, were the local civilian defense leaders Colonel Lemuel Bolles; District of Columbia Commissioner J. Russell Young; Mrs. Bolles and Mrs. Young. The two montages, designed for the OEM (Office of Emergency Management), in accordance with a new technique by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu, were seen first in New York, shown for a month in Washington, beginning November 7, 1941, and are now on a tour which will carry them to cities in every part of the country. Each is fifteen feet high and thirty feet long

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. On hand for the Washin...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. District of Columbia commissioner J. Russell Young, Colonel Lemuel Bolles, District of Columbia director of civilian defense, addressed the throng on hand to witness the unveiling in the nation's capitol of the 15 x 30 foot photomontages entitled "The Four Freedoms" and "The Arsenal of Democracy." These were designed for the (OEM) Office of Emergency Management by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu and were first seen in New York. From there they came to Washington where they were displayed for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Then they were sent out for display in various other cities around the country. Seated on the platform is Colonel Lemuel Bolles, director of civilian defense for the nation's capitol

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. District of Columbia c...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. All set but for the overhead lighting. This 15 x 30 foot panel and a second of life size entitled the Four Freedoms were displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. The panels, entitled The Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Deomocracy, were designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. They were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many large cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. All set but for the ov...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a mural painting, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Part of the Arsenal of Democracy panel designed by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and seen first at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition in New York's Grand Central Palace. Mr. Carlu, in shirtsleeves, is explaining his new technique in photomontage while the panel, which will measure 15 x 30 feet, awaits assembly. The Arsenal of Democracy and a panel representing the Four Freedoms, of equal size, will be showing in several other cities after the close of the New York show

Part of the Arsenal of Democracy panel designed by Jean Carlu, eminent...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. A civilian defense worker in the nation's capitol. District of Columbia commissioner J. Russell Young, Colonel Lemuel Bolles, District of Columbia director of civilian defense addressed the throng on hand to witness the unveiling in the nation's capitol of the 15 x 30 fot photmontages entitled "The Four Freedoms" and "The Arsenal of Democracy." These were designed for the (OEM) Office of Emergency Managmement by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu and were first seen in New York. From there they came to Washington, where they were displayed for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Then they were sent out for display in various other cities throughout the country. Seated on the platform is Colonel Lemuel Bolles, director of civilian defense for the nation's capitol

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. A civilian defense wor...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. With the final section still to be placed on the scaffolding, a worker is already installing the wiring for the two 15 x 30 foot photomontages displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. The panels, entitled The Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy were designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. They were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many large cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. With the final section...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a mural painting, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager Sloan of the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at New York's Grand Central Palace. In the background is part of the 15 x 30 foot poster Carlu designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The panel shown represents the Arsenal of Democracy while another of equal size is entitled The Four Freedoms. These panels, designed according to a technique in photomontage used only once before, will be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager S...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Colonel Lemuel Bolles, District of Columbia director of civilian defense, addressed the throng on hand to witness the unveiling in the nation's capitol of 15 x 20 foot photomontages entitled "The Four Freedoms" and "Arsenal of Democracy." These were designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu and were first seen in New York. From there they came to Washington where they were displayed for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Then they were sent out for display in various other cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Colonel Lemuel Bolles,...

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"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager Sloan of the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at New York's Grand Central Palace. In the background is part of the 15 x 30 foot poster Carlu designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The panel shown represents the Arsenal of Democracy while another of equal size is entitled The Four Freedoms. These panels, designed according to a technique in photomontage used only once before, will be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager S...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Assembly workers are nearly ready to put the final section of the huge 15 x 30 foot photmontage The Four Freedoms in place. On the other side of the scaffolding was the Arsenal of Democracy panel, equal in size. The two were displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu, they were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Assembly workers are n...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking over a dummy of hiArsenal of Democracy panel is the eminent posters artist Jean Carlu. The panel, which measured 15 by 30 feet, is on exhibit now at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at Grand Central Palace, New York along with another of the same size representing the Four Freedoms. Shown under the auspices of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), they will shortly be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking over a dummy ...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Assembly workers have nearly finished setting up the huge 15 x 30 foot photomontage The Four Freedoms. On the other side of the scaffolding was the Arsenal of Democracy panel, equal in size. The two were displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. Designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu, they were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many cities throughout the nation

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Assembly workers have ...

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Executives who helped to conceive the trailer idea for relieving overcrowded housing conditions in certain defense areas sit in the dining alcove of a trailer on its way to be put into use in Wilmington, North Carolina. The men are, left to right: Charles F. Palmer, cooridnator of Defense Housing, OEM, Major John Walker, Assistant Administrator, Farm Security Administration; James Cramer, Acting Regional Coordinator for Region 1, Division of Defense Housing Coordination; Carl Bradt, Special Assistant to the Coordinator in Charge of Temporary Shelters, Division of Defense Housing Coordination, Office of Emergency Management

Executives who helped to conceive the trailer idea for relieving overc...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. The Arsenal of Democracy panel at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition is readied by workmen. Only half the panel is shown here. This and a montage representing the Four Freedoms were designed by Jean Carlu, eminent psoter artist. Each measures 15 x 30 feet and is divided into 2 1/2 foot squares. These panels display a novel new montage technique used only once before. Displayed under the aegis of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), they will be shortly seen at exhibitions in a number of cities from coast to coast

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. The Arsenal of Democra...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Ready to go is the huge 15 x 30 foot Arsenal of Democracy montage deseigned by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, for exhibition at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition in New York and in many other cities throughout the country. The panel is divided into 2 1/2 foot squares. The artist seems pleased with his work, which is only the second time this particular montage technique has been used. Behind him are figures from the Four Freedoms panel, which equal in size to the Arsenal of Democracy. Both panels were prepared for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Ready to go is the hug...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. The Arsenal of Democracy panel at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition is readied by workmen. Only half the panel is shown here. This and a montage representing the Four Freedoms were designed by Jean Carlu, eminent psoter artist. Each measures 15 x 30 feet and is divided into 2 1/2 foot squares. These panels display a novel new montage technique used only once before. Displayed under the aegis of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), theyl will be shortly seen at exhibitions in a number of cities from coast to coast

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. The Arsenal of Democra...

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Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. Richard S. Neff (standing in doorway) U.S. Housing Authority Inspector, who with his crew of five men, sees that defense homes meet up with the standards established by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Division of Defense Housing Co-ordination

Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. Richard S. Neff (standing in door...

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"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager Sloan of the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at New York's Grand Central Palace. In the background is part of the 15 x 30 foot poster Carlu designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The panel shown represents the Arsenal of Democracy while another of equal size is entitled The Four Freedoms. These panels, designed according to a technique in photomontage used only once before, will be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager S...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Protectors of the Four Freedoms raise Old Glory by the Office of Emergency Management's (OEM) huge Four Freedoms photomontage at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition in Grand Central Palace, New York. This panel, which measures 15 x 30 feet, and another of equal size entitled Arsenal of Democracy were designed by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, in accordance with a new technic in montage used only once before. The sections are 2 1/2 feet square. The panels will shortly be seen in a number of other cities

Protectors of the Four Freedoms raise Old Glory by the Office of Emerg...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. With the final section still to be placed on the scaffolding, a worker is already installing the wiring for the two 15 x 30 foot photomontages displayed in Defense Square, Washington for a month beginning November 7, 1941. The panels, entitled The Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy, were designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. They were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many large cities throughout the country

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. With the final section...

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The artist inspects sections of the huge Arsenal of Democracy photomontage, which, when assembled, will be 15 x 30 feet. The artist is Jean Carlu who designed this panel and one portraying the Four Freedoms for exhibition by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at Grand Central Palace, New York and later at defese shows in a number of cities from coast to coast. Carlu's technique is a relatively new one, having been used only once before in photomontage design

The artist inspects sections of the huge Arsenal of Democracy photomon...

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"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager Sloan of the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at New York's Grand Central Palace. In the background is part of the 15 x 30 foot poster Carlu designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The panel shown represents the Arsenal of Democracy while another of equal size is entitled The Four Freedoms. These panels, designed according to a technique in photomontage used only once before, will be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

"Open the doors," says Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist, to Manager S...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. This worker is completing the border on the 15 x 30 foot Arsenal of Democracy photomontage. On the other side of the scaffolding was the Four Freedoms panel, equal in size. The two were displayed in Defense Square, Washington beginning November 7, 1941. Designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu, they were shown first in New York and after the Washington showing went on a tour of many cities throughout the nation

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. This worker is complet...

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On hand for the launching of the two giant photomontages is the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu. Tha panels, entitled Arsenal of Democracy and the Four Freedoms, measure 15 x 30 feet each and were designed for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Both are now on display at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition in New York and will shortly be seen in a number of other cities. These panels have been the center of much discusssion, having been prepared by a revolutionary new technique used only once before in photomontage work

On hand for the launching of the two giant photomontages is the eminen...

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Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking over a dummy of hiArsenal of Democracy panel is the eminent posters artist Jean Carlu. The panel, which measured 15 by 30 feet, is on exhibit now at the National and Civilian Defense Exposition at Grand Central Palace, New York along with another of the same size representing the Four Freedoms. Shown under the auspices of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), they will shortly be seen in a number of cities from coast to coast

Four Freedoms and Arsenal of Democracy posters. Checking over a dummy ...

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Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. Each defense trailer is located on a plot of ground 25 x 50 feet, assuring a fine degree of privacy and room for children to play. Standards set up by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Division of Defense Housing for trailers provide a minimum overall length and width to assure the least possible crowding. The trailers are protected from fire and the city's fire bureau regularly conducts inspections. Manager Ackerman and the Lawrence Park Commissioners see to it that the trailer camp is well policed

Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. Each defense trailer is located o...

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War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production Board (WPB) to U.S. employment service offices, beauty parlors, women's colleges, manufacturers, etc. The original is 28 1/2 inches by 40 inches and is printed in red, blue, and black on white. The poster was reproduced from a photograph by Office of War Information photographer, Howard Hollem. Copies may be obtained from Central Distribution Plant, Office for Emergency Management (OEM), 1509 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production ...

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Wayne Coy - Special Assistant and Liaison Officer of the White House and Office for Emergency Management / OEM Defense photo by Dixon.

Wayne Coy - Special Assistant and Liaison Officer of the White House a...

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And, furthermore, ladies and gents -- at any rate, that's what the speaker might be saying. We wouldn't know. He is merely part of a 5 x 7 1/2 foot section of the Four Freedoms panel on display at Grand Central Palace, New York at the National and Civiliab Defense Exposition. This panel, 15 x 30 feett, and another of the same size representing the Arsenal of Democracy were designed for the Office of Emergency Managemen (OEM) by the eminent poster artist Jean Carlu. This technique has been used only once before. These panels will be soon be sent for display to a number of cities from coast to coast

And, furthermore, ladies and gents -- at any rate, that's what the spe...

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Jack Schaindlin, musical director, Eleanor Herring, Philip Martin, Jr., technical director, Max Brasch, film editor, at the Long Island Studios of the Army Signal Corps for the recording of Spencer Tracy's narration of the "Ring of Steel," an Office of Emergency Management (OEM) film, on February 19th, 1942

Jack Schaindlin, musical director, Eleanor Herring, Philip Martin, Jr....

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OEM exhibit panel. Office of Emergency Management exhibit panel on display at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., November 1941. The panel was designed by Jean Carlu and executed by the Division of Information, OEM. One side depicted in a photo-montage, "The Four Freedoms." The other side described pictorially our "Arsenal of Democracy"

OEM exhibit panel. Office of Emergency Management exhibit panel on dis...

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Aero Leather Coat Company, Inc. : Pattern cutting / / OEM photo by Gruber.

Aero Leather Coat Company, Inc. : Pattern cutting / / OEM photo by Gru...

Photograph shows employee of Aero Leather Coat Company of Beacon, New York, working with pattern to produce a leather garment for the U.S. Army. No. D10663. Corresponding negative: LC-USE6-D-010663. Forms part... More

Best Coat and Apron Mfg. Company : Bar tacking (reinforced sewing) belt loops on trousers / / OEM photo by Gruber.

Best Coat and Apron Mfg. Company : Bar tacking (reinforced sewing) bel...

Photograph shows employee of Best Coat and Apron Manufacturing Company working with a sewing machine to produce trousers for a uniform. No. D10784. Corresponding negative: LC-USE6-D-010784. Forms part of the F... More

Waste Materials Make Mountains. Keep Scrapping. A poster to remind the American people that waste materials are vital to the war effort. Printed in three colors -- black, red and white -- it was designed and produced by the Division of Information, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for distribution through the Bureau of Industrial Conservation. Its size is 20 x 28 in.

Waste Materials Make Mountains. Keep Scrapping. A poster to remind the...

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Auto conversion to airplane engines. "We'll be turning out as many airplane engines as Carter does pills," employees of a converted automobile factory told OEM (Office of Emergency Management) photographer. Now undergoing one hundred percent conversion to airplane motor production, this factory employs thousands of workers who are familiarizing themselves with the newly installed tools and machines. Two workers here lathe the cylinder of an airplane motor. Under terms of its contract, production was not scheduled until October, but Herculean efforts of management and labor completed the conversion this spring. Chevrolet, Buffalo, New York

Auto conversion to airplane engines. "We'll be turning out as many air...

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Aero Leather Coat Company, Inc. : Clipping excess wool along seam edge / / OEM photo by Gruber.

Aero Leather Coat Company, Inc. : Clipping excess wool along seam edge...

Photograph shows employee of Aero Leather Coat Company of Beacon, New York, working with an electric clipper to produce a leather garment for the U.S. Army. No. D010658. Corresponding negative: LC-USE6-D-01065... More

Get in the scrap. Conversion poster released by the Office for Emergency Management (OEM) to promote the collection of scrap metal, paper, rags and rubber

Get in the scrap. Conversion poster released by the Office for Emergen...

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OEM exhibit panel. Office of Emergency Management exhibit panel on display at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., November 1941. The panel was designed by Jean Carlu and executed by the Division of Information, OEM. One side depicted in a photo-montage, "The Four Freedoms." The other side described pictorially our "Arsenal of Democracy"

OEM exhibit panel. Office of Emergency Management exhibit panel on dis...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Best Coat and Apron Mfg. Company : Examiner clipping threads from finished uniforms / / OEM photo by Gruber.

Best Coat and Apron Mfg. Company : Examiner clipping threads from fini...

Photograph shows employee of Best Coat and Apron Manufacturing Company working with a clipper to produce trousers for a uniform.

OEM (Office of Emergency Management) newsroom

OEM (Office of Emergency Management) newsroom

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Spencer Tracy, narrator and Garson Kanin, director, at the Long Island Studios of the Army Signal Corps for the recording of Spencer Tracy's narration of the "Ring of Steel," an Office of Emergency Management (OEM) film, on February 19th, 1942

Spencer Tracy, narrator and Garson Kanin, director, at the Long Island...

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Best Coat and Apron Mfg. Company : Operating automatic buttonhole making machine / / OEM photo by Gruber.

Best Coat and Apron Mfg. Company : Operating automatic buttonhole maki...

Photograph shows employee of Best Coat and Apron Manufacturing Company working with a sewing machine to produce trousers for a uniform.

Spencer Tracy, narrator and Garson Kanin, director, at the Long Island Studios of the Army Signal Corps for the recording of Spencer Tracy's narration of the "Ring of Steel," an Office of Emergency Management film (OEM), on February 19th, 1942

Spencer Tracy, narrator and Garson Kanin, director, at the Long Island...

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Best Coat and Apron Mfg. Company : Attaching trouser buttons with automatic button-fastening machine / / OEM photo by Gruber.

Best Coat and Apron Mfg. Company : Attaching trouser buttons with auto...

Photograph shows employee of Best Coat and Apron Manufacturing Company working with a sewing machine to produce trousers for a uniform. No. D10785. Corresponding negative: LC-USE6-D-010785. Forms part of the F... More

Fiberglass manufacture, Owens-Corning, Toledo, Ohio. Fiberglass workers in a plant of the Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation relax during the lunch hour. An OEM (Office of Emergency Management) poster on the wall reminds them to "Keep 'em rolling" for the all-out war effort

Fiberglass manufacture, Owens-Corning, Toledo, Ohio. Fiberglass worker...

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Spencer Tracy, narrator and Garson Kanin, director, at the Long Island Studios of the Army Signal Corps for the recording of Spencer Tracy's narration of the "Ring of Steel," an Office of Emergency Management film (OEM), on February 19th, 1942

Spencer Tracy, narrator and Garson Kanin, director, at the Long Island...

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War Production Board (WOB) poster. Poster distributed to war plants, designed by the Office of War Information (OWI) from a photograph by Valentino Sarra. The original comes in three sizes: 7 1/8 inches by 10 inches, 14 1/4 inches by 20 inches, and 28 1/2 by 40 inches. Colors: yellow and black on white. Copies may be obtained from Central Distribution Service, Office for Emergency Management (OEM), 1509 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

War Production Board (WOB) poster. Poster distributed to war plants, d...

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Best Coat and Apron Mfg. Company : Spreading herringbone twill on cutting table / / OEM photo by Gruber.

Best Coat and Apron Mfg. Company : Spreading herringbone twill on cutt...

Photograph shows employee of Best Coat and Apron Manufacturing Company working with a bolt of fabric to produce uniforms. No. D10779. Corresponding negative: LC-USE6-D-010779. Forms part of the Farm Security A... More

OEM exhibit panel. Office of Emergency Management exhibit panel on display at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., November 1941. The panel was designed by Jean Carlu and executed by the Division of Information, OEM. One side depicted in a photo-montage, "The Four Freedoms." The other side described pictorially our "Arsenal of Democracy"

OEM exhibit panel. Office of Emergency Management exhibit panel on dis...

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Jack Schaindlin, musical director, Eleanor Herring, Garson Kanin, director, Wallace Russell, writer, Spencer Tracy, narrator, Max Brasch, film editor, Philip Martin, Jr., technical director, at the Long Island Studios of the Army Signal Corps for the recording of Spencer Tracy's narration of the "Ring of Steel," an Office of Emergency Management (OEM) film, on February 19, 1942

Jack Schaindlin, musical director, Eleanor Herring, Garson Kanin, dire...

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