Village center, with Veterans Honor Roll brass plaque - Marstons Mill...
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SGT. HENRY JOHNSON - AMERICAN HERO of WORLD WAR I - AN INSPIRATION TO ...
Sergeant Henry Johnson - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
Carriers of the new black plague - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Co...
Public domain image of the vintage map from Norman B. Leventhal Map Center. The Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library is a special collections center in Boston, Massachusetts w... More
African American seamen delivering shells and loading the anti-aircraf...
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Group photograph of the U.S. Coast Guard Quartet members while singing...
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter CAYUGA
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![Two African American Navy officers, [left to right] Ensign J. J. Jenkins and Clarence Samuels, aboard a cutter on the North Atlantic patrol](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn6/L3Bob3RvLzE5NDUvMTIvMzEvdHdvLWFmcmljYW4tYW1lcmljYW4tbmF2eS1vZmZpY2Vycy1sZWZ0LXRvLXJpZ2h0LWVuc2lnbi1qLWotamVua2lucy1hbmQtY2xhcmVuY2UtMjY5Yzc3LTY0MC5qcGc%3D/40/48/webp "Two African American Navy officers, [left to right] Ensign J. J. Jenkins and Clarence Samuels, aboard a cutter on the North Atlantic patrol")
Two African American Navy officers, [left to right] Ensign J. J. Jenki...
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African American sailors rolling out barrels from a vessel to shore of...
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Photograph of Lieutenant Clarence Samuels of the United States Coast G...
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African American women, members of the 32nd and 33rd Company's Women's...
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Mrs. Charles W. David, Jr.; African American widow and her three-year-...
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Two African American Lieutenants of the Women's Army Corps sitting at ...
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An Episcopal Bishop confirming African American Lieutenants Rosemary V...
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African American chaplain standing at the podium and conducting the re...
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Members of an African American company of the Women's Army Auxiliary C...
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Letter from Elinor Moakley, on behalf of the Selectmen, to Edwin B. Wo...
Letter from Elinor Moakley, on behalf of the Selectmen, to Edwin B. Worthen, August 20, 1940. The Executive Committee of the Lexington Civil Defense Committee requests that Mr. Worthen act as Advisor and become... More
38,000,000 escaped -- 10,000,000 died - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventh...
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Letter to the Lexington Civil Defense Committee requesting information...
Copy of letter from Ellen Riley, on behalf of Roger Wheeler, radio writer and producer, to A. R. Giroux, Chairman, Lexington Civil Defense Committee, April 6, 1941. The letter requests information about the Lex... More
Give 'em both barrels - Art Deco public domain image
Poster of two men in profile; a soldier in uniform firing a gun and a worker with a rivet gun. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Save waste fats, World War II photo
Four images with captions: (1) bacon in a frying pan "Save waste fats and greases," (2) fat being strained into a can "Strain into clean can," (3) can on a shelf "Keep in cool dark place," (4) woman handing can... More
SPARS Olivia Hooker, of Columbus, Ohio, and Aileen Anita Cooke, of Los...
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World War II ration book - Public domain document scan
Ration book belonging to Anita Pring (later, Mrs. Edwin B. Worthen, Jr.), issued in 1942. Courtesy of Cary Memorial Library
Loose talk can cause this, World War II photo
American soldier standing behind barbed wire staring at German guard. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
P'ing Mei is hungry and afraid, (Page 31)
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UNITED WE WIN - A poster of two men working on a plane
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Unidentified image, view from roof looking south
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Sailor beware! Loose talk can cost lives
Woman about to kiss a sailor. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
"DEMOCRACY IN ACTION NO.III" - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ph...
Liberty Ships named in honor of George Washington Carver, Booker T. Washington, and Frederick Douglass. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"THE SAVIOR OF THE DARKER RACES"
Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
HON. ELIE LESOCT - PRESIDENT OF HAITI
Honorable Elie Lescot - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
Loose talk can cost lives - Art Deco public domain image
Sinking ship surrounded by lifeboats. Courtesy of Boston Public Library Public domain photograph related to World War Two, Navy ships - Picryl description
America needs your scrap rubber
Four images with captions: (1) "A Gas Mask requires 1.11 pounds of rubber," (2) "A Life Raft requires 17 to 100 pounds of rubber," (3) "A Scout Car requires 306 pounds of rubber," (4) "A Heavy Bomber requires 1... More
Books are weapons in the war of ideas
Poster of Nazis burning books, with quotation by Franklin D. Roosevelt on a large book in the background: "Books cannot be killed by fire. People die, but books never die. No man and no force can put thought in... More
Public Domain Images - WILLIAM E. LEW
William E. Lew - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
SPAR Olivia J. Hooker, of Columbus, Ohio, at the U.S. Coast Guard Trai...
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"GET INTO YOUR FIGHTING CLOTHES - WE'RE GOING AFTER THE OTHERS"
Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
A careless word.. a needless sinking
Image shows lifeboat full of sailors looking back at burning, sinking ship. Poster distributed by the United States Office of War Information to hotels, schools, war plants, libraries, terminals, recreational h... More
Strong in the strength of the Lord. We who fight in the people's cause...
Three muscular arms, one holding a gun, the others holding tools reach upward together. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Incentive to buy war bonds - World War One photograph from National Ar...
Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
Guido Perera, 1902-1999, in World War II
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and wa... More
World War II ration book - Public domain document scan
Ration book belonging to Anita Pring (later, Mrs. Edwin B. Worthen, Jr.), issued in 1942. Courtesy of Cary Memorial Library
Radio City Music Hall presents "Cheer China" ..., btw. pp. 32 & 33
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Total war battle map - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection
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The victory war map - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection
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We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.. r...
Tattered American flag flies at half mast in front of black smoke and flames. Quote, "We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain," is from Lincoln's Gettysburg address. Courtesy of Bosto... More
A careless word… a needless sinking
Image shows lifeboat full of sailors looking back at burning, sinking ship. Poster distributed by the United States. Office of War Information to hotels, schools, war plants, libraries, terminals, recreational ... More
"A young evacuee of Japanese ancestry waits with the family baggage be...
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C.C SPAULDING - FINANCIER, PHILOSOPHER, INVESTOR IN GOVERNMENT SECURIT...
C. C. Spaulding - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"DON'T REPEAT IT - LOOSE TALK COSTS LIVES!!"
Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"PAPER PACKS A PUNCH - SAVE IT!!!"
Incentive to conserve waste paper - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"TURN THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE TRAITOR!!"
Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
DR. E. FRANKLIN FRAZIER - SOCIOLOGIST
Dr. E. Franklin Frazier - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR - WORK - FIGHT- SACRIFICE!!" / "WE'LL REMEMBER ...
Incentive to fight - Remember Pearl Harbor. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
HON. ROBERT SMALLS - CIVIL WAR HERO, STATESMAN
Honorable Robert Smalls - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"He Can't Quite His Job, Stick to Yours!!"
Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"WE HAVE NOT DIED IN VAIN!" - U.S. National Archives Public Domain pho...
Incentive to fight - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!!"
Recruitment of Negro labor - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
Public Domain Images - "DECEMBER 7th - REMEMBER!!"
Dorie Miller defending Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"-AND WE'LL CONTIUE TO FIGHT FOR LIBERTY!"
Black Patriotism. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
ELVIN BELL - AWARDED THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED...
Elvin Bell - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
Rationing means a fair share for all of us
Two pictures illustrate the outcome of a trip to the grocer with and without rationing. The top picture, captioned "without rationing," shows a woman leaving with a case of canned goods and while an apologetic ... More
CAPT. ADRIAN RICHARDSON - MASTER OF THE LIBERY SHIP, S.S. FREDERICK DO...
Captain Adrian Richardson - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"IT'S THE LEAST YOU CAN DO!!" - U.S. National Archives Public Domain p...
Incentive to avoid the Black Market - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"AGAIN THE SPRINGBOARD OF CIVILIZATION"
WWII black soldier. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"A PLEDGE AND A PRAYER - AND ON EARTH PEACE, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN"
Black soldier and Christmas theme - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
DR. CHARLES RICHARD DREW, M.D., C.M., MED. D.Sc. - PROFESSOR OF SURGER...
Dr. Charles Drew - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
PAUL ROBESON - ACTOR, ARTIST, ATHLETE
Paul Robeson - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
LIEUT. WILLA BROWN - AVIATRIX-MAKER OF PILOTS
Lieutenant Willa Brown - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"FOOD FIGHTS FOR FREEDOM!!!" - Drawing. Public domain image.
Produce and Conserve - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
FELIX EBOUE' GOVENOR GENERAL FIGHTING FRENCH AFRICA - SCHOLAR, STATESM...
Felix Eboue - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"IN THE VANGUARD FOR DEMOCRACY!!"
Liberty Ships: S.S. Robert L. Vann, S.S. Robert S. Abbott, S.S. John H. Murphy - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"GETTYSBURG YESTERDAY - THE WORLD TODAY"
Abraham Lincoln - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
Newsmap : week of December 16 to December 22, 224th week of the war, 1...
Land of the setting sun Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Plant a victory garden. Our food is fighting
Color drawing of man, woman, and child gardening with full baskets of vegetables. The boy is in the foreground behind basket of vegetables; the man and woman are in the background holding hoes and bending over ... More
Public Domain Images - "CARRY ON!!"
Black sailors rescued by S. S. Robert Vann - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"TOGETHER AGAIN FOR FREEDOM!!" - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...
Black patriotism - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"A WELL FED NATION IS A FIGHTING NATION"
Nutrition awareness - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"STILL A WEAPON FOR FREEDOM!" - Drawing. Public domain image.
116th Anniversary of the Negro Press - with caption and reference to the founder of the first Negro Newspaper, John B. Russworm. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches... More
"HE'S WILLING, HE'S CAPABLE, AND WE NEED HIM - USE HIM!!"
War agencies urge the use of Negro workers - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
Public Domain Images - Army Relief Fund
Army Relief Fund. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"THEY ALSO SERVE!" No.II - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photog...
Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
BESSYE J. BEARDEN - CLUB WOMAN, SOCIAL WORKER
Bessye J. Bearden - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
Join the WAC ..this is my war, too
Image is of a woman in uniform seated on camp bed, typing a letter with a typewritter on her lap. A piece of paper in the background has the caption "..this is my war, too." Courtesy of Boston Public Library
CHARLES HENRY FLECTCHER - SOLDIER OF PRODUCTION
Charles Henry Fletcher - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
HON. WILLIAM H. HASTIE - CHAMPION OF JUSTICE
Honorable William H. Hastie - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
Save waste fats for explosives. Take them to your meat dealer
Fat being poured from a frying pan into an explosion with bombs coming out of it. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
"GO BACK TO SCHOOL!!" - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograp...
Incentive to go back to school - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"THE WORK THAT MAKES DEMOCRACY WORK!"
Black labor - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
SGT. JOE LOUIS - CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
Sergeant Joe Louis - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
Invasion and total war victory maps : with decorations, illustrations ...
Total war battle map | Victory war map Courtesy of Boston Public Library
If you tell where he's going.. he may never get there!
Sailor walking away with duffle on left shoulder, looking over right shoulder. Poster signed "John Falter, USNR" Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Save waste fats for explosives. Take them to your meat dealer
Fat being poured from a frying pan into an explosion with bombs coming out of it. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
"BEWARE OF THE LEAK IN THE DAM!!"
Conservation - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
FREDERICK DOUGLASS - STATESMAN, ABOLITIONIST, CHAMPION OF THE PEOPLE
Frederick Douglas - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
COL. EDWARD O. GOURDIN - COMMANDING OFFICER 372nd INFANTRY
Colonel Edward O. Gourdin - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
HAILE SELASSIE - EMPEROR, WARRIOR
Haile Selassie - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"BACK THE ATTACK WITH WAR BONDS!!"
Incentive to buy war bonds. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
United we are strong. United we will win
Ring of firing guns, each with an Allied flag wrapped around it. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Public Domain Images - "DESTINATON BERLIN!!"
Depiction of the 99th Pursuit Squadron. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
George C. Fields, 32, Points Proudly to the Honor Certificate Presente...
Negro Activities in Industry, Government, and the Armed Forces Public domain photograph related to World War Two, Navy ships, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description