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Women Wearing Gas Masks
Ensign Boatwright instructs a class of Norfolk women on the proper use of a gas mask. 1943.
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Dancing at the USO
Taking time out to unwind at the Smith Street USO. 1942
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Air Raid Wardens
Norfolk citizens volunteer as air raid wardens. 1943
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Children at Scrap Drive
Children from Lee School with the fruits of a scrap drive. 1944
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Volunteer's Tent
Norfolk Jaycees help the U. S. Army recruit volunteers. 15 September 1942
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Men Sorting Papers
Civil Defense personnel sort paper from a scrap drive. 28 October 1943
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Children With Rakes and Shovels
Bayview School children work on a Victory Garden. 2 April 1943
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Goat With Sign
Pipes and cans and old mattress springs and Mr. Billy Whiskers (goat) at the scrap metal drive. 23 September 1942
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Piles of Tires
Tires of all shapes and sizes pile up at the rubber collection depot. 26 June 1942
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Men at Council Table
Norfolk's Civilian Defense Council. 7 April 1942
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Lookout Tower
Citizen volunteers spot planes at Ocean View for the U. S. Army. 4 September 1942
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Mr. Codd With War Bonds
Elias Codd promotes war bond sales at his delicatessen. 1945
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