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Document, "Block Warden's Equipment Sheet," Seattle Municipal Defense Commission, circa 1940s. Contains a list of equipment issued to Block Wardens, including tools, cots, stretchers, and camp stoves. The document has been filled out for Section 12,…

Document, "Block Warden Data Sheet," Seattle Municipal Defense Commission, circa 1940s. Contains a list of names, addresses, telephone numbers, and civil defense assignments for households in a Seattle neighborhood (Section 12, Precinct 11, Block No.…

Household survey form, Seattle Municipal Defense Commission, circa 1940s. Requests information about households, for use by Air Raid Wardens. Includes two versions, both blank.

Notice about a Civilian Defense meeting at Whittier Grade School, Seattle, Washington, May 6, 1943. Notes that several informational films will be shown, including "The New Fire Bomb," "First Aid," "Rescue Unit," "The Air Raid Warden," and others.

Document about United States Citizens Defense Corps membership, Civilian Protection Division, Civilian War Commission of the City of Seattle, circa 1940s. Provides information about medical and cash benefits.

Booklet, "Training Course for Air Raid Wardens: Classes Four and Five," Air Raid Warden Organization, Civilian Protection Division, Seattle, Washington, March 1942. 45 typed pages with additional handwritten notes.

Booklet, "Facts for Air Raid Wardens and Every Civilian: Bombs, Incendiaries, War Gases, Home Protection," Civilian Protection Division, Seattle, Washington, March 1942. 47 pages.

Booklet, "Facts for Air Raid Wardens and Every Civilian: Supplement No. 1: Japanese Incendiary Bombs, Magnesium Bombs, Gas Masks, Self Decontamination, Sanitation, Dimout," Civilian Protection Division of Civilian War Commission of the City of…

Film footage of the 1955 Seafair, including the unplanned Boeing 367-80 (Dash 80) barrel roll maneuver performed by Tex Johnston, Seattle, Washington, August 6, 1955. The footage begins with scenes of hydroplanes and boats on Lake Washington,…

Film footage of the Century 21 Exposition, also known as the Seattle World's Fair, Seattle, Washington, 1962. The footage features shots of crowds, rides, and exhibits at the Seattle Center. Specific landmarks seen in the footage include the…