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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.

Page from newsletter "The Seattle Shopping News," December 16, 1942. Includes information on dim-out regulations related to War Proclamation No. 12.

Public Proclamation No. 10, Headquarters Western Defense Command and Fourth Army, Presidio of San Francisco, California, August 5, 1942. Establishes a Zone of Restricted Lighting in the states of Washington, Oregon, and California.

Public Proclamation No. 12, Headquarters Western Defense Command and Fourth Army, Presidio of San Francisco, California, October 10, 1942. Provides information about the Zone of Restricted Lighting in the states of Washington, Oregon, and California.

Operations Letter No. 128, Office of Civilian Defense, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1943. Provides information about how to protect against war gas.

Booklet, "A Handbook for Air Raid Wardens," U.S. Office of Civilian Defense, circa 1941. 60 typed pages.

Paper arm band worn by an Air Raid Warden, circa 1940s.

Booklet, "Handbook of First Aid," prepared by the U.S. Office of Civilian Defense in cooperation with the American Red Cross, December 1941. 72 typed pages.

Document, "V-Home Question and Answer Bulletin," Washington State Defense Council, circa 1940s. Lists common questions and answers for Air Raid Wardens, Block Leaders, and Neighborhood Leaders. Four typed pages.

Booklet, "Advance Instructions to Air Raid Wardens, Block Leaders, Neighborhood Leaders," Washington State Defense Council, circa 1940s. Provides information on the V-Home Campaign and the roles and responsibilities those involved in civil defense.…