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[Notice about Civilian Defense meeting at Whittier Grade School, Seattle, Washington, May 6, 1943] (Item)

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.

[Block Warden's Equipment Sheet, Seattle Municipal Defense Commission, circa 1940s] (Item)

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, Precinct 11, Block 4. One typed page.

Advance Instructions to Air Raid Wardens, Block Leaders, Neighborhood Leaders [Booklet, circa 1940s] (Item)

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. Four typed pages.v

[Block Warden Data Sheet, Seattle Municipal Defense Commission, circa 1940s] (Item)

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. 4). One typed page.

[V-Home Question and Answer Bulletin, Washington State Defense Council, circa 1940s] (Item)

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.

[Document about United States Citizens Defense Corps membership, Civilian Protection Division, Civilian War Commission of the City of Seattle, circa 1940s] (Item)

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.

[War Ration Book No. 3 issued by United States Office of Price Administration to two-year-old Brian E. Doughty, circa 1940s] (Item)

War Ration Book No. 3 issued by the United States Office of Price Administration to two-year-old Brian E. Doughty of Seattle, Washington, circa 1940s. Seven pages.

Facts for Air Raid Wardens and Every Civilian: Bombs, Incendiaries, War Gases, Home Protection [Booklet, March 1942] (Item)

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

Civilian Protection: A Handbook for Civilian Volunteers [Booklet, 1941-1942] (Item)

Booklet, "Civilian Protection: A Handbook for Civilian Volunteers," Washington State Defense Council, 1941-1942. Table of contents: Air raid precautions -- What to do in an air raid -- War gases -- Blackouts -- Emergency traffic control regulations -- School protection -- Civilian protection -- Experience of England -- Evacuation -- You can help -- Conclusion. 60 typed pages.

Facts for Air Raid Wardens and Every Civilian: Supplement No. 1 [Booklet, August 1942] (Item)

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 Seattle, Washington, August 1942. 23 typed pages.