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Subject: World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects

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- Mileage ration stamps and folders issued to Roy L. Smith and A. J. Smith in Clayton, Alabama, during World War II.
- 2009-09-18
- Defense plan for the state of Alabama.
- 1940-10-01
- The objective is "To provide a plan for the interior defense of the State, and a Military Force to execute such a plan in case of a National or State emergency when no other forces are available or are considered inadequate to perform such a...
- 2009-09-15
- Ration book issued to Danny Sheffield in Brundidge, Alabama, during World War II.
- 1941
- Danny was ten years old when he received the book of stamps.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from First Lieutenant Arthur E. Stump, Jr., "Morale Officer" at Gunter Field in Montgomery, Alabama, to Mrs. Prentiss at the USO Center.
- 1941-12-26
- In the letter Stump thanks Mrs. Prentiss for her work organizing the Christmas party for the servicemen at Gunter Field: "No doubt, you can appreciate the fact that a party without girls, especially for men who have had furloughs and passes taken...
- 2010-01-25
- "Give! At Least One Day's Pay."
- 1942
- Brochure from the Alabama War Chest, Inc. The organization is raising money to distribute among eight service agencies, which will assist soldiers and civilians in other Allied nations.
- 2009-09-15
- Flier advertising the activities and amenities available at the U.S.O. club in Talladega, Alabama.
- 1942
- 2009-09-15
- Blank application for purchasing war savings bonds.
- 1942
- This form is directed at farmers, offering a "Farm Wartime Plan" for saving money and controlling expenses.
- 2009-09-18
- "We Gave 100%. Alabama War Chest."
- 1942
- 2010-09-22
- Blank form for pledging money to the Alabama War Chest, Inc.
- 1942
- 2011-01-13
- "The Alabama War Chest: What It Is / Why It's Needed / What It Does."
- 1942
- Brochure explaining the purpose and organization of the fund: ".Governor Frank Dixon.proposed the organization of an ALABAMA WAR CHEST which would undertake to raise, through one state-wide annual appeal to citizens in every county, a fund for all...
- 2011-01-13
- "Guides for Wartime Use of Women on Farms," by the Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor.
- 1942
- This press release explains the proper methods for employing women as agricultural workers, discussing recruitment, hours, payment, transportation, and lodging. It stresses the importance of paying women a wage comparable to that provided in other...
- 2011-01-13
- Program for the dedication of USO club at 119 Commerce Street in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1942-04-26
- 2008-07-15
- "Weaker Sex? Not Any More, Brother."
- 1942-06-10
- This article, by Virginia Van Der Veer, discusses the women from Alabama ("affectionately dubbed 'them wacky women' by regular soldiers") who applied to join the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps at Fort McClellan; it describes the selection process and...
- 2010-07-27
- "WAAC Officer Candidates Told Glamor Stuff is Strictly Out."
- 1942-06-19
- This article discusses the training of Women's Army Auxiliary Corps officers at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, giving brief descriptions of the seven men who will teach them: "The officers insist they aren't afraid of the job of fitting women into what...
- 2010-07-27
- Program for a concert at Maxwell Field, featuring Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians.
- 1942-08-21
- 2008-07-15
- Letter from Virginia Harth in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the "Hostess Chairman" of the USO in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1942-09-01
- In the letter Harth explains that Tulsa is about to open a USO Center, and she asks for advice: "People from Tulsa while visiting Montgomery have commented on the success and popularity of your organization...Would you please send any suggestions...
- 2010-01-25
- List of rules for visitors at the Soldiers Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1942-09-01
- The eight rules give restrictions on the age of visitors and access to the center, and they discuss proper conduct and attire for events held there.
- 2010-01-25
- Interstate vehicular pass for V. E. Moore, a lineman for the Western Union Telegraph Company.
- 1942-09-09
- The pass, issued by the Alabama State Defense Council in Montgomery, Alabama, allows Moore "to travel on necessary business throughout the state during air raids and blackouts."
- 2009-09-15
- Interstate vehicular pass for Vernon Baker, a custodial officer at a federal prison camp.
- 1942-10-29
- The pass, issued by the Alabama State Defense Council in Montgomery, Alabama, allows Moore "to travel on necessary business throughout the state during air raids and blackouts."
- 2009-09-15
- Report describing a blackout held on December 2 in Birmingham, Alabama, which "as a whole was very unsatisfactory."
- 1942-12-02
- The report states that "About 75% of the entire city area under observation was lighted at the time the airplanes flew over the central section of the city."
- 2011-01-13