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Notes on air raid procedures, bomb types, gas attacks. Handwritten notes by Agnes E. Hinea., circa 1941-1945

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection includes training guides, handbooks, reporting forms, first aid notes, newspaper clippings, and ephemera related to Air Raid Warden activities and duties during World War II in Seattle, Washington. Materials specific to Northeast Zone, Section 7, Precinct 3 cover the Laurelhurst neighborhood of Seattle. Of note, most volunteers from Precinct 3 were women. Collection also includes materials from U.S. Office of Civilian Defense, Civilian Protection Division, Washington State Defense Council, and Seattle Municipal Defense Commission.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1941-1945

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open and available for use.

Full Extent

From the Collection: .21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Seattle Public Library, Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Seattle WA 98104 United States
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