List of equipment at Mrs. F.J. (Vera) Borst First Aid Shelter at 3371 46th N.E. Ave. Handwritten document., circa 1941-1945
Scope and Contents
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
- From the Collection: Hinea, Agnes E., 1892-1986 (Person)
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