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A Plan of the Straits of St. Mary, and Michilimakinac, to shew the situation & importance of the two westernmost settlements of Canada for the fur trade.

A Plan of the Straits of St. Mary, and Michilimakinac, to shew the sit...

Scale ca. 1:75,000. LC copy has printed title with incorrect date [i.e. 1781] glued in lower right margin. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 770 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a r... More

New-York, July 20th, 1769. Advertisement of greater importance to the public, than any which has yet appeared on the like occasion. It was hoped that the odious manner in which some violators of the non-importation agreement had been held up to

New-York, July 20th, 1769. Advertisement of greater importance to the ...

New York, June 23, 1769. To the publick. As I have justly incurred the resentment of my fellow citizens, from my behaviour, as set forth in an advertisement, Of great importance to the publick; I beg leave to implore the pardon of the publick, a

New York, June 23, 1769. To the publick. As I have justly incurred the...

Imprint 3.; On verso: Alex Robertson's advertisement. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portf... More

Advertisement of great importance to the public. The specious reason assigned by Alexander Robertson, in Mr. Gaine's last paper, relative to his attempting to introduce into this City certain goods therein mentioned contrary to the agreement sub

Advertisement of great importance to the public. The specious reason a...

Imprint 3.; On verso: S June 21, 1769; Advertisement against Alex Robertson. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Eph... More

Advertisement. The members of the Association of the Sons of Liberty, are requested to meet at the City-Hall, at one o'clock, to-morrow (being Friday) on business of the utmost importance;--and every other friend to the liberties, and trade of A

Advertisement. The members of the Association of the Sons of Liberty, ...

New York, May 11, 1774. The mechanicks of this city are requested to meet, this evening, at 7 o'clock, at the house of David Philipse, in Horse and Cart street, on business of the utmost importance. [New York: Printed by John Holt, 1774].

New York, May 11, 1774. The mechanicks of this city are requested to m...

Evans 13490.; On verso: S; May 11, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 5a.

In council, December 1, 1775. Whereas it is of the utmost importance to the inhabitants of this Colony, as well as the American army, that the fortifications at Cambridge and Roxbury be effectually defended and his Excellency General Washington

In council, December 1, 1775. Whereas it is of the utmost importance t...

Positive Photostat.; Original in Washington papers Vol 21 no. 43 Mss. Div.; Stamped on verso: 504. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text... More

Orders. Thursday, July 27, 1775. The Light Infantry company to the Third Battalion are desired to meet at the Carpenters Hall, next Saturday Morning, at Seven o'clock, on business of importance. George Morgan.

Orders. Thursday, July 27, 1775. The Light Infantry company to the Thi...

In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 8, 1775. Whereas it is necessary to have as soon as may be, a return of the number and equipment of the forces raised by this colony; and whereas it is of the utmost importance that such returns should be

In Provincial Congress, Watertown, June 8, 1775. Whereas it is necessa...

An express just arrived from General Washington. Camp at Cambridge. Oct. 24, 1775. Sir. The inclosed information being of the highest importance, I thought it proper to transmit it to you with all dispatch. I am Sir Your obedient servant George

An express just arrived from General Washington. Camp at Cambridge. Oc...

Positive Photostat.; Evans 14027. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 164, Folder 11.

To the freeholders and freemen of New-York. My dear countrymen. December 29, 1775. I have good reason to assure you that there is a scheme in agitation to surprise and confound you in a matter of the last importance - the election of members for

To the freeholders and freemen of New-York. My dear countrymen. Decemb...

On verso: S; Dec 29, 1775. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 108, Folder 40.

The mechanicks in union, and their associates, are earnestly requested to attend the general committee of mechanicks in Union, at Mechanick Hall, on Monday evening next, to consult with them on business of importance. By order of the Committee.

The mechanicks in union, and their associates, are earnestly requested...

Evans 14940.; On verso: S; Apr 12, 1776. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 109, Folder 8a.

To the inhabitants of the City and County of New-York. My friends and countrymen. When I behold a few restless men, endeavouring to throw all things into confusion; and puffed up with false notions of their own wisdom and importance, labouring t

To the inhabitants of the City and County of New-York. My friends and ...

Imprint 2.; Political campaign.; On verso: S; Apr 13, 1776. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection;... More

In the House of representatives, April 9, 1776. Whereas it is of the greatest importance not only to the inhabitants of Boston, but of this whole colony, that the town and harbour of the said Boston should be effectually fortified and secured ag

In the House of representatives, April 9, 1776. Whereas it is of the g...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Stamped on verso: 504. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Eph... More

In Committee of Safety for the state of New-York, Fish-Kill, Jan. 22, 1777. Several matters of the utmost importance to this State, requiring immediate dispatch, being now before this Committee, for the determination whereof, they are utterly in

In Committee of Safety for the state of New-York, Fish-Kill, Jan. 22, ...

Imprint 2.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 109, Folder 31.

The House of representatives, apprehending it of importance, that the Governour's objections to a bill, reducing the salary of the governour from eleven hundred to eight hundred pounds ... Done in Court-Street Boston, by Edward Eveleth Powars, 1

The House of representatives, apprehending it of importance, that the ...

Not in Ford. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 43, Folder 7.

To the independent electors of the State of New-York, Fellow Citizens A numerous meeting of the respectable inhabitants of this city, impressed with the importance of the ensuing election have appointed us a committee to address you on the subje

To the independent electors of the State of New-York, Fellow Citizens ...

Imprint 2.; Political campaign.; On verso: Mar 19, 1792. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Po... More

To the farmers and traders in the State of New-York. The Corporation of the Chamber of Commerce of New-York, near twelve months since, took the liberty of addressing you on a subject of great importance ... By order of the Chamber. John Broome,

To the farmers and traders in the State of New-York. The Corporation o...

Imprint 2.; Not in Evans.; Title.; On verso: 10; B. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfol... More

portrait from "A Voyage to Cochin China, in the years 1792, and 1793: containing a general view of the productions, and political importance of this kingdom; and also of such European settlements as were visited on the voyage, with sketches of the manners, character, and condition of their inhabitants. To which is annexed an account of a journey, made in the years 1801 and 1802, to the residence of the chief of the Booshuana nation ... from a manuscript journal [by - Truter] with a chart of the route, etc"

portrait from "A Voyage to Cochin China, in the years 1792, and 1793: ...

This image has been taken from scan 000434 from "A Voyage to Cochin China, in the years 1792, and 1793: containing a general view of the productions, and political importance of this kingdom; and also of such E... More

map from "A Voyage to Cochin China, in the years 1792, and 1793: containing a general view of the productions, and political importance of this kingdom; and also of such European settlements as were visited on the voyage, with sketches of the manners, character, and condition of their inhabitants. To which is annexed an account of a journey, made in the years 1801 and 1802, to the residence of the chief of the Booshuana nation ... from a manuscript journal [by - Truter] with a chart of the route, etc"

map from "A Voyage to Cochin China, in the years 1792, and 1793: conta...

This image has been taken from scan 000420 from "A Voyage to Cochin China, in the years 1792, and 1793: containing a general view of the productions, and political importance of this kingdom; and also of such E... More

flora from "A Voyage to Cochin China, in the years 1792, and 1793: containing a general view of the productions, and political importance of this kingdom; and also of such European settlements as were visited on the voyage, with sketches of the manners, character, and condition of their inhabitants. To which is annexed an account of a journey, made in the years 1801 and 1802, to the residence of the chief of the Booshuana nation ... from a manuscript journal [by - Truter] with a chart of the route, etc"

flora from "A Voyage to Cochin China, in the years 1792, and 1793: con...

This image has been taken from scan 000233 from "A Voyage to Cochin China, in the years 1792, and 1793: containing a general view of the productions, and political importance of this kingdom; and also of such E... More

map from "A Voyage to Cochin China, in the years 1792, and 1793: containing a general view of the productions, and political importance of this kingdom; and also of such European settlements as were visited on the voyage, with sketches of the manners, character, and condition of their inhabitants. To which is annexed an account of a journey, made in the years 1801 and 1802, to the residence of the chief of the Booshuana nation ... from a manuscript journal [by - Truter] with a chart of the route, etc"

map from "A Voyage to Cochin China, in the years 1792, and 1793: conta...

This image has been taken from scan 000172 from "A Voyage to Cochin China, in the years 1792, and 1793: containing a general view of the productions, and political importance of this kingdom; and also of such E... More

Member of Congress. William Loughton Smith The importance of this city in the federal scale and the immense revence it pours into the federal coffers, would seem to entitle it to some share in the Federal Councils; yet strange to tell, it is rep

Member of Congress. William Loughton Smith The importance of this city...

Political campaign.; Smith, William Loughton.; Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Po... More

map from "American Encroachments on British Rights; or, Observations on the importance of the British North American colonies, and the late treaties with the United States: with remarks on Mr. Baring's Examination; and a defence of the shipping interest, etc. [With tables and a map.]"

map from "American Encroachments on British Rights; or, Observations o...

This image has been taken from scan 000155 from "American Encroachments on British Rights; or, Observations on the importance of the British North American colonies, and the late treaties with the United States... More

map from "American Encroachments on British Rights; or, Observations on the importance of the British North American colonies, and the late treaties with the United States: with remarks on Mr. Baring's Examination; and a defence of the shipping interest, etc. [With tables and a map.]"

map from "American Encroachments on British Rights; or, Observations o...

This image has been taken from scan 000185 from "American Encroachments on British Rights; or, Observations on the importance of the British North American colonies, and the late treaties with the United States... More

(Circular.) Council Chamber, Nov. 24th, 1809. Gentlemen, The subjoined copy of an advice of the Council of state, is explicit as to the object therein contemplated. Its importance will no doubt obtain from you the proper attention, which is expe

(Circular.) Council Chamber, Nov. 24th, 1809. Gentlemen, The subjoined...

On verso: 24 75 cents. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 182, Folder 27a.

map from "Letters from Canada, written ... in ... 1806, 1807 and 1808, shewing the present state of Canada ... the commercial importance of Nova-Scotia, New Brunswick, and Cape Breton, etc"

map from "Letters from Canada, written ... in ... 1806, 1807 and 1808,...

This image has been taken from scan 000006 from "Letters from Canada, written ... in ... 1806, 1807 and 1808, shewing the present state of Canada ... the commercial importance of Nova-Scotia, New Brunswick, and... More

map from "Considerations on the necessity and importance of an Asylum Port in the Bay of Dublin: including remarks on the harbour erecting at Howth; and that ... proposed for Dunleary. [With an appendix containing copies of petititons in favour of the last named.] By a Seaman"

map from "Considerations on the necessity and importance of an Asylum ...

This image has been taken from scan 000014 from "Considerations on the necessity and importance of an Asylum Port in the Bay of Dublin: including remarks on the harbour erecting at Howth; and that ... proposed ... More

map from "Considerations on the necessity and importance of an Asylum Port in the Bay of Dublin: including remarks on the harbour erecting at Howth; and that ... proposed for Dunleary. [With an appendix containing copies of petititons in favour of the last named.] By a Seaman"

map from "Considerations on the necessity and importance of an Asylum ...

This image has been taken from scan 000006 from "Considerations on the necessity and importance of an Asylum Port in the Bay of Dublin: including remarks on the harbour erecting at Howth; and that ... proposed ... More

map from "Observations upon the Importance of the North American Colonies to Great Britain. By an old inhabitant of British America (B. Halliburton)"

map from "Observations upon the Importance of the North American Colon...

This image has been taken from scan 000045 from "Observations upon the Importance of the North American Colonies to Great Britain. By an old inhabitant of British America (B. Halliburton)". The title and subjec... More

A lecture on the importance of education. [Alton 1838].

A lecture on the importance of education. [Alton 1838].

Harrisonians attend! The Tippecanoe boys of the City of Alton, are requested to meet in the Old Court room, (Riley's building,) this evening, Saturday, August 29th, at 7 o'clock, on business of importance. A general and full attendance of the fr

Harrisonians attend! The Tippecanoe boys of the City of Alton, are req...

Campaign.; Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 16, Folder 24.

map from "The Sandwich Islands; progress of events since their discovery by Captain Cook. Their occupation by Lord G. Paulet. Their value and importance"

map from "The Sandwich Islands; progress of events since their discove...

This image has been taken from scan 000143 from "The Sandwich Islands; progress of events since their discovery by Captain Cook. Their occupation by Lord G. Paulet. Their value and importance". The title and su... More

map from "The Sandwich Islands; progress of events since their discovery by Captain Cook. Their occupation by Lord G. Paulet. Their value and importance"

map from "The Sandwich Islands; progress of events since their discove...

This image has been taken from scan 000010 from "The Sandwich Islands; progress of events since their discovery by Captain Cook. Their occupation by Lord G. Paulet. Their value and importance". The title and su... More

March 23d, 1843. Dear Sir. The importance of the pending election to the peace and prosperity of this State, is our best apology for thus addressing you ... Signed. John Brown Francis [and 10 others].

March 23d, 1843. Dear Sir. The importance of the pending election to t...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 170, Folder 4.

Democratic Hickory club. At a stated meeting of the Hickory club of the City and County of Philadelphia, held on the 3d September 1844, the following address was adopted and ordered to be published: To the Democrats of the Union. The importance

Democratic Hickory club. At a stated meeting of the Hickory club of th...

1160 C 26 4 F 44.; Rec R. B.; May 1944.; On verso: 1.50; X H / 57; 1160 C 26 4 F 44. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. P... More

The great naval blockade of Round Island. Showing the immense importance of having an efficient "right arm of the national defence"

The great naval blockade of Round Island. Showing the immense importa...

A satire on Taylor administration efforts to curtail American "filibusters," armed expeditions against Cuba for the purpose of freeing the island from Spanish rule. Specific reference here is to the Navy's bloc... More

News of importance to the old and young; but more particularly to the young. What is it?- It is a railroad that is injurious to the working man's interest; yes, to the farmer, the laborer and the mechanic. I do not mean through the country, but

News of importance to the old and young; but more particularly to the ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 210, Folder 6.

The attention of every voter is called to the subjoined extract from a circular of the Republican State Executive committee. "We trust that it is unnecessary that we should impress upon our friends everywhere the importance of bring out the enti

The attention of every voter is called to the subjoined extract from a...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 69, Folder 36.

Carte de l'Algérie : indiquant la situation, l' importance numerique et la marche, des orders religieux Musulmans /

Carte de l'Algérie : indiquant la situation, l' importance numerique e...

Includes inset of "Carte d'ensemble indiquant la marche générale des Qadrya, Chadelya Tidjanya et Senoussya" and table of "Renseignements historiques & statistiques sur la situation générale de l'Islam en Algér... More

Autograph letters. What they are worth - The importance the pursuit of collecting has attained in this country. Some manuscripts of famous authors ... New York [189-].

Autograph letters. What they are worth - The importance the pursuit of...

Title.; On verso: M.C. # 09-82-038.244. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 130, Folder 24.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lexington, Ky. , June 24, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino tours a Salvation Army disaster recovery vehicle in Lexington, Kentucky. Serino had just met with representatives from volunteer organizations across the state, at the Salvation Army in Lexington. Participants from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Mennonites Disaster Service, Kentucky Baptists Men on Mission, Connectional Ministries, Kentucky United Methodist Conference, and Operations Intern National Relief Network discussed the importance of working together to meet the needs of flood survivors, and how to better coordinate that mission. FEMA/Mike Skeels

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lexington, Ky. , June 24, 2010 -- FEMA Deput...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino at a recovery site in Kentucky Production Date: 06/24/2010 Caption: Lexington, Ky. , June 24, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Admi... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lexington, Ky. , June 24, 2010 -- Deputy Administrator Rich Serino is handed coffee at a Salvation Army disaster recovery vehicle in Lexington, Kentucky. Serino had just met with representatives from volunteer organizations across the state, at the Salvation Army in Lexington. Participants from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Mennonites Disaster Service, Kentucky Baptists Men on Mission, Connectional Ministries, Kentucky United Methodist Conference, and Operations Intern National Relief Network discussed the importance of working together to meet the needs of flood survivors, and how to better coordinate that mission. FEMA/Mike Skeels

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lexington, Ky. , June 24, 2010 -- Deputy Adm...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino at a recovery site in Kentucky Production Date: 06/24/2010 Caption: Lexington, Ky. , June 24, 2010 -- Deputy Administr... More

View from the Howitzer Site - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

View from the Howitzer Site - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Big Hole National Battlefield Site. The view of the battle area from the howitzer site conveys the strategic significance of this position and the importance of the gun's capture by a group of Nez Perce. Today,... More

Ceremonies - Independence Day, 1918 - Independence Day Parade, 1918, New York City. Ships - The Ship Float conveys the idea of their importance in war time

Ceremonies - Independence Day, 1918 - Independence Day Parade, 1918, N...

Date Taken: 7/4/1918 Photographer: Bain News Service Ceremonies - Independence Day, 1918

Colleges and Universities -Wentworth Institute, Mass. - 101st Regiment U.S. Engineers, in training at Wentworth Institute, Boston, Massachusetts. Acetylene welding for emergency repair in the field. This machine is of the utmost importance

Colleges and Universities -Wentworth Institute, Mass. - 101st Regiment...

Date Taken: 1918 Colleges and Universities -Wentworth Institute, Mass. Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Marines in France Digging in. Training for modern warfare consists mostly in digging one trench after another, and our boys, realizing the importance of this training, go at it with a will.

U.S. Marines in France Digging in. Training for modern warfare consist...

Photograph shows American soldiers digging trenches. No. X2142. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

American Red Cross - Groups - American Red Cross strives to enlist 25,000 nurses. The great Red Cross drive for 25,000 nurses is sweeping the country. Realizing the great importance attached to the work of the organization, many women are enlisting under the banner of Mercy. They Mayor's Committee of nurses held a great rally at the Public Library at Fifth Avenue and 42nd St., N.Y. City. This shows the group of women in charge of the New York rallies

American Red Cross - Groups - American Red Cross strives to enlist 25,...

Date Taken: 06/0/1918 Photographer: International Film Service American Red Cross - Groups

Flooding - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, July 12, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Justo Hernandez, speaks to local media in the Barranquitas municipality about the importance on preparendess for any emergency event. The campaign is taking place following the severe floods across ten municipalities in Puerto Rico during May 2010. Ashley Andujar / FEMA

Flooding - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, July 12, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Ashley Andujar taken on 07/12/2010 in Puerto Rico Production Date: 07/12/2010 Caption: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, July 12, 2010 -- FEMA Federal C... More

Flooding - Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, July 13, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Justo Hernandez speaks to local media in the Vega Alta municipality about the importance on preparedness for any emergency event. The campaign is taking place following the severe floods across ten municipalities in Puerto Rico during May 2010. Ashley Andujar / FEMA

Flooding - Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, July 13, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coord...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA FCO being interviewed in Puerto Rico Production Date: 07/13/2010 Caption: Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, July 13, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Just... More

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding - Coamo, Puerto Rico, July 12, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Justo Hernandez, speaks to regional media in the Coamo municipality about the importance on preparedness for any emergency event. The campaign is taking place following the severe floods across ten municipalities in Puerto Rico during May 2010. Ashley Andujar / FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding - Coamo, Puerto Rico, July ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA FCO Justo Hernandez in Puerto Rico Production Date: 07/12/2010 Caption: Coamo, Puerto Rico, July 12, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Justo Hern... More

The chairman was of an importance little less than that of the president

The chairman was of an importance little less than that of the preside...

(DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Plupey's Reindeer" by Henry A. Shute, Delineator, 95:15 (Dec. 1919).

Flooding - Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, July 13, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Justo Hernandez and Alternate Governor's Representative Migdalia Bonilla, speaks to local media in the Vega Alta municipality about the importance on preparendess for any emergency event. The campaign is taking place following the severe floods across ten municipalities in Puerto Rico during May 2010. Ashley Anduja / FEMA

Flooding - Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, July 13, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coord...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA FCO being interviewed in Puerto Rico Production Date: 07/13/2010 Caption: Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, July 13, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Just... More

Bridges. Highway bridge across an arm of Norris Lake which has been developed by the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority), with local cooperation, for recreational uses. Note that, as on all TVA bridges where view is of importance, the parapet consists of a solid portion and an open rail to permit good view

Bridges. Highway bridge across an arm of Norris Lake which has been de...

Public domain photograph of 1930s-1940s bridge, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Watts Bar steam plant. Partial view of generator hall with one of 60,000 kva turbines in foreground. Gray ceramic tile floor, blue-gray tile walls, exposed steel work designed for maximum simplicity with rigid frame roof arches, precast concrete slabs, continuous glass brick above crane rail level. Units in light cream with a rich tan over portions of the machinery subject to particularly high temperatures. Light color over other portions compels first-class maintenance, also emphasizes importance of units by concentrating attention

Watts Bar steam plant. Partial view of generator hall with one of 60,0...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Trade pacters. Wash. D.C. Prime Minister William MacKenzie King, of Canada, left, and U.S. Minister Norman Armous, arrive in Washington to take part in the signing of the Canadian-U.S. trade pact. Armour and MacKenzie King have been working on this pact since the Canadian elections. Details were concluded when the Prime Minister recently visited Washington. The importance of the treaty may be judged by the fact that Canada is the second largest foreign customer for U.S. goods, 11/15/35

Trade pacters. Wash. D.C. Prime Minister William MacKenzie King, of Ca...

A black and white photo of two men shaking hands. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Certain people of importance - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Certain people of importance - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of C...

Poster showing head with laurel wreath. Date stamped on verso: Sep 7 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Pr... More

U.S. census expert finds out ages of persons whose births have not been registered. Washington, D.C., Nov. 27. Statistical data might be dry for most persons but Miss Mary C. Oursler, Official Custodian of Census Records, U.S. Census Bureau, finds it the spice of her job. She is an expert at discovering the ages of persons whose births have not been registered, dig up data in heirship cases as well as for criminal cases in importance. Miss Oursler has been on her present job for the last twenty years. 11/27/37

U.S. census expert finds out ages of persons whose births have not bee...

A black and white photo of a woman reading a book. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Baltimore, MD. In handling millions of records two things are of great importance: accuracy and speed. Social Security Account numbers are divided according to the area in which the account number was issued, the group within the area, and the serial, or individual number. There are 9,999 individual or serial numbers in each group, and 100 groups in each area. To eliminate chance of human error, and to speed up the work, the area number and the group number of each account is punched on the employee master card by a "gang punch" machine. Only those serial numbers belonging to the same area and group are put into the gang punch machine at one time. Thus the machine need be set only once to punch the correct area and group number on hundreds of cards faster and more accurately than a human being could. The photograph above shows master card being punched with holes representing area and group numbers in the gang punch machine

Baltimore, MD. In handling millions of records two things are of great...

Public domain photograph of people in office, interior, the 1910s-1920s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Government discovers method to preserve film. (2) Expansion and contraction, like paper and other sheet materials made from cellulose, films expand as they take up moisture and contract as they lose it, and the extent of the change is different in the two directions of them. This may cause some distortion of the image, and therefore is of particular importance where the image must be true to scale, such as in aerial photography. C.O. Pope is shown with a type of expansiveity tester used and which was designed by the Bureau of Standards. Long strips of film are suspended under constant tension in the [cabinet?] in which the humidity is varied by means of [...] solutions. The change in length is indicated [...continuously?] on a scale by means of an optical-level arrangement, 7/8/38

Government discovers method to preserve film. (2) Expansion and contra...

Public domain photograph of people, building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sign erected before Oklahoma City citizens were to decide at the polls upon the nature of their future water source and supply. The question of water supply is of paramount importance to these industrial centers. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Sign erected before Oklahoma City citizens were to decide at the polls...

Public domain photograph of Oklahoma, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fats and greases. A pictogram emphasizing the importance of saving fats and greases.

Fats and greases. A pictogram emphasizing the importance of saving fat...

Picryl description: Public domain image of food, dinner, grocery store, eating, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

County agent comparing the cotton south and Iowa and pointing out the importance of livestock on the farm. Eufaula, Oklahoma

County agent comparing the cotton south and Iowa and pointing out the ...

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Absentee posters. An employee in the janitor service of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut designed this poster which stresses the importance of full attendance to plant workers

Absentee posters. An employee in the janitor service of the Winchester...

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Civilian protection. Volunteer auxiliary firemen assemble in a New York firehouse and the battalion chief delivers a preliminary lecture on the scope and importance of their duties

Civilian protection. Volunteer auxiliary firemen assemble in a New Yor...

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Aluminum. Reynolds Metal Company, Louisville, Kentucky. Rolled "strong alloy" akynubym sheet being placed in annealing oven. This sheet stock is of vital importance to the defense program in the manufacture of airplanes

Aluminum. Reynolds Metal Company, Louisville, Kentucky. Rolled "strong...

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Scene in Garden Valley, Boise County, Idaho. The valley is lush and green, spotted with small farms and the many hay fields indicate the importance of dairying

Scene in Garden Valley, Boise County, Idaho. The valley is lush and gr...

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War production drive. Anthracite rallies. Smiling with pleasure, a coal miner reads the paycheck enclosure which explains the importance to the war effort of all-out production. He extracts anthracite, or hard coal, from an Eastern Pennsylvania mine

War production drive. Anthracite rallies. Smiling with pleasure, a coa...

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Production. Parachute making. The importance of proper folding and rigging of parachutes is well known to Adeline Gray, an employee of an Eastern plant, and herself a licensed rigger parachute jumper. Last summer she made the first jump in the first nylon parachute. Pioneer Parachute Company, Manchester, Connecticut

Production. Parachute making. The importance of proper folding and rig...

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Flax, a crop that is increasing in importance and acreage in Imperial County, California

Flax, a crop that is increasing in importance and acreage in Imperial ...

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Production. Blood transfusion bottles. Sealing blood transfusion bottles with rubber stoppers--one reason why rubber must be saved. These former waitresses, now working at war jobs at Baxter Laboratories, Glenview, Illinois, fully realize the importance of the transfusion bottles they are preparing. Betty McGrath (left) lost her fiance in the Battle of Midway. Alice Gottschalk's fiance is in the Army

Production. Blood transfusion bottles. Sealing blood transfusion bottl...

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Citations of Individual Production Merit awarded. The first five citations of Individual Production Merit have been awarded to five war workers, War Production Drive Headquarters has announced. The citation is the highest award conferred for individual achievement. It is granted only for ideas or suggestions that have an outstanding effect on the war effort. Walter P. Hill of Detroit, Michigan, a sales and development manager for the Wolverine Tube Division of the Calumet and Hecla Consolidated Copper Co., developed an idea of prime military importance. All that can be said is that he developed the "overall spum and primer for an ammunition primer which is now being utilized for large manufacturers of primer tubes. This effects a saving of metal, increased production with present facilities and lower overall production costs." The rest has been restricted by military authorities

Citations of Individual Production Merit awarded. The first five citat...

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This group of people put on an hour program daily in the Portuguese language over station KROW in Oakland, California. In addition to their regular activities, their news programs have gained new importance in the last few months as they strive to keep all the Portuguese people of the section well-informed. They have also participated in many drives for the Red Cross, United Service Organization (USO), war bonds and stamps, etc.

This group of people put on an hour program daily in the Portuguese la...

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A huge forge hammer in an automobile plant is converted to war work. The importance of the auto in American life is proving to be tremendous advantage as the the great automotive plants pool their resources in the mightiest war production effort the world has ever seen. Oldsmobile, Lansing, Michigan

A huge forge hammer in an automobile plant is converted to war work. T...

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Slogans bring home the importance of all-out war production to those who compose them as well as those who read them. This employee of the A.O. Smith Corporation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, reaches for an entry blank as he reads the instructions for a slogan contest in his plant

Slogans bring home the importance of all-out war production to those w...

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Transportation. Freight car movements. With transportation assuming vast new importance in wartime America, movement of freight cars must be accomplished with the fullest efficiency and speed. Loss and diversion of ocean carriers which served our seaboard cities have thrown an enormous burden upon the railroads

Transportation. Freight car movements. With transportation assuming va...

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This group of people put on an hour program daily in the Portuguese language over station KROW in Oakland, California. In addition to their regular activities, their news programs have gained new importance in the last few months as they strive to keep all the Portuguese people of the section well-informed. They have also participated in many drives for the Red Cross, United Service Organization (USO), war bonds and stamps, etc.

This group of people put on an hour program daily in the Portuguese la...

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The welfare of this young patient, suffering from burns, is aided by having his bed placed near a window from where he can watch the boats pass by. Nurses learn the importance of ministering the comforts of their patients in promoting recovery

The welfare of this young patient, suffering from burns, is aided by h...

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Dehydrated food luncheon at Senate. Chefs in the U.S. Senate restaurant prepare a luncheon of dehydrated foods for members of the Senate. These foods are assuming increasing importance in meeting both military and lend-lease needs

Dehydrated food luncheon at Senate. Chefs in the U.S. Senate restauran...

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Training. Work Projects Administration (WPA) vocational school. Skilled automobile mechanics are of vital importance to our nation at this time. Here, at a District of Columbia WPA vocational training school, a large class of Negroes learns auto engine repair

Training. Work Projects Administration (WPA) vocational school. Skille...

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 as a response to the high unemployment during the Great Depression. The program put people t... More

I'll carry mine. Junior's express wagon comes of age and assumes new importance in wartime America's shopping expeditions. To conserve transportation facilities and thus save rubber and gasoline, shippers must devise their own methods of getting their purchases home. This one is among the best!

I'll carry mine. Junior's express wagon comes of age and assumes new i...

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Forty-two keys to victory. An old typing exercise assumes new importance as thousands of soldiers in camps all over the nation acquire mastery of those forty-two keys. The business of keeping the records of the armed forces must run smoothly and one typewriter can mean more than a couple of hundred pages of scrawl in time and accuracy to the Army

Forty-two keys to victory. An old typing exercise assumes new importan...

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Electric Institute of Washington, Potomac Electric Power Co. building. Display stressing importance of keeping appliances in good order and information on air raid evacuation procedures

Electric Institute of Washington, Potomac Electric Power Co. building....

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Transportation. Freight car movements. With transportation assuming vast new importance in wartime America, movement of freight cars must be accomplished with the fullest efficiency and speed. Loss and diversion of ocean carriers which served our seaboard cities have thrown an enormous burden upon the railroads

Transportation. Freight car movements. With transportation assuming va...

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Lend-lease hearings. Admiral Emory S. Land, war shipping administrator, Representative Sol Bloom, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., lend-lease administrator, discuss the lend-lease legislation as Admiral Land prepares to testify to its importance to the Merchant Marine

Lend-lease hearings. Admiral Emory S. Land, war shipping administrator...

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Victory Gardens--for family and country. These Victory Gardeners are transferring good top soil to improve the fertility of their garden. Like all good gardeners, they realize the importance of keeping the soil productive

Victory Gardens--for family and country. These Victory Gardeners are t...

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Victory Gardens--for family and country. Victory Gardeners should learn the importance of cultivating around plants, such as these young cabbages, at regular intervals. Soil should be loosened to a depth of two or three inches so that plants may obtain maximum food

Victory Gardens--for family and country. Victory Gardeners should lear...

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Lend-lease hearings. Admiral Emory S. Land, war shipping administrator, Representative Sol Bloom, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., lend-lease administrator discuss the lend-lease legislation as Admiral Land prepares to testify to its importance to the Merchant Marine

Lend-lease hearings. Admiral Emory S. Land, war shipping administrator...

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Washington, D.C. With "Victory through good health" as a slogan, Negro schools held a show at the Uline arena stressing the importance of physical education programs. Women of Howard University in a Swedish calisthenics drill

Washington, D.C. With "Victory through good health" as a slogan, Negro...

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Washington, D.C. With "Victory through good health" as a slogan, Negro schools held a show at the Uline arena stressing the importance of physical fitness in wartime and demonstrating their physical education programs. Fourth and fifth grade children take part in the physical education show

Washington, D.C. With "Victory through good health" as a slogan, Negro...

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Film puller with posters reminding people using equipment of importance of secrecy during wartime. Includes caricatures of Adolph Hitler. Wilson Powell group. Formerly confidential. Photograph taken July 27, 1943. Magnet-82

Film puller with posters reminding people using equipment of importanc...

Digital Preservation File Name and Format: 434-LB-5-XBD201208-00739.TIF Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Safe clothes for women war workers. The importance of keeping hair short and neat for industrial war work cannot be over-emphasized. Here Eunice Kimball, Bendix employee, gives a final pat to her newly-dressed hair. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Safe clothes for women war workers. The importance of keeping hair sho...

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Preparation for point rationing. "Know your points and your food values" is the lesson being taught these home economics pupils in the McKinley High School, Washington, D.C. A student indicates the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables in conserving rationing points

Preparation for point rationing. "Know your points and your food value...

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Field baking outfit. A unit developed by the Quartermaster Corps, Army Service Forces. In line with the increasing importance of airborne operations, lighter materials have gone into quartermaster equipment in recent months. Shown in demonstrations of equipment held by United States Army Air Forces

Field baking outfit. A unit developed by the Quartermaster Corps, Army...

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Photograph of Ranger Tony Quinkert Explaining the Place and Importance of Valuable Hardwoods on the Demonstration Trail During a "Trees for Tomorrow" Conservation Workshop at Eagle River, Wisconsin

Photograph of Ranger Tony Quinkert Explaining the Place and Importance...

Original caption: On Demonstration Trail, "Trees for Tomorrow" Conservation Workshop, Eagle River, Ranger Quinkert explains place & importance of valuable hardwoods. Vilas County, Wis. Historic Photographs

Major (MAJ) D. Redlich, 9th District logistics officer, left, explains the importance of his branch's function in supporting the needs of the recruiting force to the visiting Brigadier General (BGEN) Jim R. Joy

Major (MAJ) D. Redlich, 9th District logistics officer, left, explains...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT Robert W. Lamb, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

While on a visit to the base, Commandant of the Marine Corps General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr. jumps off a trailer to stress a point about the importance of physical fitness

While on a visit to the base, Commandant of the Marine Corps General (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jones Release Status: Released to Publi... More

GEN. Robert C. Oaks, Commander-in-CHIEF US Air Forces Europe, stresses the importance of the refueling missions supporting the operation. GEN. Oaks is briefed by COL. Joseph Simeone, Tanker Task Force Commander and his staff

GEN. Robert C. Oaks, Commander-in-CHIEF US Air Forces Europe, stresses...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Moron Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Janel Schroeder Release Status: Released to Public ... More

COL. Harold Miiller gives a speech on the importance of the Army's role, during a Flag Day celebration

COL. Harold Miiller gives a speech on the importance of the Army's rol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding Release Status: Released to Public... More

AMC Commander, GEN. Ronald Fogelman, speaks at RODEO 94. He emphasized the importance that these competitions have in this era of change. Also in attendance was Dr. Sheila Widnall, Secretary of the Air Force

AMC Commander, GEN. Ronald Fogelman, speaks at RODEO 94. He emphasized...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

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