Records of the Office of War Information. 1926 - 1951. Feature Story Illustrations

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Records of the Office of War Information. 1926 - 1951. Feature Story Illustrations

1942-1946

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This particular series of prints and negatives was created by the Pictures Division to illustrate the master set of feature stories written by the Features Division. The majority of the photographs depict some aspect of American life or American institutions. The purpose of the series was to try to correct misinformation or misunderstanding of the United States existing in specific areas abroad and to stress the unity of the Allied war effort. Many of the photographs illustrate scenes of daily life of "common" people in the U.S., especially ethnic Americans (Chinese-Americans, Italian-Americans, Portuguese-Americans, and others, and how they are helping the war effort. In addition to showing how the "common" people live, the series also details the lives of important political (such as, Presidents Roosevelt and Truman, Harold Ickes, Sam Rayburn, and others) and military (such as, Generals Eisenhower, Marshall, Bradley, Clark, and others.) personalities. The lives of Hollywood stars, Hollywood's support of the war effort, and news of American sports figures are illustrated as well. The series depicts more than scenes on the home front. Military action comprises an important part of the series. In order to present a truthful account of the war, the photographs depict military reverses, such as the fall of Singapore and Corregidor, as well as the successes, such as the battles for Stalingrad, Italy, and the Philippines. Folder 3780 contains color transparencies of important military personalities, and there are some oversized prints scattered throughout the series.

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