World War II materials, 1938-1944.

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World War II materials, 1938-1944.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70972787

Miscellaneous items relating to World War II in the Old Berwick, Me., area, including photographs, newspapers, and memorabilia from U.S. Office of Civilian Defense and the local and state civilian defense corps.

300 items.

Old Berwick Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8061867

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United States. Office of Civilian Defense

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The U.S. Office of Civilian Defense was established in May 1941 as the Second World War intensified and the likelihood of direct U.S. involvement in the war increased. It was responsible for the overall coordination of preparations for war-related emergencies, though the preparations themselves were organized and executed by agencies at the state and local level. As part of these efforts, civilian volunteers were recruited to fulfill a number of roles, including that of Air Raid War...