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Washington, D.C. Portrait of Ann Rosener, United States OWI (Office of War Information) photographer

Washington, D.C. Portrait of Ann Rosener, United States OWI (Office of...

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Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information (OWI)

Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information (OWI)

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

Poster. To all who use libraries. Poster distributed by Office of War Information to libraries. The original is 14 12 inches x 20 inches and is printed in black and white. Copies may be obtained from Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C

Poster. To all who use libraries. Poster distributed by Office of War ...

Actual size of negative is B (approximately 5 x 7 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Office of War Information poster. Poster distributed by the OWI to taxi cabs, streetcars, restaurants, taverns, public buildings, etc. The original is in three sizes: seven inches by ten inches, fourteen inches by twenty inches, twenty-eight inches by forty inches, and is printed in blue and black on white. Copies may be obtained from the Office of War Information, 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C.

Office of War Information poster. Poster distributed by the OWI to tax...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

War production drive streamer. Streamer displayed in war plants by the War Production Board (WPB). The original is 10 feet, 2 inches wide and 16 3/4 inches high and is painted in red and blue. Copies may be obtained from the Distribution Section, Office of War Information (OWI), Washington, D.C.

War production drive streamer. Streamer displayed in war plants by the...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information (OWI)

Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information (OWI)

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Every minute counts. A three-color (red, white and blue) poster designed and produced by the Division of Information, Office of War Information (OWI), for display in war plants throughout the nation

Every minute counts. A three-color (red, white and blue) poster design...

Actual size of negative is B (approximately 5 x 7 inches). Negative has a tape mask. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division.... More

Poster distributed by Office of War Information (OWI) to Office of Civilian Defense councils. The original is 22 inches x 28 inches and is printed in red and yellow on white. Copies may be obtained from the Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, Washington, D.C

Poster distributed by Office of War Information (OWI) to Office of Civ...

Actual size of negative is B (approximately 5 x 7 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Office of War Information poster. Poster distributed by the OWI to taxi cabs, streetcars, restaurants, taverns, public buildings, etc. The original is in three sizes: seven inches by ten inches, fourteen inches by twenty inches, twenty-eight inches by forty inches and is printed in red and black on white. Copies may be obtained from Office of War Information, 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C.

Office of War Information poster. Poster distributed by the OWI to tax...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poster. A careless word...a needless sinking. Poster distributed by the Office of War Information to hotels, schools, war plants, libraries, terminals, recreational halls, office buildings. The original comes in three sizes: 40 inches x 56 inches, 28 inches x 40 inches, and 22 inches x 28 inches and is printed in full color against a dark background. Copies may be obtained from the Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Poster. A careless word...a needless sinking. Poster distributed by th...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Books Are Weapons." Poster produced by the Office of War Information (OWI) for distribution to libraries and book stores. The original is twenty inches by twenty-eight inches and is printed in black and red on white. Copies are available from the Division of Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C

"Books Are Weapons." Poster produced by the Office of War Information ...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

War Production Board (WPB) safety poster. Safety poster produced by the WPB for distribution to war plants. The original poster is available in two sizes: 28 1/2 x 40 inches and 28 1/2 x 20 inches. Of the larger size, 50,000 have been printed. Of the smaller size, 175,000. Colors are black and red. Requests should be sent to the Distribution Section, Office of War Information (OWI), Washington, D.C.

War Production Board (WPB) safety poster. Safety poster produced by th...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilian defense poster. There's a place for every American in the Civilian Defense program as proclaimed in the striking poster above, designed by Charles Tudor, and issued today in two colors by the Office of War Information (OWI). The poster emphasizes the basic emblem of the Office of Civilian Defense. It is printed in red and blue, and is being distributed by state and local defense councils throughout the nation. Poster designed by Charles Tudor, distributed by the Office of Civilian Defense. It is printed in red and blue on white. Copies may be obtained from state and local councils

Civilian defense poster. There's a place for every American in the Civ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Poster: What Nazis think of German-Americans. Poster distributed by the OWI to German-American clubs. The original is 22 inches x 28 inches and is printed in black and white on red. Copies are obtainable from Division of Public Inquiry, Office of War Information, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Poster: What Nazis think of German-Americans. Poster distributed by th...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

War production drive streamer. Streamer displayed in war plants by the War Production Board (WPB). The original is 10 feet, 2 inches wide and 16 34 inches high and is painted in red and blue. Copies may be obtained from the Distribution Section, Office of War Information (OWI), Washington, D.C

War production drive streamer. Streamer displayed in war plants by the...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Negative has a tape mask. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division.... More

American military delegation calling on Haile Selassie. In conference with the American delegation. Left to right: F. N. Plangin, Office of War Information (OWI); Lieutenant Colonel Robert M. Baughey; Colonel Edwin Clark; His Majesty, Haile Sellassie, Emperor of Ethiopia; Taffarra Worq (standing), and George Strompl. These picture are the first to be taken for publication since His Majesty's return to become a fighting member of the United Nations

American military delegation calling on Haile Selassie. In conference ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a group of people, United States politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Poster: What Nazis think of German-Americans. Poster distributed by the OWI to German-American clubs. The original is 22 inches x 28 inches and is printed in black and white on red. Copies are obtainable from Division of Public Inquiry, Office of War Information, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C

Poster: What Nazis think of German-Americans. Poster distributed by th...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information (OWI)

Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information (OWI)

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

War Manpower Commission poster. Poster distributed by the WMC to war plants, labor organizations, churches, libraries, high schools and colleges. The original is 28 1/2 inches by 40 inches and is printed in red, white and blue, on black and white. It was designed from a photograph by Howard Liberman, staff photographer, Office of War Information. Copies may be obtained from the Office of War Information (OWI), Bureau of Public Inquiries, 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C.

War Manpower Commission poster. Poster distributed by the WMC to war p...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Americans will always fight for liberty. Poster distributed by Office of War Information to hotels, schools, war plants, libraries, terminals, recreational halls, office buildings. The original comes in three sizes: 40 inches x 56 inches, 28 inches x 40 inches and 22 inches x 26 inches and is printed in full color against a dark background. Copies may be obtained from Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Americans will always fight for liberty. Poster distributed by Office ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Americans will always fight for liberty. Poster distributed by Office of War Information to hotels, schools, war plants, libraries, terminals, recreational halls, office buildings. The original comes in three sizes: 40 inches x 56 inches, 28 inches x 40 inches and 22 inches x 26 inches and is printed in full color against a dark background. Copies may be obtained from Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C

Americans will always fight for liberty. Poster distributed by Office ...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

War Production Board poster. Poster produced by the WPB for distribution to shipyards. The original is 28 12 inches by 40 inches and is printed in full color. It was designed by the Office of War Information (OWI) from a painting by C.C. Beall. Copies may be obtained from Central Distribution Service, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), 1516 14th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C

War Production Board poster. Poster produced by the WPB for distributi...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Poster designed by Steven Dohahos, well-known magazine illustrator, for the War Production Board (WPB). The orginal is 29 12 x 40 inches and is in four colors -- brown, yellow, red and black. 50,000 copies of this poster have been printed for distribution in war plants. Requests should be sent to Distribution Section, Office of War Information (OWI), Washington, D.C

Poster designed by Steven Dohahos, well-known magazine illustrator, fo...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Lend-lease share of 1942 food supply. A graphic chart issued by the Office of War Information (OWI) showing the percentages of domestic supply of principal foods absorbed by lend-lease shipments

Lend-lease share of 1942 food supply. A graphic chart issued by the Of...

Poster. A careless word...another cross. Poster distributed by Office of War Information (OWI) to bowling alleys, shipyards, billiard halls, post offices, theatres, war plants, libraries, hotels. The original comes in two sizes: 28" x 40" and 22" x 28", and is printed in white against a brown-green background. Copies are obtainable from Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C

Poster. A careless word...another cross. Poster distributed by Office ...

Actual size of negative is B (approximately 5 x 7 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history for image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Inform... More

Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information (OWI)

Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information (OWI)

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

War Production Board poster. Poster distributed by the WPB to war plants. The original is 28 12 inches by 40 inches and is printed in black and yellow. It was reproduced from a photograph by Alfred T. Palmer, Office of War Information (OWI) staff photographer. Copies may be obtained from War Production Drive Headquarters, War Production Board, Washington, D.C

War Production Board poster. Poster distributed by the WPB to war plan...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Office of War Information poster. Poster distributed by the OWI at public buildings, streetcars, theatres, movie houses, etc. The original comes in several sizes: forty inches by fifty-six inches, twenty-eight inches by forty inches, twenty-two inches by twenty-eight inches, and seven inches by eleven inches and is printed in multi-colors. The poster was drawn by artist David Stone Martin. Copies may be obtained from Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Office of War Information poster. Poster distributed by the OWI at pub...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Books Are Weapons." Poster produced by the Office of War Information (OWI) for distribution to libraries and book stores. The original is twenty inches by twenty-eight inches and is printed in black and red on white. Copies are available from the Division of Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C.

"Books Are Weapons." Poster produced by the Office of War Information ...

Public domain illustrated book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Every minute counts. A three-color (red, white and blue) poster designed and produced by the Division of Information, Office of War Information (OWI), for display in war plants throughout the nation

Every minute counts. A three-color (red, white and blue) poster design...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Poster. A careless word...a needles loss. Poster distributed by the Office of War Information to bars and taverns, bowling alleys, bus terminals, libraries, theatres. The original comes in three sizes: 22 inches x 28 inches, 28 inches x 40 inches, 21 78 inches x 23 78 inches, and is printed in full color. Copies are obtainable from Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C

Poster. A careless word...a needles loss. Poster distributed by the Of...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information (OWI)

Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information (OWI)

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

War Manpower Commission poster. Poster distributed by the WMC to war plants, labor organizations, churches, libraries, high schools and colleges. The original is 28 12 inches by 40 inches and is printed in red, white and blue, on black and white. It was designed from a photograph by Howard Liberman, staff photographer, Office of War Information. Copies may be obtained from the Office of War Information (OWI), Bureau of Public Inquiries, 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C

War Manpower Commission poster. Poster distributed by the WMC to war p...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

War Production Board poster. Poster produced by the WPB for distribution to shipyards. The original is 28 1/2 inches by 40 inches and is printed in full color. It was designed by the Office of War Information (OWI) from a painting by C.C. Beall. Copies may be obtained from Central Distribution Service, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), 1516 14th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C.

War Production Board poster. Poster produced by the WPB for distributi...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plant a victory garden. Poster distributed by the Office of War Information to libraries, museums post offices. The original is 22 inches and is printed in full color. The poster was designed by Robert Gwathmey, mural artist. Copies are obtainable from Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C

Plant a victory garden. Poster distributed by the Office of War Inform...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information (OWI)

Elmer Davis, Director, Office of War Information (OWI)

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Poster distributed by Office of War Information to labor organizations, racial and religious organizations, libraries. The original is 28 inches x 20 inches and is printed in black and white. Copies are obtainable from Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Poster distributed by Office of War Information to labor organizations...

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

Poster. A careless word...a needles loss. Poster distributed by the Office of War Information to bars and taverns, bowling alleys, bus terminals, libraries, theatres. The original comes in three sizes: 22 inches x 28 inches, 28 inches x 40 inches, 21 7/8 inches x 23 7/8 inches, and is printed in full color. Copies are obtainable from Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Poster. A careless word...a needles loss. Poster distributed by the Of...

Public domain photograph of decorated book cover, binding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poster distributed by Office of War Information to libraries, theatres, office buildings, post offices, terminals, bowling alleys, bars and taverns. The original comes in two sizes: 28 inches x 40 inches and 22 inches x 28 inches, and is printed in red, white, and blue. Copies are obtainable from Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Poster distributed by Office of War Information to libraries, theatres...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lend-lease share of 1942 food supply. A graphic chart issued by the Office of War Information (OWI) showing the percentages of domestic supply of principal foods absorbed by lend-lease shipments

Lend-lease share of 1942 food supply. A graphic chart issued by the Of...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Poster designed by Steven Dohahos, well-known magazine illustrator, for the War Production Board (WPB). The orginal is 29 1/2 x 40 inches and is in four colors -- brown, yellow, red and black. 50,000 copies of this poster have been printed for distribution in war plants. Requests should be sent to Distribution Section, Office of War Information (OWI), Washington, D.C.

Poster designed by Steven Dohahos, well-known magazine illustrator, fo...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

War Production Board poster. Poster distributed by the WPB to war plants. The original is 28 1/2 inches by 40 inches and is printed in black and yellow. It was reproduced from a photograph by Alfred T. Palmer, Office of War Information (OWI) staff photographer. Copies may be obtained from War Production Drive Headquarters, War Production Board, Washington, D.C.

War Production Board poster. Poster distributed by the WPB to war plan...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poster. A careless word...another cross. Poster distributed by Office of War Information (OWI) to bowling alleys, shipyards, billiard halls, post offices, theatres, war plants, libraries, hotels. The original comes in two sizes: 28" x 40" and 22" x 28", and is printed in white against a brown-green background. Copies are obtainable from Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Poster. A careless word...another cross. Poster distributed by Office ...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plant a victory garden. Poster distributed by the Office of War Information to libraries, museums post offices. The original is 22 inches and is printed in full color. The poster was designed by Robert Gwathmey, mural artist. Copies are obtainable from Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Plant a victory garden. Poster distributed by the Office of War Inform...

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

Poster. To all who use libraries. Poster distributed by Office of War Information to libraries. The original is 14 1/2 inches x 20 inches and is printed in black and white. Copies may be obtained from Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Poster. To all who use libraries. Poster distributed by Office of War ...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Film developing room

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Individual printing room, showing a Leitz miniature enlarger

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Chemical mixing room, showing supplies, scales, etc

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Enlarging room showing a Saltzman enlarger on the right, a Leitz 35mm enlarger (center), and a mural enlarger in the background

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The four freedoms. The panel is part of an exhibit prepared for the Office of War Information by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. The actual size of the panel is 15 x 30 feet. Another montage of the same size, The Arsenal of Democracy, comprises a companion piece to "The Four Freedoms" panel and completes the exhibit. This exhibit will be shown by the OWI in scores of cities throughout the country

The four freedoms. The panel is part of an exhibit prepared for the Of...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A poster comes to life. Searching for just the right faces to use for a war poster, an Office of War Information (OWI) artist selects three photographs, one of a soldier, a sailor and a welder, and gets to work on the first rough layout of "Men Working Together." Allegheny-Ludlum Steel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A poster comes to life. Searching for just the right faces to use for ...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

The four freedoms. The panel is part of an exhibit prepared for the Office of War Information by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. The actual size of the panel is 15 x 30 feet. Another montage of the same size, The Arsenal of Democracy, comprises a companion piece to "The Four Freedoms" panel and completes the exhibit. This exhibit will be shown by the OWI in scores of cities throughout the country

The four freedoms. The panel is part of an exhibit prepared for the Of...

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Emby 35mm printer for contact prints and enlargements

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration)--later U.S. OWI (Office of War Information) photograph laboratory in the auditor's building, Washington, D.C. Enlarging and contact room, showing, an Eastman auto-focus enlarger (5x7) on the left and an 8 x 10 professional ocontact printer on the right

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration)--later U.S. OWI (Office of War...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Combination stand for horizontal mural enlarger, shown without lamp house, and Leitz 35mm enlarger for extreme vertical projection. Photo murals as large as twenty-five feet square have been made with this horizontal enlarger

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Film developing room

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Combination stand for horizontal mural enlarger, shown without lamp house, and Leitz 35mm enlarger for extreme vertical projection. Photo murals as large as twenty-five feet square have been made with this horizontal enlarger

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Enlarging room, showing, a Saltzman 8x10 enlarger on the left, and a Leitz 35mm enlarger on the right

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Enlarging room, showing, a Saltzman 8x10 enlarger on the left, and a Leitz 35mm enlarger on the right

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Drying room with water conditioner control system

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory, in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Combination stand for copying camera, horizontal mural enlarger, and Leitz 35mm enlarger for extreme vertical projection. Photo murals as large as twenty-five feet square have been made with this horizontal enlarger

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Emby 35mm printer for contact prints and enlargements

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Individual printing room, showing a Leitz miniature enlarger

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A black and white photo of a man sitting in a jeep. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man sitting in a jeep. Office of War Info...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Divisi... More

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Enlarging room, showing a Leitz miniature enlarger and developing sinks

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Developing trays and wash tanks in the mural printing room

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Drying room with water conditioner control system

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The four freedoms. The panel is part of an exhibit prepared for the Office of War Information by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. The actual size of the panel is 15 x 30 feet. Another montage of the same size, The Arsenal of Democracy, comprises a companion piece to "The Four Freedoms" panel and completes the exhibit. This exhibit will be shown by the OWI in scores of cities throughout the country

The four freedoms. The panel is part of an exhibit prepared for the Of...

Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Enlarging room showing a Saltzman enlarger on the right, a Leitz 35mm enlarger (center), and a mural enlarger in the background

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory, in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Combination stand for copying camera, horizontal mural enlarger, and Leitz 35mm enlarger for extreme vertical projection. Photo murals as large as twenty-five feet square have been made with this horizontal enlarger

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Chemical mixing room, showing supplies, scales, etc.

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The four freedoms. The panel is part of an exhibit prepared for the Office of War Information by Jean Carlu, eminent poster artist. The actual size of the panel is 15 x 30 feet. Another montage of the same size, The Arsenal of Democracy, comprises a companion piece to "The Four Freedoms" panel and completes the exhibit. This exhibit will be shown by the OWI in scores of cities throughout the country

The four freedoms. The panel is part of an exhibit prepared for the Of...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Information, photograph laboratory in the Auditor's Building. Washington, D.C. Mural printing room, showing from left to right, a mural enlarger, a Leitz, and a Saltzman enlarger

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration), later U.S. Office of War Info...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A poster comes to life. Searching for just the right faces to use for a war poster, an Office of War Information (OWI) artist selects three photographs, one of a soldier, a sailor and a welder, and gets to work on the first rough layout of "Men Working Together." Allegheny-Ludlum Steel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A poster comes to life. Searching for just the right faces to use for ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration)--later U.S. OWI (Office of War Information) photograph laboratory in the auditor's building, Washington, D.C. Enlarging and contact room, showing, an Eastman auto-focus enlarger (5x7) on the left and an 8 x 10 professional ocontact printer on the right

U.S. FSA (Farm Security Administration)--later U.S. OWI (Office of War...

Original negative missing. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA... More

A black and white photo of a woman sitting on a couch. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a woman sitting on a couch. Office of War I...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

A black and white photo of a group of men in suits. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a group of men in suits. Office of War Info...

Title and other information from print in lot. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production Board (WPB) to war plants, restaurants, hotels, American Legion posts. The original is 14 1/4 inches by 20 inches and is printed in red, yellow, black, blue, and green on white. Copies be obtained from Bureau of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information (OWI), 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production ...

Public domain photograph related to American Legion, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sketch from "The Unconquered People." One of the illustrations from "The Unconquered People," a twelve page pamphlet published by the Office of War Information (OWI), Washington, D.C., describing the resistance to Hitler on the part of the people of the occupied countries of Europe

Sketch from "The Unconquered People." One of the illustrations from "T...

Actual size of negative is B (approximately 5 x 7 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A black and white photo of a man and a woman. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man and a woman. Office of War Informatio...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A group of people standing in front of a building. Office of War Information Photograph

A group of people standing in front of a building. Office of War Infor...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A man sitting at a table reading a book. Office of War Information Photograph

A man sitting at a table reading a book. Office of War Information Pho...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. Maritime Commission poster. Poster distributed by the U.S. Maritime Commission to U.S. employment offices, hotels, taverns, post offices, labor unions, etc. The original comes in two sizes: 28 1/2 inches by 40 inches, and 14 1/4 inches by 20 inches, and is printed in red, blue, and black on white. Copies may be obtained from Bureau of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information (OWI), 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

U.S. Maritime Commission poster. Poster distributed by the U.S. Mariti...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poster. "If You Talk Too Much." Poster produced by the Office of War Information (OWI) for distribution to naval districts, airlines, bus depots and railroad stations. The original is 14 12 inches by 20 inches and is from a Kodachrome photograph by Sarra. Copies may be obtained from the Bureau of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D.C

Poster. "If You Talk Too Much." Poster produced by the Office of War I...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A black and white photo of a woman sitting at a desk. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a woman sitting at a desk. Office of War In...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A black and white photo of a woman in a kitchen. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a woman in a kitchen. Office of War Informa...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Sketch from "The Unconquered People." One of the illustrations from "The Unconquered People," a twelve page pamphlet published by the Office of War Information (OWI), Washington, D.C., describing the resistance to Hitler on the part of the people of the occupied countries of Europe

Sketch from "The Unconquered People." One of the illustrations from "T...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A black and white photo of a man and a woman. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man and a woman. Office of War Informatio...

Public domain photograph - United States during World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, D.C. International student assembly. R. Klimen of the Office of War Information; Sub Lieutenant Richard Miles, of Great Britain; Diana Mowrer, a U.S. delegate, a student at Wellesley College; Abd El Hamid Zaki, a delegate from Egypt

Washington, D.C. International student assembly. R. Klimen of the Offi...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A group of people sitting around a table. Office of War Information Photograph

A group of people sitting around a table. Office of War Information Ph...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

OWI (Office of War Information) exhibits at American University

OWI (Office of War Information) exhibits at American University

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from print in lot and lot catalog card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Divisi... More

A black and white photo of two men and a woman. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of two men and a woman. Office of War Informat...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A group of men sitting around each other. Office of War Information Photograph

A group of men sitting around each other. Office of War Information Ph...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Sketch from "The Unconquered People." One of the illustrations from "The Unconquered People," a twelve page pamphlet published by the Office of War Information (OWI), Washington, D.C., describing the resistance to Hitler on the part of the people of the occupied countries of Europe

Sketch from "The Unconquered People." One of the illustrations from "T...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A black and white photo of a group of men. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a group of men. Office of War Information P...

Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from print in lot and lot catalog card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Divisi... More

Elmer Davis, Director of the Office of War Information (OWI), presiding at his first press meeting on Friday, July 10th, 1942

Elmer Davis, Director of the Office of War Information (OWI), presidin...

Actual size of negative is B (approximately 5 x 7 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A man and a woman sitting at a table. Office of War Information Photograph

A man and a woman sitting at a table. Office of War Information Photog...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production Board (WPB) to war plants, restaurants, hotels, American Legion posts. The original is 14 14 inches by 20 inches and is printed in red, yellow, black, blue, and green on white. Copies be obtained from Bureau of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information (OWI), 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C

War production drive poster. Poster distributed by the War Production ...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie. Office of War Info...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Washington, D.C. Interior of the Union Station with an OWI (Office of War Information) banner in the background

Washington, D.C. Interior of the Union Station with an OWI (Office of ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

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