Mrs. Malcolm Chandler breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the bow of the SS William Nelson at an Armistice Day launching at the Riverside yard of Walter Butler Shipbuilders. 11/12/1944 Liberty Ship launched at Duluth, MN named for...
United States--Delaware--World War II--6th War Bond Drive
Boeing B-29 Model from employees of duPont Company and Dravo Corporation being accepted by Governor Bacon; Michael Caffrey, Col. Richard Winfield; Harry Gray, Frank McCormick
United States--Delaware--World War II--6th War Loan Drive
American Legion presentation at Dover by Governor Bacon; Legislative Hall; Josiah Boston, Preston McGovern, J. Henry Hazel, Edward Biloon, Mrs. John Fry, Mrs. Earl Sylvester, Helen Emory, Dorothea Sullivan, Harry Gray, George Ayars, Louise...
United States--Delaware--World War II--War Loan Drive
Jaycees take part in Bond Center Link Trainer Contest; Marvin Barrett; Edward First; Jack Robinson; John Kelly; Walter Bishoff; Donald Wolf; Ralph Fillingame; George Paul; Corporal John Moonen of New Castle Army Air Base
United States--Delaware--World War II--Civilian War Efforts--Civilian Defense
Air raid drills held for city children, Walter Biddle, Charles Bartels put the final sand bag on one of the protective 'walls' around Alexis duPont school
United States--Delaware--World War II--Civilian War Efforts--Civilian Defense
Wilmington Defense Cabinet Officials attending ceremony awarding certificates and service ribbons to women volunteers; Governor Bacon; Mayor James; Edwin Koester; Mrs. Clarence Dillon; Andrew Kavanaugh; Frank Mahoney; George Morgan; James Riley;...
