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A propaganda poster emphasizing the importance of factory jobs during World War 1.

Adoption by the General Assembly of a law broadly authorizing the Governor to assist the federal government in the war, requiring public officials to assist the Governor in this regard, and authorizing necessary funds

Connecticut State Council of Defense propaganda poster emphasizing the success of war rallies around the state

Poster addressing the success of Council of Defense War Rallies

Women in uniform posing in front of a Red Cross Division Ambulance

Red Cross ambulance corps. poses in front of Red Cross Motor Division ambulance. Women wore new uniforms for driving in cars and transporting supplies

Several women are standing up outside of a group of shelters on both sides of the path facing toward three people carrying a flag in the direction of the photographer.

Women participated in knitting bees to make socks and other dress for soldiers and refugees. Home of Mrs. T.F. Garvan at 226 Farmington Ave., Hartford

Red Cross Nurse's Uniform Apron WWI, machine stitched with mother of pearl buttons

Red Cross Nurse's Uniform Smock, machine stitched white cotton with mother of pearl buttons