Civil defense -- Georgia
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Civil Defense Kits
Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: UA-22-22
Scope and Contents
During the Cold War fear of war prompted the US government to encourage its citizens to build fallout shelters to help protect them from the effects of possible nuclear attacks. These materials which originated from the Office of Civil Defense, were intended to be used in the event of an emergency that required evacuation to the fallout shelters. The materials were meant to support a short stay only, though they provided everything from food and water rations to sanitation kits. For a more...
Dates:
1960's
Cold War Materials
Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-70
Scope and Contents
During the Cold War fear of war prompted the US government to encourage its citizens to build fallout shelters to help protect them from the effects of possible nuclear attacks. These materials which originated from the Office of Civil Defense, were intended to be used in the event of an emergency that required evacuation to the fallout shelters. The materials were meant to support a short stay only, though they provided everything from food and water rations to sanitation kits.
Dates:
1950's