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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Remember Pearl Harbor Matchbook
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Remember Pearl Harbor Matchbook

Artifact IDMO 2016.5.15
Object Type Matchbook
Maker (American, 1905 - 1982)
Dateca. 1941
Mediumcardstock
Dimensionsoverall (closed) H 2 in x W 1 1/2 in x D 3/8 in (51 cm x 38 cm x 1 cm )
overall (open) H 4 3/8 in x W 1 1/2 in (111 cm x 38 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn empty matchbook with no remaining matches. The cover has a red and blue illustration of planes bombing naval ships with the caption and message below: Remember / PEARL HARBOR / Sell your IRON, STEEL, / METALS, RUBBER. On the back cover is printed contact information: W. O.W. / R. S. CARTLEDGE / Representative / 314 Masonic Bldg. / Phone / Res.: BEL. 1366 / Office: DEX. 421. A fold-over end flap has the striker along with the manufacturer's information: MARVIN D. EVANS CO. FT. WORTH, TEX.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Steven M. Lomazow
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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