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Bonomo, Joe, 1901-1978 Protect yourself: a health manual for war workers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09768 Author/Creator: Bonomo, Joe, 1901-1978 Place Written: Deep River, Connecticut Type: Pamphlet Date: 1943 Pagination: 36 p. : Height: 13 cm, Width: 8.4 cm Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "Protect yourself: a health manual for war workers," written by Joe Bonomo dated 1943. Provides advice for women's health who were employed as factory workers during World War II. States that the physical fitness and health of the war worker is vital to the success of America's production program. Topics covered include proper worker's clothing, posture, sleeping positions, and exercise.

Bonomo, Joe, 1901-1978

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