Name/Title
WWII draft and identification cards of Charles Martin, c. 1942Entry/Object ID
2021.128.21Description
Acc. No. 21.128.21 A, B, C
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: c. 1942
Object: WWII ID cards
Description: Identity cards, in plastic sleeve. A. US Registration Certificate, Selective Service, D.S.S. Form 2, dated 27 April, 1942; B. Oakland Defense Council, Auxiliary Volunteer Fireman card, C. War Manpower Commission Job Methods Training card. B. and C. are undated.
Sizes (approx.): L 3 3/4" x W 2 1/2"
History of Object: WWII draft registration card, Oakland Civil Defense ID card, and Job training card of Charles William Martin. Re A: from the fourth draft, also referred to as 'Old Man's Registration', conducted on April 27, 1942, for all men age 45-64. The purpose was to collect information on industrial capacity and skills.
Acquired from: Estate of Nancy Martin
Donation Date: 2016
Catalog Date: 12/11/2021