Under the threat of nuclear war in the 1950s and 60s, Americans prepared for what life might be like if they survived an attack. The dosimeter is a pen-size scientific instrument with an eyepiece you look into at the top of the dosimeter and a charging contact at the bottom. Inside the device is a microscopic scale with a hairline indicator. This shows the amount of radiation absorbed by the device since the last time it was reset to zero. The dosimeter is reset by charging it with electricity using with a dosimeter charger.

Titled the 'SK IV Sanitation Kit,' this emergency survival supply kit was furnished to American citizens by the U.S. Office of Civil Defense and the Department of Defense in 1963. Shown are some of its contents: toilet seat, toilet paper, liner, and plastic gloves. Other items that were originally in the kit are listed on the front of the barrel.

This children's book tells the story of young Keith and his big sable and white collie, Pepper. When the Army puts out a call for big brave dogs, Keith knows in his heart that his dog Pepper is what the Army needs. Pepper goes for training and ends up on the front lines during WWII.

These dog training collars are made of strong ended steel rings that apply pressure on the dog's throat if it pulls against its handler. The collar immediately loosens when the dog stops pulling. During World War II's K9 Corps, some of them had a solid ring that was stamped 'U.S. WAR DOG.'

This children's book tells the story of an injured collie returning home to his family after his tour of duty during WWII. The first half of the story deals with the dog's trip home and his rehabilitation, and the last part is how he once again becomes part of a family. Illustrated By Diana Thorne and A.G. Peck. Sequel to Private Pepper of Dogs for Defense.

This modern-day aggression sleeve is made from jute with a reinforced in inner liner. It will protect the trainer's arm from the dog’s teeth as it is being trained to attack. Trainers often wear an entire protective training suit.

This booklet was originally created by the United States Employment Service of the War Manpower Commission. Date penciled on bottom of back cover is 2/6/47; possibly the day it was accessioned into the National Archives, Records of War Manpower Commission, Record Group 211. Its purpose was to explain to women why the government wants and needs them to work outside of the home and how it might affect their family.

This Westinghouse Baltimore Employee Badge measures 1.5 inches wide, and is missing its back pin. Badge is original. Photo is replica.

This is a photograph of a working mother dropping her kids off at the Maritime Childcare Center, Kaiser shipyards. Nicknamed 'Rosie the Riveters,' an estimated seven million women on the American home front joined the labor force at war production factories while the men were away fighting World War II. Therefore, the need for childcare became a necessity and an issue for both employee and employers.

This wooden bilbo catcher, also called cup-and-ball, is a traditional child’s toy that was especially popular for children at the turn of the 20th century. It is a wooden cup with a handle, and a small ball attached to the cup by a string. The child holds onto the stick handle and swings the ball with goal of catching the ball in the cup.