1942 antique WWII BOND DAY lynn ma GOV LEVERETT SALTONSTALL lucky ticket PHOTO
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DESCRIPTION
Original September 25, 1942 WWII-era photograph documenting a War Bond promotional event in Lynn, Massachusetts, featuring Massachusetts Governor Leverett Saltonstall.
Handwritten period identification on the reverse reads in part:
“September 25th 1942. Lynn Item Bond Day. Gov. Saltonstall drawing lucky ticket for free War Bond.”
The image captures the governor participating in the drawing, surrounded by officials and multiple period microphones. A large drawing drum/container is being handled at center. This is a particularly nice piece of World War II home-front / War Bond campaign history, showing the public promotional efforts used to encourage civilian participation in financing the war.
The photograph has extensive blue applied coloring/retouching or editorial markings across portions of the image, suggesting possible newspaper, publicity, or reproduction use.
Measures approximately 5 x 7 inches.
Condition shows age and use, including surface wear, creasing, marks/retouching, and a noticeable small tear/notch at the upper edge. Handwritten identification remains on the reverse. Please see photographs for exact condition.
Subject matter / keywords: WWII, World War II, home front, War Bonds, Massachusetts politics, Lynn MA, Leverett Saltonstall, governor, political history, wartime fundraising, lucky ticket drawing, microphones, press photography.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
CONDITION: See listing description and photos.
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LOC2: PAPERBOX39-TMKTK-F260828BDS250G
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