RATIONS.

WWII government rations. Glorious modern typography in depressing times.
During World War II, the United States government instituted mandatory rationing of many items, including fuel, gasoline, food, tires, cars, stoves, and footware. Rationing created a bureaucratic papertrail in various formats, which included coupons, booklets, certificates, and stamps.

via Duke University

W.V. MOUNTAIN MAMA.

Take me home country roads… Despite a harsh history of coal mining Big Coal River Valley is located in a lush temperate zone filled with rich homegrown gardens and deep forests. Ramps, black walnuts, beets, kale, squash, potatoes and molly moochers run wild in Southern West Virginia! I also enjoy the clever automotive and textile [...]

COMMUNAL SPIRITS.

There is a lot to learn from community living of the 1960s and 1970s. One of the largest communes of its day was located in a small town in Western Massachusetts. Brotherhood of the Spirit (renamed Renaissance) was started by Michael Metelica and birthed the band — Spirit of the Flesh.
The most inspiring story is [...]

BANANA BOAT.

The United Fruit Company offer a topical, tropical dinner menu on board the
T.S.S. Toloa at sea — Saturday, September 7th 1935.
via The Wolfsonian – Library Displays