Description: Document is titled "Pre-Disaster Plans of Sub-Committee on Clothing." The document explains that the disaster committee is responsible for providing clothing to those in need after the event of a disaster in Pomeroy. The document lists the names of the committee members and provides a list of clothing items available from local merchants in the event of an emergency. The document reads: "Pomeroy Pre-Disaster Plans of Sub-Committee on Clothing: Personnel: Chairman- Mr. Frank B. Will - Manager - New York Clothing Store - 444J Mr. Dor Schaefer - " - Red Anchor Dep't Store - 445 Mr. Gerald Rice - " - Luckoff Shoe Store - 44J Mr. R. L. Jacobs - " - Ben Franklin Store - None Mr. Virgil Campbell - " - Campbell & Crow Clothing - 54J This Committee is responsible for providing clothing for Disaster Sufferers and will be responsible to a very great extent for the distribution of donated clothing that might be given to the Red Cross Chapter during a disaster. Headquarters for Clothing will be the new American Legion Home on West Main Street. This will be used as the central station for clothing; but the Sugar Run School House is also available as well as the Kerrs Run School. An effort will be made upon evacuation of homes to have refugees take sufficient clothing with them to last for several days. The Committee believes that a number of volunteer workers will be called upon to assist the committee in the event much clothing is sent in to make this clothing available for refugees' use. This Committee is unanimous in their belief that only clothing that is usable be sent into the disaster area. Inventories shall be kept on all clothing received and issued. The Red Cross form 200B shall be the record of issuance and control for clothing distribution. The Committee has determined that in the event of Disaster the following will be available from local merchants in the Pomeroy Bend: 1000 Blankets 500 Pairs of boots 500 Suits of underwear 350 Pairs of overalls 150 Raincoats 350 Work shirts 500 Pairs of shoes The sub-committee on Clothing will maintain a co-ordination of the activities of other Disaster Committees on Rescue, Transportation, Shelter, Registration and Information. In the event Disaster occurs, this Committee will immediately meet and try to ascertain the needs for clothing. Frank B. Will, Chairman" View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B08F20_003_1
Subjects: Emergency management; Clothing and dress; Meigs County (Ohio)--History; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Pomeroy (Ohio); Meigs County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph from the Columbus Free Press showing the Harper Valley Mothers Club's Clothing Room at a temporary location on West Third Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, ca. 1975. The Harper Valley Mothers Club was a grassroots community organization connected with the Godman Guild which began around 1970, offering clothing and other resources and services to low-income Columbus families. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B02F09_02
Subjects: Social services--Ohio; Clothing and dress; Community organizations; Families--Ohio; Volunteers
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated to the 1890s, this is an advertisement for G. W. Kumler's store, located at the corner of Main and Market Streets in Basil, Ohio, which is now part of the village of Baltimore, Ohio. The store sold clothing, shoes, dry goods, hardware, and carpets. In addition to operating this general merchandise store for 37 years, George W. Kumler (1845-1916) is credited as being principal of Basil's first independent school from 1871-1875, and serving as township clerk, township treasurer, and district school director. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: OVS1837
Subjects: Advertisements; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business; Clothing and dress; Dress accessories; Shoes
Places: Basil (Ohio); Fairfield County (Ohio)
 

Description: A black-and-white 8 x 10 photographic print of Gabrielle Curmode modeling House of Harold children’s clothing designed by her father, Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F08_002
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: Photograph of members of the Harper Valley Mothers Club from the Columbus Free Press. Its caption reads, "Carol McCabe, Penny Nichols, Violet Reynolds and Chris Kennedy link arms on the site of the now-demolished Harper Valley Mothers Club. Distributed clothing free of charge on the near north side of Columbus until recently." The Harper Valley Mothers Club was a grassroots community organization connected with the Godman Guild which began around 1970, offering clothing and other resources and services to low-income Columbus families. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B02F09_01
Subjects: Social services--Ohio; Clothing and dress; Community organizations; Families--Ohio; Volunteers
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This watercolor shows a man and woman standing outside and holding hands. Each wears elaborate and colorful clothing including fancy hats. The texture of their clothing appears to be created by indentations in the paper. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: H23121
Subjects: Art, American--Ohio; Painting; Couples; Clothing and dress; Hats
 

Description: A black-and-white 8 x 10 photographic print of a model wearing a piece designed by Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode. The model leans against a column in a spotted jumpsuit with matching cape. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F12_001
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: An unknown girl in Quaker costume. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07927
Subjects: Quakers; Children's clothing; Clothing and dress; Dresses
 

Description: A black-and-white 8 x 10 photographic print of Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode working on one of his designs at 1678 Woodland Avenue. Curmode liked to do most of his sewing on the floor as seen in this photograph. He is putting the finishing touches on the hem of a formal coat which was designed to convert from a double-breasted coat to a tuxedo-style. Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F04_002
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: A black-and-white 8 x 10 photographic print of Doris Curmode wearing the fashion designs of her husband, Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode. Several pieces of the outfit are displayed on the floor to show how the design is made up of interchangeable pieces. Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F05_003
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: A black-and-white 8 x 10 photographic print of Gabrielle Curmode, daughter of Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode. Gabrielle poses at the airport in one of her father's designs. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F08_001
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress; Children's clothing
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: Front three-quarter view of red and white cotton pinstripe one-piece suit, ca. 1834. Outfit has a banded waist, puff sleeves and buttoned drop-flap in back, as well as an opening between the legs and hook and eye closure in back. Owned by Phillip Dennis (born ca. 1832), father of Mrs. Ella Dennis. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05039
Subjects: Children's clothing; Cultural Ohio--Popular Culture; Clothing & dress