Class of children and a few adults standing and sitting in front of Nolde Brothers Bakery.
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Richmond’s Nolde Brothers Bakery: Defending Tradition and Reputation Against Anti-German Sentiment During WWII

In 1940, Nolde Bros. Bakery, a family-owned business in Richmond since 1882, defended itself against accusations of Nazi sympathies and rumors that it was poisoning its products. These charges surfaced as anti-German sentiment grew across the country during World War II.

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Camp Lee Supply Letter to Enlisted Men, 1941

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Women at Work during WWII

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Long red evening gown with one shoulder strap. The silk-life material is gathered across the front of the dress and connected at the shoulder.
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Richmond Fashion Designer had an Unlikely Start

Sara Shelburne's journey from a political science student in Richmond to an internationally recognized fashion designer is a story of unexpected success.

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