Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display at the J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A female mannequin dressed in a SPARS uniform stands proudly with hands on her hips; neighboring is a recruitment poster featuring a SPAR and Uncle Sam which reads, "U.S. Coast Guard, SPARS, Make a Date with Uncle Sam." Images of SPARS and TARS performing duties are featured throughout the display. Signage flanking the left and right sides features a TAR and SPAR engaged in a performance act, the sign reads, "Clear the Decks for a Grand Stage Show, U.S. Coast Guard Proudly Presents... TARS and SPARS, A Scintillating Musical Review with Victor Mature, and Over 50 Enlisted Men and Women of the U.S. Coast Guard *Fox Theatre* Week Starting Friday, Sept. 15th." Circular signage with eagles affixed at the top reads, (from left to right) "Don't be a Spare... be a SPAR, Apply 531 Lafayette Building, Shelby and Lafayette Streets; SPARS Release a Fighting Coastguardsman for Combat; Train at the Palm Beach Biltmore, Wear Clothes Designed by Mainbocher; SPARS Qualifications: Age - 20-36, Education - Two years high school or business school, Citizenship - Must be natural born or naturalized, Physical - At least 59 inches, 95 pounds, Mental - Must pass aptitude test." The date, photographic sequence number, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "9-19-44; 19032-6x; Davis B. Hillmer."