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Empty collapsible tubes: a tin mine for war industry. Squeezed-out metal tubes, donated by patriotic Americans, are sorted in the Newark, New Jersey plant of the Tin Salvage Institute. Tin and lead are separated from containers made of aluminum and other metals. James Butler, age 18, is waiting for
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Credit lineEmpty collapsible tubes: a tin mine for war industry. Squeezed-out metal tubes, donated by patriotic Americans, are sorted in the Newark, New Jersey plant of the Tin Salvage Institute. Tin and lead ar. 1943-01-01. United States. Office Of War Information, Hollem, Howard R.. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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