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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Protection
Abstract:
This series contains copies of correspondence between the Office of Civilian Protection's (OCP) deputy directors and individuals and organizations involved in civil defense work. The copies were sent to the OCP's director to keep him informed of activities and programs..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Protection
Abstract:
This series documents the Director of the Office of Civilian Protection's work in coordinating defense preparations. Contained in the series are correspondence, pamphlets, and posters sent between the director and local, state, and federal organizations involved in civil defense. Topics covered by the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Protection
Title:
Series:
A4308
Dates:
1941-1945
Abstract:
The Office of Civilian Protection divided the state into three districts: Eastern District; Western District; and Metropolitan New York City and Long Island. The deputy directors of each district acted as supervisors and liaisons between the federal and state directors of civil defense activities and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council
Title:
Series:
A4310
Dates:
1941-1942
Abstract:
This series contains letters and other enclosures sent out by the New York State Council of Defense that reflect those issues that Governor Herbert H. Lehman or Lieutenant Governor Charles Poletti, the State Defense Coordinator, emphasized to the members of the State Council and local defense councils. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
Abstract:
This series contains 11-page report forms completed by field directors (also called field representatives) for each local war council detailing their personnel, organization, and operations. Filed only once, these forms were used by the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) to examine local councils .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
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Series:
A4332
Dates:
1941-1945
Abstract:
This series contains address lists of persons involved in war work. The lists were used by the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) to mail information about OCM programs and activities to pertinent organizations. Separate lists for each of the following are found: State War Council agency directors; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
Title:
Series:
A4334
Dates:
1941-1945
Abstract:
This series contains letters sent from the United States Office of Civilian Defense to the New York State Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) to establish volunteer activities and to ensure that programs were administered in accordance with federal mandates. The letters discuss: anti-sabotage activities; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
Abstract:
This series contains memoranda outlining the Office of Civilian Mobilization's (OCM) organization and the execution of its duty to coordinate volunteers involved in home front activities. The memoranda are directed to local war councils and the State War Council. Those sent to the local organizations .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Protection
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Series:
A4387
Dates:
1942-1944
Abstract:
This series contains carbon copies of monthly report forms compiled by the state and local war councils. The state and local report forms are both entitled "Civilian Defense Report," and include volunteer participation information and statistics. The forms were sent to the Office of Civilian Protection, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Food Supply Commission
Abstract:
The clippings and correspondence in this scrapbook relate broadly to statewide operations of the Food Commission. The commission oversaw state policy relating to production, supply, and distribution control of food, ensuring that there were adequate supplies at reasonable and preventing speculation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council
Abstract:
This series contains agendas and minutes from meetings held as part of the War Council's effort to coordinate statewide home front activities, and to organize the state in a time of crisis. Chaired by the Governor, and consisting of prominent business, community, and legislative leaders, the council .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
Abstract:
The correspondence in this series relates to operational plans of the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) and its subordinate divisions: Section of Citizen Morale, Section of Civilian War Services, and Volunteer Office. Most of the correspondence details discussions between the director and other .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
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Series:
A4328
Dates:
1941-1945
Abstract:
This series contains report forms completed by field directors for each local war council detailing their personnel, organization, and operations. The forms were used by the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) to assess local councils and ensure they operated according to the State War Council's standards. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
Abstract:
This series contains memoranda directing, promoting, and explaining the Office of Civilian Mobilization's (OCM) home front activities to local war councils. The OCM would provide suggestions on organization of events, publicity, and activities, such as: "I Am An American Day"; Block Plan; civil defense; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
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Series:
A4339
Dates:
1941-1944
Abstract:
This series contains materials documenting the meetings of the Office of Civilian Mobilization wherein its organization and responsibilities were determined. Early meetings held in conjunction with other War Council agencies determined areas of program responsibility between the various organizations; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
Abstract:
This series contains lists of local war council chairs and officers involved in home front activities related to the Office of Civilian Mobilization. The lists were used by the office to send information to the councils and officers..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
Abstract:
This series contains index cards recording information about local war councils, and the agencies assisting them with local home front programs. The cards served as a central reference file for quick reference on program status and local program needs. Some cards list local war council officers and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Council of Defense
Title:
Series:
A4345
Dates:
1940-1941
Abstract:
the secretary of the Council of Defense (predecessor to the New York State War Council), or the Lieutenant Governor and State Defense Coordinator. Correspondence from the local councils usually notified the State Council of Defense of local office of appointments or requested information on policies. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council
Title:
Series:
A4360
Dates:
1941-1942
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence, telegrams, reports, and various charts exchanged between the Lieutenant Governor, as State War Plan Coordinator; , local and federal War Council agencies; and private organizations and individuals involved in the war effort. Topics and agencies documented include: .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council
Title:
Series:
A4346
Dates:
1941-1945
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence, bulletins, posters, orders to subordinate agencies and local war councils, reports on war programs, draft legislation, and official releases relating to coordination of War Council activities with local, state, and federal agencies..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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