Research

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Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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Abstract:  

In conjunction with, and under the auspices of, the War Council, the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene assisted with various wartime mental health-related tasks during World War II; primarily, it conducted psychological screening of recruits for the Selective Service. This series contains .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a book of summarizing statistics on the recruitment of troops for the New York State draft. For each county, statistics are given for population and quota (as a percentage of population and fixed at 5 per cent). Statistics are provided for each town: population, quota for 120,000 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series contains correspondence from New York citizens to the Governor requesting assistance with war-related concerns, including draft board issues and problems; requests for exemptions from rationing; matters relating to home front activities such as civil defense; and family military concerns. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series contains correspondence between the governor's office. and various agencies and organizations involved in the coordination of work during the Second World War. The correspondence largely addresses the initial set-up and administration of New York State War Council activities. Topics include: .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives