Finding Aid Search Results
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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
2
Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Protection
Title:
Series:
A4385
Dates:
1943-1944
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence and other materials sent to the Office of Civilian Protection's Committee on Awards from local volunteers who nominated individuals for letters of commendation in recognition of actions taken during emergencies. The case files contain letters, memoranda, photographs, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York State War Council. Salvage Division
Title:
Series:
A4351
Dates:
1942-1945
Abstract:
This series documents how the activities of the New York State War Council Salvage Division were directed, coordinated, and informed by the United States War Production Board. The series includes: federal releases describing what materials were to be salvaged, directing the state division on how to .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York State War Council. Salvage Division
Abstract:
This series reveals the activities of the city and county salvage committees and their coordination of local salvage efforts, particularly those concerning periodic waste paper and tin collection drives. Salvage Division correspondence includes letters of program descriptions, letters of support and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York State War Council
Abstract:
This series contains over 300 black-and-white photographs (most 8 x 10) taken to document the activities of, and the individuals who worked for, the New York State War Council. Photographs depict: the Emergency Food Commission; salvage collection; the Physical Fitness Office; U.S. Cadet Nurses; the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York State War Council
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
7
Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of War Training
Title:
Series:
A4373
Dates:
1943-1945
Abstract:
To help conserve resources for the war effort, the War Council required all school bus drivers to be certified in the safe and efficient operation of buses. The Education Department was assigned to this task, while the Office of War Training administered the program. This series contains correspondence, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York State War Council
Title:
Series:
A4301
Dates:
1942-1945
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence, bulletins, newsletters, and posters sent to the War Council's Executive Secretary reporting on activities of agencies involved in war work and local war councils. Many organizations are represented in this series, including: Emergency Food Commission; Nursing Council; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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