Finding Aid Search Results
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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 War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence between the director of the New York State War Council Office of Physical Fitness, Hiram A. Jones, and schools and public and private organizations involved with the State Physical Fitness Program. The correspondence documents Jones's efforts to direct and administer .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence, field reports, and pamphlet distribution lists held by the director of the Office of Physical Fitness as part of his role to supervise and assist the office's field representatives as they promoted, developed, and assisted the Physical Fitness Program. While much .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
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Series:
A4369
Dates:
1940-1945
Abstract:
This series documents the activities of the War Council's Office of Physical Fitness and the director's administration of its various programs. While some of the records document office routine, most relate to its programs encouraging physical fitness. Materials include correspondence with related agencies .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence, memoranda, press releases, manuscripts, and reports documenting the supervisory role of Francis J. Moench, the deputy director of the Office of Physical Fitness. Working in conjunction with Director Hiram A. Jones, Moench oversaw field representatives and worked .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
Abstract:
This series contains quarterly operating report forms sent to the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) by local war councils detailing their home front activities, programs, and personnel. Information about the Volunteer Office, Division of Civilian War Services, the Block Plan, and Office of Civilian .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Abstract:
This series consists of clippings from various newspapers throughout the state, mostly found in envelopes addressed to Dr. Hiram Jones at the State Education Department and sent from Capital City News Bureau in Albany. The clippings address a range of physical fitness topics. A number of articles cover .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Title:
Series:
A4367
Dates:
1942-1945
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence detailing the supervision and assistance of the State Physical Fitness Program by the Office of Physical Fitness. The bulk of the series consists of correspondence between the deputy director, Francis J. Moench, and school officials involved in the Physical Fitness .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Abstract:
This series is comprised primarily of correspondence between Office of Physical Fitness Director Hiram A. Jones and staff members, or other individuals and organizations, that reveals Jones's actions in directing the daily routines of the office and its programs. Included in the series are: letters .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council
Abstract:
This series consists of printed annual and special reports, handbooks, pamphlets, posters and training materials issued by state and federal agencies involved in the home front effort. The publications provide civilians with information on numerous war related issues, and deal with a wide range of social .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Title:
Series:
A4306
Dates:
1942-1945
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence, pamphlets, and other materials documenting the activities which promoted physical fitness in one region supervised by the Office of Physical Fitness. The records of New York City Regional Supervisor Boris Von Arnold and Ethel T. Kohlberg, Principal Supervisor, Women's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council
Abstract:
This series contains notices sent by Governor Herbert H. Lehman announcing War Council (and its predecessor, the Council of Defense) meetings, accompanied by replies from council members indicating their intended attendance or absence. These meetings were held at the Governor's home in New York City .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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