Research

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New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness

 

 

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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 .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

2

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New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization

 

 

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This series contains Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) correspondence relating to the organization and coordination of community services by local war councils and volunteer agencies. The OCM also encouraged local agencies supported recreation activities to the prevent juvenile delinquency and maintaining .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

3

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New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization

 

 

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This series contains correspondence and publications created during cooperative efforts between the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) and state agencies and other organizations in order to facilitate exchange of information and coordination of programs. The OCM was responsible for coordinating volunteer .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

4

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New York State War Council

 

 

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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 .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

5

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New York State War Council. Farm Manpower Service

 

 

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This series documents the activities of federal, state, and local agencies and organizations implementing the Farm Labor Program, which the Farm Manpower Service served to coordinate. It includes draft and final legislation regarding the program, as well as mission statements, meeting minutes, and annual .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

6

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New York (State). Nursing Council for War Service

 

 

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This series contains five black-and-white, 16mm films produced by the Department of Health singly or in conjunction with the New York State War Council. These films explain the programs of the Health Department or War Council which offered aid or advice to citizens. With these films, these government .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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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

 

8

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New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness

 

 

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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 .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York State War Council. Farm Manpower Service

 

 

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This series contains the correspondence of the Farm Manpower Service detailing how it coordinated and provided information to individuals and organizations concerned with the farm labor shortage during the Second World War. It includes suggestions and inquiries on: placement of both children and adults .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

10

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New York State War Council. Farm Manpower Service

 

 

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This series contains the procedure manuals used by County Agricultural Extension Agents in the implementation and operation of the Farm Labor Program, coordinated by the Farm Manpower Service. Included in the manuals are lists of potential sources of labor; budget forms; monthly farm labor report forms; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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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; .........

 

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New York State Archives