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New York State War Council

 

 

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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

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series contains copies of evaluations and reviews of plans conducted in order to establish a records program at the State War Council. This set was held by Division of Records Director Karl Hartzell, possibly as a model for the War Council's record collection program..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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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

 

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Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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This series contains press releases, bulletins, telegrams, radio address transcripts, correspondence, and meeting minutes released by the Governor Lehman's office to inform the public of War Council (and its predecessor, the Council of Defense) activities. Tthe Governor's involvement in these activities .........

 

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

 

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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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The volumes which comprise this series are condensed from the 31-volume complete version kept in the Office of the Westchester County Clerk, County Court House, in White Plains, New York. These volumes were presented to the New York State War Council in 1946. The condensed version and the larger complete .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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This series contains petitions and supporting materials from defense installations to the War Council (and its predecessor, the Council of Defense) requesting that certain streets adjacent to the defense facilities be closed to public access, or that signs be posted restricting access to areas surrounding .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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 .........

 

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 War Council, individuals, agencies, and organizations involved in the coordination of war work. Letters in this series document administrative functions and communications of the War Council during the Second World War. Also included are pamphlets, manuals, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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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

 

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Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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This series contains resolutions issued by the War Council (and its predecessor, the Council of Defense) as part of its mandate to coordinate war time needs. The resolutions cover a range of topics including: appointments to council offices; work of special committees; budget requests to the legislature; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of orders issued by the War Council. The orders contain information on the conditions of the order, its duration, and effective date. The Council was empowered to issue orders on any matter it deemed essential to the war effort, and these cover such subjects as: using school buses .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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Abstract:  

The Bronx Coordinating Committee for Child Care circulated these petitions requesting the governor to establish adequate child care facilities in New York City. The petitions are on standard printed forms and are signed by residents of Bronx County..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of information on the State Defense Council, which administered war related efforts during World War I. The War Council staff collected these files for reference in beginning their own efforts. The files relate to organization, activities, finances, and legislation..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives