Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
The Victory Book Campaign was a nationwide effort to collect books for members of the armed forces. New York State's participation
in the Victory Book Campaign was coordinated by the Bureau of Library Extension. These records relate to the acquisition,
shipping, and distribution of books; publicity for the program; compilation of program statistics; and American finances.
Included are correspondence, press releases, texts of radio programs and announcements, clippings, instruction manuals, statistical
reports, fiscal records, fliers, posters, and maps.
Creator:
Title:
Victory Book Campaign files
Quantity:
2.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1939-1943
Bulk Dates:
bulk 1942-1943
Series Number:
A2012