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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
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 and economic issues relating to war efforts underway. Subjects included are: civil defense; commerce; discrimination in employment; economics; education; emergency training; health and nutrition; job recruitment; labor; nursing; physical education; rationing; and war training.
Creator:
Title:
War information publications file
Quantity:

5.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1929-1945
Bulk Dates:
bulk 1941-1945
Series Number:
A3091