Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
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: civil defense; appointments to draft and draft appeals boards; morale
issues; child care; discrimination; war bonds; war contracts; women's roles in the labor pool; farm labor; conservation issues;
migrant workers; Fifth Columnists, Japanese-Americans, and "loyal" aliens.
Creator:
Title:
Governor's office correspondence on war issues
Quantity:
7.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1940-1945
Series Number:
A4295