Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series contains notices sent by Governor Herbert H. Lehman announcing War Council (and its predecessor, the Council of
Defense) meetings, accompanied by replies from council members indicating their intended attendance or absence. These meetings
were held at the Governor's home in New York City or at the Executive Mansion in Albany, as part of the coordination efforts
of the Governor as chairman of the council. In addition to the correspondence, lists of War Council members and agendas and
minutes for some early meetings are also included.
Creator:
Title:
Meeting coordination correspondence files
Quantity:
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates:
1940-1945
Series Number:
A4309