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 detailing the Education Department's involvement with war-time programs related to educating
citizens on defense matters. Under the auspices of the War Council, the department organized several programs including the
Civilian Defense Training Program. A series of pamphlets produced with the Departments of Health, Labor, Mental Hygiene, and
Social Welfare for the War Council to educate the general public are included, as are field reports from Education Department
personnel who visited statewide war programs.
Creator:
Title:
State Education Department war programs correspondence and field reports
Quantity:
3 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1941-1944
Series Number:
A4319