Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This correspondence documents the cooperative efforts of the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM), state and federal agencies,
and private organizations as they sought to to coordinate, publicize, and implement programs related to home front activities
such as child care, recreation, nutrition, health care, agriculture, and education. This effort was in response to manpower
shortages, and because the continuation of volunteer services was crucial to the overall well-being of New Yorkers.
Creator:
Title:
Defense programs coordination correspondence
Quantity:
11 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1941-1945
Series Number:
A4325