New York State War Council Office of Civilian Mobilization National Defense and Civilian Services Cooperative Activities Programs Coordination Files A4326

New York State War Council Office of Civilian Mobilization National Defense and Civilian Services Cooperative Activities Programs Coordination Files

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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 contains correspondence and publications created during cooperative efforts between the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) and state agencies and other organizations in order to facilitate exchange of information and coordination of programs. The OCM was responsible for coordinating volunteer participation to promote civilian defense and social activities. Topics covered include: education; national defense; recreation; health (Red Cross); and veterans.

Creator:

New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization

Title:

National defense and civilian services cooperative activities programs coordination files

Quantity:

3 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1941-1945

Series Number:

A4326

Arrangement

Arranged by subject.

Scope and Content Note

The Office of Civilian Mobilization was responsible for coordinating volunteer participation to promote civilian defense and social activities. Cooperation between the war council offices and state agencies (such as the State Education Department and the Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services) and other organizations (such as the Recreation Association and the Red Cross) was essential for maximum effectiveness. This series contains correspondence and publications which facilitated exchange of information and coordination of programs.

Some of the subjects covered include: education; national defense; recreation; health (Red Cross); and veterans. In Box 2, folder 27 contains an "Official Index to OCD Publications."