Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series primarily contains reports compiled by the federal National Resources Planning Board and the Office of Defense
Health and Welfare Services detailing conditions in several communities. The reports, which detail each community's conditions
in education, health, housing, industry, infrastructure, labor, planning, and transportation - and discuss the impact of the
war and military on these areas - were sent to the State War Council to assist with war planning efforts.
Creator:
Title:
Social and economic surveys of New York cities
Quantity:
0.4 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1942
Series Number:
A4343