Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of clippings from various newspapers throughout the state, mostly found in envelopes addressed to Dr. Hiram Jones at the State Education Department and sent from Capital City News Bureau in Albany. The clippings address a range of physical fitness topics. A number of articles cover the proposed construction of commando training courses for high school students, in an effort to bring about an improvement in physical fitness to better align with war training needs.
Creator:
Title:
Newspaper clippings
Quantity:

2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1942-1943
Series Number:
A4364