Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series contains lecture transcripts, syllabi, correspondence, memoranda, maps, and a test with answer key documenting
the Office of Civilian Protection's two-day training institutes held statewide to instruct war industry plant managers in
basic defense procedures to avoid damage from enemy attacks. Issues include: training personnel in emergency response; reducing
work place hazards; preventing espionage and sabotage; fighting fires from incendiary and other bombs; protection from gas
attacks; building camouflage; and in-plant bomb shelters.
Creator:
Title:
War plant protection instructional materials
Quantity:
0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1942-1943
Series Number:
A4386