Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series contains newspaper clippings documenting the activities of the Office of Civilian Protection (OCP) in its efforts
to instruct people on civil defense procedures to be used in the event of enemy attack. The clippings discuss: air raids (drills
and results); blackouts (notices of practice and results); county war council civil defense issues; and OCP administrators'
meetings with civilians to discuss civil defense issues.
Creator:
Title:
Newspaper clippings
Quantity:
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates:
1941-1944
Series Number:
A4390