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New York State War Council Office of Civilian Protection Deputy Directors' Correspondence


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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 copies of correspondence between the Office of Civilian Protection's (OCP) deputy directors and individuals and organizations involved in civil defense work. The copies were sent to the OCP's director to keep him informed of activities and programs.
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Title:
Deputy directors' correspondence
Quantity:

1 cubic foot

Inclusive Dates:
1942-1944
Series Number:
A4393

Arrangement

Alphabetical by topic

Scope and Content Note

This series contains copies of correspondence between the Office of Civilian Protection's deputy directors and individuals and organizations involved in civil defense work. The copies were sent to the OCP's director to keep him informed of activities and programs. In some cases, the deputy directors responded to correspondence sent to the director. Topics discussed include: blackout practices; blood plasma collection; Civil Air Patrol; disasters to which the OCP responded; and local personnel.

Processing Information

This series was originally accessioned as box 358 of old collection #77, accession -71.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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Detailed Description

Contents Box Folder

Accretion: A4393-78
Blackout (Consolidation Plans) 1 1
Blood Plasma 1 2
Canada 1 3
C. A. P. Blackout Reports 1 4
Certificate of Commendation 1 5
Committee of Awards 1 6
Directors & Deputy Directors-Civilian Protection 1 7
Disaster 1 8
Duplication Committee 1 9
Fire Guard 1 10
Eastern Conference 1 11
Fire Mobilization 1 12
Historical Records 1 13
Local Directors Revised to March 8, 1945 1 14
Merit Citation 1 15
Post War Planning 1 16
Regional Office 1 17
Regulations 1 18
Service Bars 1 19
State War Inspection Service 1 20
General Drum 1 21
General Terry (List of Allocated Facilities-Towns-District 3 Second Service Command) 1 22
Mr. Thomas 1 23
General Zeigler 1 24
V Day 1 25
Major Shailor-Personal-1943 1 26