New York State War Council Office of Civilian Protection Correspondence with the Federal Office of Civilian Defense
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
8 cubic feet
Arrangement
Arranged by topic.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains correspondence, pamphlets, bulletins, manuals, and posters sent between the Office of Civilian Protection (OCP) and the federal Office of Civilian Defense (OCD). The records document the OCP's work in coordinating defense preparations.
Topics covered by the records include: air raids (regulations, warning systems); blackouts; evacuation (plans, procedures); fire defense; industrial plant protection; insignia for volunteers; medical contingencies; practice drills; rescue squads; traffic control; and volunteer training and appraisal.
Monthly statistics concerning OCP activities reported to the OCD are also found in this series, as well as small amounts of correspondence with other organizations involved in civil defense activities.
Processing Information
This series was originally accessioned as part of old collection #77, accession -71.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.