Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
The collection consists of correspondence, publications, reports, meeting minutes, and other materials related to the operation
of the New York State Education Department under Commissioner of Education George D. Stoddard. Included are records relating
to efforts of the State Education Department to deal with specific challenges facing education during World War II and post-World
War II period including vocational and higher education for returning soldiers, increased funding for teachers colleges, and
extension programs for library and archives services.
Creator:
Title:
Education Department Commissioner George D. Stoddard subject files
Quantity:
7.0 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1939-1949
Bulk Dates:
1942-1946
Series Number:
W0101
Sponsor:
This series' description was enhanced as part of the States' Impact on Federal Education Policy Project (SIFEPP), in July
2008. The New York Community Trust - Wallace Special Projects Fund provided funding for this project.