New York State War Council Abbot Low Moffat's Advisory Correspondence
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
1.5 cubic feet
Arrangement
Alphabetical by subject.
Administrative History
Abbot Low Moffat was an assemblyman from New York City (15th District) from 1929 to 1943. From 1938 to 1939, he served as the chair of the Ways and Means Committee. From 1941-1943, he also served on the War Council.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains correspondence between Moffat, War Council officials, and others involved in state war work relating to many War Council activities which Moffat helped oversee including agricultural aid, child care, civil defense, anti-discrimination work, housing problems, rationing, salvage, and war transportation.
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Processing Information
This series was originally accessioned as box 439 and half of 440 of old collection #77, accession -71.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--New York (State)
Discrimination in employment--New York (State)
World War, 1939-1945--Transportation