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New York State War Council Office of Physical Fitness Director's Administrative 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 correspondence between the director of the New York State War Council Office of Physical Fitness, Hiram A. Jones, and schools and public and private organizations involved with the State Physical Fitness Program. The correspondence documents Jones's efforts to direct and administer the program's daily operations. Issues covered include: pamphlet and film distribution; requests for physical fitness certificates and suggestions for the program; local committee activities; and personnel and administrative issues.
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Director's administrative correspondence
Quantity:

0.6 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1942-1945
Series Number:
A4366

Arrangement

Alphabetical by name of correspondent.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains correspondence between the director of the Office of Physical Fitness, Hiram A. Jones, and schools and public and private organizations involved with the State Physical Fitness Program. The correspondence documents Jones's efforts to direct and administer the program's daily operations. Issues covered include: pamphlet and film distribution; requests for physical fitness certificates and suggestions for the program; local committee activities; and personnel and administrative issues.

Processing Information

This series was originally accessioned as box 196 of old collection #77, accession -71.

Access Restrictions

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

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