Map of National Guard placements B1568

Map of National Guard placements

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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 consists of a Department of Commerce color map of New York counties annotated to show where units of the New York National Guard were stationed in military districts of the state. The map was probably used for civil defense planning and readiness activities of the State War Council.

Creator:

New York State War Council

Title:

Map of National Guard placements

Quantity:

0.1 cubic feet

(1 map)

Inclusive Dates:

1944

Series Number:

B1568

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of a print map of the counties of New York State annotated in colors to show where units of the New York National Guard were stationed in the military districts of the state. The print map is standard issue of the Dept. of Commerce from the administration of Thomas E. Dewey. There is no date or attribution on the map. The purpose for which the units were displayed on the map is unknown, but probably pertains to civil defense planning and readiness activities of the State War Council.