New York State War Council Office of Civilian Mobilization National Defense and Civilian Services Cooperative Activities…
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series contains correspondence and publications created during cooperative efforts between the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) and state agencies and other organizations in order to facilitate exchange of information and coordination of programs. The OCM was responsible for coordinating volunteer participation to promote civilian defense and social activities. Topics covered include: education; national defense; recreation; health (Red Cross); and veterans.
Title
- National defense and civilian services cooperative activities programs coordination files
Quantity
- 3 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A4326
Creator
Arrangement
Arranged by subject.
Scope and Content Note
The Office of Civilian Mobilization was responsible for coordinating volunteer participation to promote civilian defense and social activities. Cooperation between the war council offices and state agencies (such as the State Education Department and the Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services) and other organizations (such as the Recreation Association and the Red Cross) was essential for maximum effectiveness. This series contains correspondence and publications which facilitated exchange of information and coordination of programs.
Some of the subjects covered include: education; national defense; recreation; health (Red Cross); and veterans. In Box 2, folder 27 contains an "Official Index to OCD Publications."
Other Finding Aids
Folder list is available at the repository.
Processing Information
This series was originally accessioned as boxes 37 and 153-155 of old collection #77, accession -71.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
Geographic Name(s)
Subject(s)
- World War, 1939-1945--Veterans--New York (State)
- World War, 1939-1945--War work--New York (State)--Red Cross
- World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief--New York (State)
- World War, 1939-1945--Women--New York (State)
- World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--New York (State)
- World War, 1939-1945--Medical care--New York (State)
- World War, 1939-1945--War work--New York (State)