New York State War Council Office of Civilian Protection Correspondence with the Federal Office of Civilian Defense
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series documents the Office of Civilian Protection's work in coordinating defense preparations. It contains correspondence, pamphlets, bulletins, manuals, and posters sent between the Office of Civilian Protection and the federal Office of Civilian Defense. Topics include: air raids; blackouts; evacuation plans and procedures; fire defense; industrial plant protection; insignia for volunteers; medical contingencies; practice drills; rescue squads; traffic control; and volunteer training and appraisal.
Title
- Correspondence with the federal Office of Civilian Defense
Quantity
- 8 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A4409
Creator
Arrangement
Arranged by topic.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains correspondence, pamphlets, bulletins, manuals, and posters sent between the Office of Civilian Protection (OCP) and the federal Office of Civilian Defense (OCD). The records document the OCP's work in coordinating defense preparations.
Topics covered by the records include: air raids (regulations, warning systems); blackouts; evacuation (plans, procedures); fire defense; industrial plant protection; insignia for volunteers; medical contingencies; practice drills; rescue squads; traffic control; and volunteer training and appraisal.
Monthly statistics concerning OCP activities reported to the OCD are also found in this series, as well as small amounts of correspondence with other organizations involved in civil defense activities.
Processing Information
This series was originally accessioned as part of old collection #77, accession -71.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.