Map of National Guard placements
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
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.
Title
- Map of National Guard placements
Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet; (1 map)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1568
Creator
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.
Custodial History
The accession resulted from a project by Archives staff in 1997 to accession or integrate estrayed or unidentified records.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.