New York State War Council Photographs of War Council Agency Activities

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series contains over 300 black-and-white photographs (most 8 x 10) taken to document the activities of, and the individuals who worked for, the New York State War Council. Photographs depict: the Emergency Food Commission; salvage collection; the Physical Fitness Office; U.S. Cadet Nurses; the War Bond program; migrant labor camps; the Home Accident Prevention program; Chinese labor as part of the Farm Manpower Service; publicity activities; War Council officers and personnel; victory gardens; and child care institutions.
Title
Photographs of War Council agency activities
Quantity
2.2 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A4299
Creator
Arrangement

Arranged by topic.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains over 300 black-and-white photographs (most 8 x 10) taken to document the activities of, and the individuals who worked for, the New York State War Council. Photographs depict: the Emergency Food Commission; salvage collection; the Physical Fitness Office; U.S. Cadet Nurses; the War Bond program; migrant labor camps; the Home Accident Prevention program; Chinese labor as part of the Farm Manpower Service; publicity activities; War Council officers and personnel; victory gardens; and child care institutions.

Alternate Formats Available

Scanned images of selected photographs are available at the New York State Archives.

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