New York State War Council Office of War Training Film Distribution Correspondence

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
The Office of War Training accumulated a sizable film library encompassing a wide range of topics related to the home front and war education topics. The films were distributed to organizations involved in war work. The correspondence in this series contains requests for specific films from various groups and the office's response. Films requested covered subjects such as: automobile conservation; child care; civil defense; firefighting; physical fitness; safety; salvage; school bus driving; and volunteer activities.
Title
Film distribution correspondence
Quantity
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A4380
Creator
Arrangement

Alphabetical by county.

Scope and Content Note

The Office of War Training accumulated a sizable film library encompassing a wide range of topics related to the home front and war education topics. The office distributed these films to local war councils and their subunits, schools, businesses, and other organizations involved in war work. The correspondence in this series contains requests for specific films from various groups and the office's response.

Films requested covered subjects such as: automobile conservation; child care; civil defense; fire fighting; physical fitness; safety; salvage; school bus driving; and volunteer activities.

Processing Information

This series was originally accessioned as boxes 182 and 183 of old collection #77, accession -71.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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