New York State Council of Defense Local Defense Council Appointment Notification and Inquiry Response Correspondence

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
the secretary of the Council of Defense (predecessor to the New York State War Council), or the Lieutenant Governor and State Defense Coordinator. Correspondence from the local councils usually notified the State Council of Defense of local office of appointments or requested information on policies. In some cases, information on meetings or programs, clarification of regulations, or entire lists of local defense council personnel are found.
Title
Local defense council appointment notification and inquiry response correspondence
Quantity
1.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A4345
Creator
Arrangement

Alphabetical by city or county.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains correspondence and telegrams sent between local defense councils and Thomas L.J. Corcoran, the secretary of the Council of Defense (predecessor to the New York State War Council), or Charles Poletti, the Lieutenant Governor and State Defense Coordinator. Correspondence from the local councils usually notified the State Council of Defense of local office appointments or requested information on policies. In some cases, entire lists of local defense council personnel are found. Carbon copies of correspondence sent to the local councils found in this series usually provide information on meetings, programs, or clarification of regulations.

Processing Information

This series was originally accessioned as boxes 87 and 88 of old collection #77, accession -71.

Access Restrictions

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

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