Local war council records inventory forms and correspondence
Series Number
A4245
Summary
Amendment to the War Emergency Act authorized the War Council to provide a uniform method for the care, custody, control, and disposition of records maintained by the 108 local war councils in New York State during World War II. This series contains the correspondence and standardized Inventory of Records forms (Inventory Check Sheets) associated with the New York State War Council's records inventory of the holdings of local war councils. Files on individual localities vary in scope and content.
Creator
New York State War Council. Division of Records
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
World War II home front activity information preservation file
Series Number
A4297
Summary
This series contains publications about home front activities such as salvage, child care, education, and collection and preservation of war records. These records were kept as part of the organization's efforts to document the war effort on the home front. The series includes a nearly complete run of the <emph render="italic">Yonkers Home News</emph>, several issues of the <emph render="italic">Ossining Courier</emph>, and a pamphlet entitled "Organizing Your Community For War Records Work," published by the National Jewish Welfare Board.
Creator
New York State War Council. Division of Records
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Amendment to the War Emergency Act provided for this inventory to be conducted by War Council staff to assure proper care, control and custody of records. This series consists of inventories of records generated by the State War Council, its subdivisions, and other state agencies. Information includes: creating agency and subdivision; agency and custody; title; brief description; inclusive dates; existence of other copies; frequency of use; method of filing; form and size of material; container type; persons interviewed; and disposition.
Creator
New York State War Council. Division of Records
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series contains correspondence between State Historian Albert Corey and numerous county and local historians regarding the disposition of home front war records. This operation was undertaken as part of the State Historian's role to help preserve the State's heritage. The letters discuss the appointment of local historians, potential repositories, and other matters pertaining to post-war plans for the records. Included are lists of names and addresses of local directors of civilian protection, civilian mobilization, and local war councils.
Creator
New York State War Council. Division of Records
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Research and drafts files for <emph render="italic">The Empire State at War: World War II</emph>
Series Number
A4236
Summary
This series contains Karl D. Hartzell's research documents, correspondence, interviews, notes, and portions of chapter drafts of his book <emph render="italic">The Empire State at War: World War II</emph>. It provides information regarding the organization and coordination of industry, the population, and the State towards war production and civil defense compiled by Hartzell to assist in the writing of his book. It contains two subseries: chapter drafts and reviews, and interview files.
Creator
New York State War Council. Division of Records
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.