Instructive releases sent to local salvage committees
Series Number
A4350
Summary
This series contains releases from the Salvage Division to city and county salvage committees intended to inform and motivate volunteers, with sections devoted to specific items such as waste fat, tin, paper, and scrap metal. Included are collection figures, directions, quotations, national program descriptions, and indications of how these materials were used in the war effort. Also contained are brief letters to all city and county salvage committee chairmen to inform them of salvage needs and to advise on programs.
Creator
New York State War Council. Salvage Division
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Federal advisory and instructional releases and promotional material
Series Number
A4351
Summary
This series documents how the activities of the New York State War Council Salvage Division were directed, coordinated, and informed by the United States War Production Board. The series includes: federal releases describing what materials were to be salvaged, directing the state division on how to proceed with salvage campaigns, and listing available promotional materials; correspondence between the Salvage Division and the War Production Board; bulletins; newsletters; manuals; and promotional and instructional materials.
Creator
New York State War Council. Salvage Division
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Correspondence with cooperating businesses, agencies, and individuals
Series Number
A4354
Summary
This series reveals how the Salvage Division coordinated the activities of various businesses, agencies, publicity organizations, schools, waste processors and dealers, and individuals involved in salvage efforts across the State. Included are: letters detailing policies and procedures and describing salvage priorities; congratulatory letters; news releases from United States offices of Price Administration, Defense Transportation, and the regional War Production Board; instructional and promotional materials such as booklets, leaflets, newspaper clippings, advertisement mats, and corporate in-house publications; and travel vouchers.
Creator
New York State War Council. Salvage Division
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Advisory correspondence with local salvage committees
Series Number
A4353
Summary
This series reveals the activities of the city and county salvage committees and their coordination of local salvage efforts, particularly those concerning periodic waste paper and tin collection drives. Salvage Division correspondence includes letters of program descriptions, letters of support and congratulations, letters requesting assistance, letters concerning the resolution of problems, and letters regarding promotional materials and awards to children for outstanding service. Field representatives' reports; newspaper clippings; and some reports of tin salvage figures are also included.
Creator
New York State War Council. Salvage Division
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Field representatives' correspondence and report files
Series Number
A4352
Summary
This series contains correspondence, memoranda, travel and expense vouchers, and weekly itineraries and reports which document the activities undertaken by the Salvage Division's field representatives in their effort to coordinate, advise, and oversee the city and county salvage committees. Reports vary in number and content. When included, reports focus on the coordination of specific local salvage campaigns, meetings with local committee members, and efforts to persuade reluctant agencies and individuals to participate fully in salvage efforts.
Creator
New York State War Council. Salvage Division
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.