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- World War, 1939-1945--Education and the war (4)
- World War, 1939-1945--Equipment and supplies (4)
- World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--New York (State) (4)
- World War, 1939-1945--Transportation (4)
- World War, 1939-1945--War work--New York (State) (4)
- Petroleum conservation--New York (State) (3)
- Bus driving--New York (State) (2)
- Civil defense (2)
- Fire fighters--New York (State) (2)
- Air raid wardens--New York (State) (1)
- Anxiety (1)
- Automobile driver education--New York (State) (1)
- Police training--New York (State) (1)
- Psychological warfare (1)
- Truck driving--New York (State) (1)
- World War, 1939-1945--Manpower--New York (State) (1)
- World War, 1939-1945--Motion pictures and the war (1)
Displaying 4 Finding Aids
Title
- War training institutes organization records
Series Number
- A4378
Summary
- This series contains announcements, program schedules, certificates of attendance, and instructors' manuals and other teaching materials relating to several training institutes conducted by the Office of War Training. The records document the office's efforts to educate civilians for a variety of war time programs. Included are training materials for: air raid wardens; block leaders; fuel conservation; gas reconnaissance officers; general war training, including first aid; and plant protection.
Creator
- New York State War Council. Office of War Training
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Training programs subject files
Series Number
- A4382
Summary
- This series contains correspondence, memoranda, annual reports, field reports, pamphlets, tests, and speeches and lectures relating to the office's work of training civilians for possible war time emergencies. Programs represented in this series include firefighting and auxiliary police training, school bus drivers training, gas identification and response training, and public service training. Much of this series details routine travel, attendance reports, payroll, requests for materials, and personnel issues.
Creator
- New York State War Council. Office of War Training
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Film distribution correspondence
Series Number
- A4380
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.
Creator
- New York State War Council. Office of War Training
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Correspondence with local war councils and other war agencies
Series Number
- A4381
Summary
- This series contains correspondence between the Office of War Training and agencies interested in the office's programs and materials. While Albany and New York City organizations are well-represented, organizations from across the state as well as other states are also represented. The correspondence usually discusses: instructor training and availability; handbook preparation and distribution; film preparation and distribution; certification of individuals for the office's many programs; and preparation and proctoring of qualification tests.
Creator
- New York State War Council. Office of War Training
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.