Civilian defense driver corps instructors organization and training files
Series Number
A4375
Summary
The Civilian Defense Driver Corps was formed to train instructors in emergency driving techniques in order to provide civil defense organizations with drivers capable of transporting essential supplies, evacuating children, or ferrying civil defense units. This series contains correspondence and instructional materials documenting the organization of the program, which was administered by the Office of War Training for the Office of Civilian Protection.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of War Training
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
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.