Field representatives' reports and support materials
Series Number
A4368
Summary
This series contains correspondence, field reports, and pamphlet distribution lists held by the director of the Office of Physical Fitness as part of his role to supervise and assist the office's field representatives as they promoted, developed, and assisted the Physical Fitness Program. While much of the material relates to routine office administration, several folders contain field reports or supplemental field reports from field representatives.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
War Council Office of Physical Fitness Director's program administration subject files
Series Number
A4369
Summary
This series documents the activities of the War Council's Office of Physical Fitness and the director's administration of its various programs. While some of the records document office routine, most relate to its programs encouraging physical fitness. Materials include correspondence with related agencies about fitness and health, form letters, expense account forms, address lists, fitness program manuals, certificate cards for various physical activities, meeting minutes, annual and monthly reports, and reports from field representatives.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York City regional office administration and correspondence files
Series Number
A4306
Summary
This series contains correspondence, pamphlets, and other materials documenting the activities which promoted physical fitness in one region supervised by the Office of Physical Fitness. The records of New York City Regional Supervisor Boris Von Arnold and Ethel T. Kohlberg, Principal Supervisor, Women's Industrial Program, constitute the bulk of this series. Information on women's exercises and activities is featured throughout the series.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series contains correspondence, memoranda, press releases, manuscripts, and reports documenting the supervisory role of Francis J. Moench, the deputy director of the Office of Physical Fitness. Working in conjunction with Director Hiram A. Jones, Moench oversaw field representatives and worked closely with field program organizers. The correspondence between Moench and field representatives details programs with war plant athletic leagues and high school certificate awards and activities.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series is comprised primarily of correspondence between Office of Physical Fitness Director Hiram A. Jones and staff members, or other individuals and organizations, that reveals Jones's actions in directing the daily routines of the office and its programs. Included in the series are: letters from schools and other organizations interested in physical fitness; schedules and time records; correspondence regarding office staff members; and minor financial records.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Supervisory and assistance correspondence with schools and state and local war council agencies
Series Number
A4367
Summary
This series contains correspondence detailing the supervision and assistance of the State Physical Fitness Program by the Office of Physical Fitness. The bulk of the series consists of correspondence between the deputy director, Francis J. Moench, and school officials involved in the Physical Fitness Program, as well as correspondence between the director of the Office of Physical Fitness and organizations involved in the physical fitness program. Also found are instruction manuals, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, and reports.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series contains correspondence between the director of the New York State War Council Office of Physical Fitness, Hiram A. Jones, and schools and public and private organizations involved with the State Physical Fitness Program. The correspondence documents Jones's efforts to direct and administer the program's daily operations. Issues covered include: pamphlet and film distribution; requests for physical fitness certificates and suggestions for the program; local committee activities; and personnel and administrative issues.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.