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Displaying 5 Finding Aids
Title
- Correspondence files
Series Number
- A4234
Summary
- The series consists of correspondence files, maintained by Assistant Secretary Frederic E. Foster, relating to general information and functions of the State Defense Council. The bulk of the records consist of of correspondence with civilian relief organizations, patriotic societies, emergency industrial organizations, advocacy groups, other state councils, and state and national government officials. Also included are circulars, pamphlets, and bulletins; and wartime messages and proclamations by Governor Charles S. Whitman and President Woodrow Wilson.
Creator
- New York State Defense Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Defense Council subject correspondence files
Series Number
- A4241
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, telegrams, and circulars relating to the New York State Defense Council's work to administer and supervise programs for food conservation, motor convoys, and non-war construction. The series especially documents council cooperation with the U.S. Food Administration and the U.S. War Industries Board.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks and Recreation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Correspondence with state agencies
Series Number
- A4240
Summary
- This series consists primarily of carbon copies of outgoing correspondence - along with smaller amounts of incoming original letters - sent among the New York State Defense Council and other state agencies associated with emergency war efforts, notably the Adjutant General's office, Department of Health, and Commission on Highways. The correspondence generally deals with council activities, the coordination of efforts among agencies, and wartime issues and regulations.
Creator
- New York State Defense Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Correspondence of county home defense committees
Series Number
- A4235
Summary
- This series consists of memoranda, letters, and resolutions sent to county home defense committees from the New York State Defense Council, and also correspondence from the various committees sent to the Council reporting on their organizing and program efforts. Topics include: assuring a workable system of transportation; monitoring food production and conservation; enrolling men for home defense; providing needed labor for defense industries; and supervising instruction in personal hygiene, first aid, and economy in the home.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks and Recreation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Correspondence with National Council of Defense
Series Number
- A4237
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence between the New York State Defense Council and the Council of National Defense, its parent organization at the federal level relating to methods of conserving food and fuel supplies and administering the labor force during war emergency conditions. Also included are files reflecting the organizational subdivisions of the National Council and telegrams and bulletins from the national offices.
Creator
- New York State Defense Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.