This correspondence documents the cooperative efforts of the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM), state and federal agencies, and private organizations as they sought to to coordinate, publicize, and implement programs related to home front activities such as child care, recreation, nutrition, health care, agriculture, and education. This effort was in response to manpower shortages, and because the continuation of volunteer services was crucial to the overall well-being of New Yorkers.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
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Organization and program coordination correspondence file
Series Number
A4327
Summary
The correspondence in this series relates to operational plans of the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) and its subordinate divisions: Section of Citizen Morale, Section of Civilian War Services, and Volunteer Office. Most of the correspondence details discussions between the director and other leaders of the OCM and the directors of the sections concerning program objectives, events coordination, local development, and cooperation with state agencies.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
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National defense and civilian services cooperative activities programs coordination files
Series Number
A4326
Summary
This series contains correspondence and publications created during cooperative efforts between the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) and state agencies and other organizations in order to facilitate exchange of information and coordination of programs. The OCM was responsible for coordinating volunteer participation to promote civilian defense and social activities. Topics covered include: education; national defense; recreation; health (Red Cross); and veterans.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
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This series contains memoranda directing, promoting, and explaining the Office of Civilian Mobilization's (OCM) home front activities to local war councils. The OCM would provide suggestions on organization of events, publicity, and activities, such as: "I Am An American Day"; Block Plan; civil defense; housing; promotional films; rationing; recreation; salvage; and volunteer recruitment and training.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
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Correspondence with local war councils and volunteer agencies
Series Number
A3084
Summary
This series contains Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) correspondence relating to the organization and coordination of community services by local war councils and volunteer agencies. The OCM also encouraged local agencies supported recreation activities to the prevent juvenile delinquency and maintaining morale; recruited women to work in defense industries and agriculture; promoted child care for those who needed the service; and encouraged pre-induction activities to help young men make the transition from civilian to soldier.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
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This series contains agendas and minutes from meetings held as part of the War Council's effort to coordinate statewide home front activities, and to organize the state in a time of crisis. Chaired by the Governor, and consisting of prominent business, community, and legislative leaders, the council met once or twice a month at the Executive Mansion in Albany to discuss issues relating to new and existing programs, and the organization of the State War Council and local War Councils.
Creator
New York State War Council
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Local war councils' and field representatives' city and county activity reports
Series Number
A4324
Summary
This series contains correspondence and memoranda sent to the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) by its field representatives or local war councils reporting on activities, personnel changes, and organizational issues. The OCM used the reports to monitor problems within the local councils. Topics include projected employment needs, women's role in the local labor market, child care needs, nursing recruitment, and volunteer recruitment.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
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