Records of the War Assets Administration, 1939 - 1958. Real Property Disposal Case Files, 1946 - 1949

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Records of the War Assets Administration, 1939 - 1958. Real Property Disposal Case Files, 1946 - 1949

1946-1949

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/607653

This series consists of files compiled by the War Assets Administration concerning the disposition of surplus government property acquired by the Federal government for military uses. A typical case file includes a declaration of surplus property; correspondence with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, private organizations or individuals; information about the disposal or sale of the property; inventories; inspection and appraisal reports; leases; and deeds. The case files contain primarily textual materials but occasionally include photographs, maps, and plans. These properties included military bases and airfields, defense plants, depots, hospitals, forts, housing, industrial properties, and other surplus properties.

32 linear feet, 6 linear inches

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