New York City Patrol Corps records, 1942-1945.

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New York City Patrol Corps records, 1942-1945.

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Records, 1942-1945, consiting of a shoe box containing cards with a roster of the Corps' officers thoughout its existence, and a box containing various official records: weekly strength reports, January 1944 - September 1945; special orders of Colonel Montgomery Schuyler, May 1942 - September 1945; memoranda, bulletins, general orders, notices, etc., May 1942 - September 1945; and the final report of the commandant, Robert M. Danford, to Mayor La Guardia, September 30, 1945 (only parts 1, 2 and 3 of the original 5-part report are present).

0.8 linear feet (2 boxes: 1 oversize, 1 shoe box)

New-York Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7771429

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La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorello Henry), 1882-1947

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Fiorello Henry La Guardia (born Fiorello Enrico La Guardia; December 11, 1882 – September 20, 1947) was an American attorney and politician who represented New York in the House of Representatives and served as the 99th Mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945. Known for his irascible, energetic, and charismatic personality and diminutive stature, La Guardia is acclaimed as one of the greatest mayors in American history. Though a Republican, La Guardia was frequently cross-endorsed by other part...

New York City Patrol Corps.

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Corps organized in February, 1942, as a body of volunteer military police formed by direction of Mayor Fiorello La Guardia for the protection of New York City during World War II. Major General Robert M. Danford, U.S. Army (retired), was commandant, and Colonel Montgomery Schuyler was executive officer. Disbanded September 30, 1945. From the description of New York City Patrol Corps records, 1942-1945. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58782341 ...

Danford, Robert M. (Robert Melville), 1879-

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Robert M. Danford was assigned to the Office of the Chief of Field Artillery in 1918. During World War II, he served as Chief of Field Artillery until the end of his tour in 1942. From the description of Robert M. Danford papers, 28 April 1967. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 60785404 ...

Schuyler, Montgomery, 1877-1955

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