Administrative and correspondence files, 1917-1918.

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Administrative and correspondence files, 1917-1918.

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The series consists of copies of legislation, organizational charts, requisitions, memoranda, informational circulars, reports, bulletins, minutes, and some correspondence relating to the organization and administration of the council's war work. Consistent with the council's purpose to coordinate the military, industrial, agricultural, and commercial resources of the state, the series reflects cooperation with other state agencies (especially the Departments of Health, Agriculture, Education and the Food Supply Commission), the Council of National Defense, and the network of state home defense committees.

0.5 cu. ft.Copies: 2 microfilm reels; 35mm.

New York State Archives

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New York State Defense Council

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The State Defense Council was created by Chapter 369 of the Laws of 1917. Its responsibilities included making "all investigations and plans for efficient coordination and cooperation of the military, industrial, agricultural and commercial resources of the state in time of war". It was charged with the "creation of relations which render possible immediate concentration and utilization of state resources for military purposes". Preparedness meant the organization and coordination o...

Foster, Frederic E.

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