Governor's media releases, 1941-1942.

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Governor's media releases, 1941-1942.

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This series contains press releases, bulletins, telegrams, radio address transcripts, correspondence, and meeting minutes released by Governor Herbert H. Lehman's office to the media in order to inform the public of War Council activities. The records illustrate the Governor's involvement in many aspects of these activities.

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