Defense programs coordination correspondence, 1941-1945.

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Defense programs coordination correspondence, 1941-1945.

This series contains correspondence created during cooperative efforts between the OCM, state and federal agencies, and private organizations in an effort to coordinate, publicize, and implement programs designed to involve the citizens of New York State in home front activities. Correspndence between the OCM and state agencies relates to program development and implementation and volunteer recruitment.

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New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization

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Because World War II caused manpower shortages in all parts of society, and because the continuation of volunteer services was crucial to the overall well-being of New York, the War Council authorized the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) to maintain social programs by coordinating the recruitment of volunteers, to assist extant organizations with their programs, and to initiate programs needed for the war's home front efforts. To this end, the OCM consulted the organizations already involve...

New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Protection.

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United States. Office of Civilian Defense

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The U.S. Office of Civilian Defense was established in May 1941 as the Second World War intensified and the likelihood of direct U.S. involvement in the war increased. It was responsible for the overall coordination of preparations for war-related emergencies, though the preparations themselves were organized and executed by agencies at the state and local level. As part of these efforts, civilian volunteers were recruited to fulfill a number of roles, including that of Air Raid War...

Cornell University

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