Director's general administrative files, 1941-1945.

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Director's general administrative files, 1941-1945.

This series contains correspondence, memoranda, publications, regulations, and photographs documenting the director's administration and coordination of the Office of Civilian Protection with local and private agencies involved in civil defense work. A significant amount of records details the initial organization of the office and the materials required for civil defense activities such as: air raid shelters; blackouts; evacuations; stockpiles; uniforms and insignia; and volunteer recruitment.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8287089

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