Series III. Subject files , 1942-1945 .

Containers:
Box 95-150
Extent:
Extent: 23.1 cubic feet (66 boxes).
Scope and content:

This series is housed in 66 boxes and is arranged alphabetically by topic. Files were kept separately for 1942 and for 1943-1945 (bulk 1943-1944) and that arrangement is reflected in this series. The subject files include correspondence, publications, and reports on a variety of topics related to civilian defense in general, and specifically to the operation of the Virginia Office of Civilian Defense. Topics cover all aspects of civilian defense and include aircraft and air raid warning, blackouts, civilian defense, civilian mobilization, community organizations, directives, federal equipment, industry, insignia, medical services, procedures, publications, reporting, salvage, state and federal government, supplies, and transportation. The majority of the correspondence in this series are copies, with the original incoming correspondence located the correspondence series (Series I).

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

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