Selective Service Aide, 1908-1946, bulk: 1940-1945
Scope and Contents
The United States Congress passed the Selective Service Act on September 14, 1940. The Act went into effect on October 21, 1940. Men, between the ages of 18- 35, were required to register at their local draft boards for service in the World War. The Selective Service Aide supervised the operation of the 297 draft boards operating in the New York City area. Two aides were serving in this position during the La Guardia administration: Colgate Hoyt (1940-1942) and Henry G. Bartol (1942-1945).
The series consists primarily of correspondence, defense manuals, and regulation booklets. The correspondence is divided into two sections: one is arranged by draft board number 1-297; the rest is arranged in alphabetical order. Subjects included among the correspondence are acceptances and resignations on local boards, the ethnic breakdown of each local board, and requests for change of draft status. The civil defense manuals and regulation manuals are organized within two miscellaneous sections. These boxes include pamphlets describing air raid procedures, emergency medical units, and bomb demolition.
The series consists primarily of correspondence, defense manuals, and regulation booklets. The correspondence is divided into two sections: one is arranged by draft board number 1-297; the rest is arranged in alphabetical order. Subjects included among the correspondence are acceptances and resignations on local boards, the ethnic breakdown of each local board, and requests for change of draft status. The civil defense manuals and regulation manuals are organized within two miscellaneous sections. These boxes include pamphlets describing air raid procedures, emergency medical units, and bomb demolition.
Extent
19 cubic feet (38 boxes)
Dates
1908-1946, bulk 1940-1945
Creators
Conditions Governing Access
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Additional Description
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Physical Location
31 Chambers St., Shelf 4465-4502
Existence and Location of Copies
This series is not microfilmed.