West Virginia War History Commission, World War II Maps from Office of Civilian Defense, 1928-1946 A&M 0103

West Virginia War History Commission, World War II Maps from Office of Civilian Defense, 1928-1946 A&M 0103


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West Virginia and Regional History Center

1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
Business Number: 304-293-3536
wvrhcref@westvirginia.libanswers.com
URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu

Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center

Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 0103
Title
West Virginia War History Commission, World War II Maps from Office of Civilian Defense 1928-1946
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/196499
Quantity
0.1 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 in. (1 oversize folder)
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies.

Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia War History Commission, World War II Maps from Office of Civilian Defense, A&M 0103, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.


Biographical / Historical

The Office of Civilian Defense was created in May 1941 to coordinate federal and state measures for the protection of civilians in the case of war, to maintain civilian morale, and to encourage civilian volunteer in the office's efforts.

The West Virginia War History Commission was organized in 1943 to collect and preserve a record of the activities of West Virginia and her citizens during World War II.

Scope and Contents

Maps of West Virginia prepared or used by the Office of Civilian Defense during World War II and preserved by the West Virginia War History Commission.

Contains the following maps:

1. Base Map State of West Virginia (2 copies)

2. City of Fairmont, West Virginia

3. Road Map of Marion County West Virginia

4. Map of West Virginia showing county boundaries (2 copies)

5. Map of West Virginia showing primary state roads

7. Map of Hancock County

Related Material

103, 109, 1705

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Civil defense -- United States
  • Fairmont (W. Va.)
  • Hancock County (W. Va.)
  • Marion County (W. Va.)
  • United States. Office of Civilian Defense
  • West Virginia
  • West Virginia World War II History Commission.
  • World War, 1939-1945

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Fairmont (W. Va.)
  • Hancock County (W. Va.)
  • Marion County (W. Va.)
  • West Virginia