Collection: Civilian War Commission Accounting Master Sheet

Scope and Contents note

Lists of supplies and equipment purchased by the City for the Civilian War Commission and register of materials issued to various agencies by the Commission. Includes fire fighting equipment, medical supplies and defense materials such as gas masks and helmets.

Dates

Creation: 1942-1945

Creator

Seattle Civilian War Commission (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access note

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

The Civilian War Commission was established in 1941 to coordinate all municipal and private agency defense activities. In 1942, these activities were divided into civilian protection and civilian services units. The latter was a civilian participation program to meet homefront social, economic, and morale needs. The former was set up to protect the civilian population and property. Commission records described below are from the Civilian Protection Division.