Defense and Protection of Library Materials, 1940-1942

Folder contains plan for storage of books and photographs in case of war emergency, photographs of new vault construction, and "If It Comes: How to Protect Yourself" Public Information Pamphlet No. 1 published by the Emergency Board of New York City. Also a 1941 letter from National Resources Planning Board re establishing a committee in N.Y. to plan for the protection of "museum objects, works of art, records, manuscripts and library holdings," as well as other World War II-related material. Four blueprints transferred to The Frick Collection/Frick Art Reference Library Architectural Records.