Civil Defense Operational Survival Plans
This collection houses operational survival plans for the state of Tennessee promulgated by the Civil Defense Administration.
Dates
- 1958
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Extent
2 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection houses operational survival plans for the state of Tennessee promulgated by the Civil Defense Administration.
Biographical/Historical Note
The United States established a national civil defense program in 1950 in response to the threat of international thermonuclear war. This new Civil Defense Administration was replaced by the Office of Civil Defense in 1961. This office was succeeded by the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency in 1964, and this agency was incorporated into the new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 1979.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two boxes.
Acquisition Note
W. B. Jones, Jr. donated these papers to the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections in 1958.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository