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Philip J. Sinnott papers pertaining to the the U.S. Wartime Civil Control Administration, Press Relations Branch, San Francisco,
1940-1943.
BANC MSS 91/34 c; BANC MSS 91/34 c
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Title:
Philip J. Sinnott papers pertaining to the the U.S. Wartime Civil Control Administration, Press Relations Branch, San Francisco, 1940-1943Creator/Contributor:
Sinnott, Philip J., creatorCreator/Contributor:
United States, Wartime Civil Control Administration.Abstract:
Misc. papers (including memos, clippings, and Sinnott's ID card) retained from his work in the Public Relations Branch of
the Western Defense Command's Wartime Civil Control Administration. Includes organizational chart of Western Defense Command
(in oversize folder.)
Date:
1940 (issued)Subject:
Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945Note:
Western Defense Command area maps received with collection cataloged separately as: G4211 R1 1941 U5 Case D Map Room.
Born in Idaho. Journalist, working for several newspapers in the west, and with the United Press. Director of Publicity for
the California State Chamber of Commerce; executive secretary for the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
President of the San Francisco Press Club and and Union League Club. Member, Association of Catholic Newsmen in San Francisco.
In 1942 Captain Philip J. Sinnott was employed by the Public Relations Branch of the Western Defense Command's Wartime Civil
Control Administration.
Physical Description:
1 box (.2 linear ft.), 1 oversize folder.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 91/34 c
BANC MSS 91/34 c