Council of National Defense Collection
Title
Council of National Defense Collection
Description
The Council of National Defense was created in 1916 to coordinate the U.S. war effort during World War I. Members consisted of the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Labor, along with a nonpartisan advisory board appointed by the President. In 1917, the Council advised states to create their own Councils of Defense. Some states also appointed separate Councils for women and African Americans. The Council was disbanded in 1921.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of publications released by the Council, including bulletins, circulars,and general letters, as well as specialized publications on topics such as war bonds and wartime cooking.
Access
Available online: Council of National Defense Collection in HathiTrust
The collection is available to all researchers, but it does not circulate. Request materials for use in the Special Collections reading room.
All titles are cataloged and available through the University's online catalog and can be browsed under the author heading Council of National Defense Collection (University of Missouri–Columbia. Libraries).