1945 US State Department Organization Chart Annotated Working Copy WWII For Sale

Original large-format organizational chart of the United States Department of State, dated December 1, 1945, issued at the close of World War II during the department’s transition into its early Cold War structure.

This chart details the full administrative framework of the State Department, including offices, divisions, and key leadership positions across economic, regional, and policy branches. Named officials include figures such as William L. Clayton and Clair Wilcox, associated with postwar U.S. economic and foreign policy development.

Not a standard copy — this is a working example.

This piece contains period handwritten annotations and corrections made by Reed Harris, including:

- Identification of deputies and personnel changes

- Cross-outs and updated names

- Added divisional notes in ink

- Handwritten notation referencing the department’s organization at its initial postwar stage, when Harris returned from service (was in Office of War Information 1939-1944, joined Air Force in \'44).

These markings indicate active internal use, likely as a reference or administrative working document during post-WWII restructuring.

Date: December 1, 1945

Format: Large folding chart (approx. 22”+ wide when opened)

Original government-issued document

Printed organizational layout with extensive detail

Condition:

Fold lines as issued

Left margin punch holes (binder storage)

Moderate age toning and minor staining

Handwritten annotations in ink

Structurally sound and fully legible

Produced during a pivotal moment when the U.S. State Department was expanding into its modern global role, this chart reflects the administrative structure behind early Cold War policy formation.

Annotated internal examples such as this are considerably less common than standard printed charts, offering insight into real-time organizational changes.