Series 3, State and Local Organizations, 1940-1941, documents the activities of the numerous local chapters of Fight for Freedom. Records in this series are grouped by state, and within each folder items are arranged chronologically, with undated material at the end. The most common record types are correspondence, including telegrams and form letters sent to chapter heads, and memoranda, membership lists, and local press surveys. Occasionally, some of the correspondence contains attachments such as articles, speeches, and press releases.

Material in this series provides information on each state in four areas: local activities, membership, local press correspondence, and local press surveys. Local activities are documented in the correspondence run, which constitutes the largest portion of this series and includes letters between FFF headquarters and local individuals, such as state chairmen, chapter heads, newspaper editors, and FFF members. Also represented are local leaders in academia, business and industry, unions, and men and women interested in supporting FFF. Many of the letters are written by A. Liddon Graham, Director of Organization. The correspondence reflects an ongoing discussion of policies and positions and provides insight into the workings and successes of the local organizations. Many of the letters express gratitude for the support an individual has provided, while other letters acknowledge financial contributions, contain suggestions or clarifications relating to a particular policy, or report on the activities and events occurring at the local level. Still other letters contain requests for speakers, postcards, stickers, buttons, or membership cards.

The membership folders within this series provide the names and addresses of FFF members in each state. Often, in larger states with multiple local chapters, county or regional divisions were made. While these membership lists are probably not complete, they do provide a good listing of those individuals most active within each state.

Finally, there are two types of records related to the local press. Most of the material in the folders designated as local press correspondence relates to a special questionnaire created by FFF. This questionnaire asked local newspapermen about their willingness to cooperate with FFF in running editorials, allowing advertising, and distributing materials. Local editors were also asked to provide the names of men and women who might be willing to serve on local committees. The general correspondence for each state should be consulted for additional correspondence with local presses. Completed questionnaires are found in the local press surveys folders. The surveys contain information on the size of the newspaper, advertising rates, publication day, editor, and location of the newspaper. Within each state the surveys are arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the newspaper.