Research

1

Creator:

New York State War Council. Farm Manpower Service

 

 

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This series contains the correspondence of the Farm Manpower Service detailing how it coordinated and provided information to individuals and organizations concerned with the farm labor shortage during the Second World War. It includes suggestions and inquiries on: placement of both children and adults .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York State War Council. Farm Manpower Service

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series contains the procedure manuals used by County Agricultural Extension Agents in the implementation and operation of the Farm Labor Program, coordinated by the Farm Manpower Service. Included in the manuals are lists of potential sources of labor; budget forms; monthly farm labor report forms; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York State War Council. Farm Manpower Service

 

 

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This series documents the insurance, training, housing and supervision of the cadets participating in the Farm Cadet Victory Corps Program, an effort to recruit, train, place, house, and employ several thousand high school students as seasonal farm laborers. It includes reports on the arrivals, departures, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York State War Council. Farm Manpower Service

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series documents the activities of federal, state, and local agencies and organizations implementing the Farm Labor Program, which the Farm Manpower Service served to coordinate. It includes draft and final legislation regarding the program, as well as mission statements, meeting minutes, and annual .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York State War Council

 

 

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This series contains correspondence, bulletins, newsletters, and posters sent to the War Council's Executive Secretary reporting on activities of agencies involved in war work and local war councils. Many organizations are represented in this series, including: Emergency Food Commission; Nursing Council; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives