Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
The Department of Agriculture and Markets required all migrants to register. The labor certificates include name and address
of registrant; farm worked; number of migrants needed; migrant's home state; employment dates; name and address of camp where
housed; list of crops and type of work; wages paid by type of crop; charges to migrants including for meals, room, electricity,
and transportation to New York State; and if migrants were covered by workmen's compensation or farmer's liability insurance.
Creator:
Title:
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets applications for migrant labor registration certificates
Quantity:
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates:
1971-1973
Series Number:
A0511