Joint Committee on Industrial and Labor Conditions postwar planning background files
Series Number
L0071
Summary
These records were gathered by the Joint Committee on Industrial and Labor Conditions in planning programs to foster economic expansion in the State after World War II. They contain information from federal and state agencies as well as private industries and organizations. Records include correspondence, reports, bulletins, pamphlets, and articles on topics such as veteran's employment, training, public works programs, agricultural development, and expansion in construction and manufacturing industries.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Joint Committee on Industrial and Labor Conditions
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
The clippings and correspondence in this scrapbook relate broadly to statewide operations of the Food Commission. The commission oversaw state policy relating to production, supply, and distribution control of food, ensuring that there were adequate supplies at reasonable and preventing speculation and hoarding during wartime. Topics include: local relations with the state; farm bureau labor rallies; disposition of poultry stock and eggs; labor shortages and state aid proposals; plans to "conscript" boys and girls in farm labor; and conservation efforts.
Creator
New York (State). Food Supply Commission
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Department of Agriculture and Markets marketing order ballot and voter registration files
Series Number
13565
Summary
These files from the Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Marketing contain marketing orders, petitions, hearing notices, transcripts, memoranda regarding referendum results, lists of growers for specific products, and original ballots. Marketing orders are issued to regulate the sale of commodities, encourage balance between supply and demand and prevent price extremes detrimental to producers and consumers alike. The records document procedures for issuing marketing orders and the process of hearings, voting, and amendment of orders as prescribed by law.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Agriculture and Markets. Division of Market Information
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.