Correspondence with federal and state Offices of Economic Opportunity
Series Number
A4269
Summary
Federal and State Offices of Economic Opportunity provide financial support for local anti-poverty campaigns among migrant workers, in the form of grants, loans, and loan guarantees, to assist in housing, sanitation, education, and day care of children. These files contain grant proposals; applications for the Community Action Programs especially the New York State Migrant Child Care Program; contracts for expenditure of funds; grant approvals; monthly financial reports; status reports; audit surveys; progress reports; and community action guides.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Agriculture and Markets
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series contains over 300 black-and-white photographs (most 8 x 10) taken to document the activities of, and the individuals who worked for, the New York State War Council. Photographs depict: the Emergency Food Commission; salvage collection; the Physical Fitness Office; U.S. Cadet Nurses; the War Bond program; migrant labor camps; the Home Accident Prevention program; Chinese labor as part of the Farm Manpower Service; publicity activities; War Council officers and personnel; victory gardens; and child care institutions.
Creator
New York State War Council
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets applications for migrant labor registration certificates
Series Number
A0511
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
New York (State). Department of Agriculture and Markets
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.