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 in food harvesting and processing jobs, additional labor on farms, assistance in buying farms, and details of Selective Service classifications and releases from service in order to work in food production.
Creator
New York State War Council. Farm Manpower Service
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Farm Labor Program administrative and organizational records
Series Number
A4356
Summary
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 reports. Plans for programs and campaigns to mobilize workers and news releases reflect worker mobilization efforts in response to the farm labor shortage.
Creator
New York State War Council. Farm Manpower Service
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.