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.
The series consists primarily of records pertaining to the War Council's notification of determination and recommendations for renewal of dispensation orders to hire minors during wartime. Also included are letters sent to the War Council and a significant number of press releases, primarily from the governor, pertaining to rationing and conservation; civilian defense; emergency planning; physical fitness; farm labor; use of vehicles and speed limits; promotion of the war abroad; and planning for selective service.
Creator
New York State War Council
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Bureau of Technical Military Training administrative reports, correspondence, and orders
Series Number
A0401
Summary
Military training of elementary and secondary school boys was administered by the Military Training Commission's Bureau of Technical Military Training. This series consists primarily of weekly training reports, but also includes annual reports, special orders, and correspondence. Also included is information on special issues faced by the commissionsuch as: non-compliance, attempted enforcement of drilling, efforts to discipline delinquent youth; renting of drill halls; and eliminating military drill in schools which provided similar physical training.
Creator
New York (State). Military Training Commission. Bureau of Technical Military Training
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Farm Cadet Victory Corps Program administrative records and correspondence
Series Number
A4355
Summary
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, and performance of farm cadets; transcripts of radio programs relating to the Farm Cadet Victory Corps; and a sample of a questionnaire given to farmers to assist in providing statistics on farm labor.
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.
War Council Farm Manpower Service Farm Labor Program procedure manuals
Series Number
A4349
Summary
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; policies concerning Cooperative and Membership Corporations; information on the transportation, health maintenance, and insurance of workers; and certificates and insignia given to workers in recognition of satisfactory performance.
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
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.