New York State War Council. Committee on Discrimination in Employment

Governor Herbert H. Lehman appointed a Committee on Discrimination in Employment in March 1941 as part of the New York State Council of Defense for the purpose of encouraging complete utilization in defense work of all individuals without consideration of race, color, creed, or national origin.

The committee, chaired by the Industrial Commissioner, consisted of twenty-seven members, appointed by the governor, representing industrial, labor, civic, and racial organizations. Freida S. Miller was the first chairperson of the committee; later Alvin Johnson held that position.

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