Illinois State Council of Defense (World War I)
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The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Women's Committee minutes and proceedings, 1917-1920. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678186
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Employment Service correspondence files, 1915-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37649319
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Boys' Working Reserve correspondence, pamphlets, reports, and bulletins, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37667551
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Committee on Public Information--Special Citizen's Committee of Chicago photograph album, 1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678589
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Cook County Committee members register, 1917-1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678344
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Liberty loan record, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37649685
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Military Affairs Committee administrative files, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37650125
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Committee on Public Information Four-Minute Men speaking evaluation files, 1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678568
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Women's Committee pamphlets, bulletins, and reports, 1917-1920. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678282
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Commercial economy correspondence and agreements, 1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678770
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Neighborhood Committee correspondence, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678812
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Neighborhood Committee membership card file, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 38166223
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Employment Service administrative files, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37649248
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Labor Committee report on East St. Louis race riots, 1917. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678323
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Military Affairs Committee Illinois Volunteer Training Corps correspondence, bulletins, and pamphlets, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37650145
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Neighborhood Committee administrative files, 1917-1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678799
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Newspaper clippings, 1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37649764
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of United States Food Administration questionnaires, 1918-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678680
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Employment Service general and special orders, 1918-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37649288
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of YMCA correspondence, bulletins, and news articles, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37649822
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Non-War Construction Bureau administrative files, 1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37649650
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Committee on Public Information Four-Minute Men Cook County name file, 1917-1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678425
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Committee on Public Information Four-Minute Men bulletins, 1917-1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678545
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Committee on Public Information Four-Minute Men correspondence and pamphlets, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678470
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of License Committee administrative files, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678172
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Committee on Public Information Four-Minute Men scrapbooks, 1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678512
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Ordnance Department job application record, 1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37649615
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Advisory Committee on the Electrical Industry administrative files, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37649795
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Food and Fuel Administration's bulletins, press releases, pamphlets, and photographs, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678732
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Food Production and Conservation Committee Secretary's correspondence file, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678666
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Cook County Neighborhood Committee entertainers files, 1917-1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678890
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Mailing list, ca. 1917-1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37649724
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Cook County Neighborhood Committee officers and volunteers, 1917-1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678847
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Committee on Public Information four-minute men enrollment and service cards, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678381
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Boys' Working Reserve Service files, 1918-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37668856
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Field Division bulletins, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37649597
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Food Production and Conservation Committee farm labor applications and working files, 1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678635
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Food Production and Conservation Committee correspondence, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678609
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Downstate Neighborhood Committee officers and volunteers, 1917-1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678873
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Historical files, 1917-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37649172
The Illinois State Council of Defense, comprised of fifteen gubernatorially appointed defense experts, was created on May 2, 1917 and served for the duration of WWI. Council duties included assisting and cooperating with the Council of National Defense and other state councils of defense; recommending necessary defense legislation; and administering state defense plans established with the Council of National Defense. Besides the authority to adopt its own procedures; the council could form committees outside its membership; organize subordinate bodies for special investigation assistance; subpoena witnesses; and require testimony. All state and local officers, departments, institutions, and agencies were required to cooperate with the council by rendering aid and assistance upon request.
From the description of Neighborhood Committee membership files, 1917-1918. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37678830
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- World War, 1914-1918
- World War, 1914-1918
- Weapons
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- Conservation of natural resources
- World War, 1914-1918
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Places:
- Illinois--Urbana (as recorded)
- Great Lakes Naval Training Center (Great Lakes, Ill.) (as recorded)
- East Saint Louis (Ill.) (as recorded)
- Urbana (Ill.) (as recorded)
- Cook County (Ill.) (as recorded)
- Illinois--Springfield (as recorded)
- Illinois--East Saint Louis (as recorded)
- Chicago (Ill.) (as recorded)
- Illinois (as recorded)
- Germany (as recorded)
