Field Service Section Records of Field Representatives and of Districts, 1919–1920

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Field Service Section Records of Field Representatives and of Districts, 1919–1920

1919-1920

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/5443114

This series contains records relating to efforts by the War Department to assist veterans seeking jobs in the private sector. The records were maintained by the Service and Information Branch. Series topics include the registration and job placement of veterans, the general economic and employment situation, the employment outlook in various industries, job openings with specific companies, medical issues affecting veterans, and vocational training. The series also contains records relating to efforts by private organizations to assist veterans. These organizations include the American Legion, the American Red Cross, the Jewish Welfare Board, and the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).

3 linear feet, 11 linear inches

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National Archives at College Park

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SNAC Resource ID: 11675302

National Archives at College Park

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National Jewish Welfare Board

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Origins of the National Jewish Welfare Board (1913-1919) Organized in 1917 to meet the needs of Jewish servicemen in the Armed Forces, the National Jewish Welfare Board (JWB) became a national federation of local agencies and social service institutions dedicated to meeting the social, cultural, intellectual, physical and spiritual needs of the American Jewish community. The roots of JWB can be traced to the founding of the Council of Young Men's Hebrew and Kindred Associations (YMHA-KA) ...