Subject Files of Otis A. Singletary, (a series), 1964-65.

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Subject Files of Otis A. Singletary, (a series), 1964-65.

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These records include correspondence, reports, legal documents, transcripts, contracts, speeches, and press clippinga containing much information on the development of the Job Corps camps and Conservation Centers, including information on the selection of locations, the preparation of their budgets, contracts for facilities and supplies, the setting of standards for enrollee admission and training, appointment of their staffs, and dissemination of publicity. Also included are proposals from business and other organizations for the training of Job Corps youth. The records concern relations of the Job Corps with the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior, with other government agencies, and with State Governors; reflect contacts with potential enrollees and interested citizens; and pertain to relevant legislation, program development and evaluation, conferences and meeting, press reaction to the Job Corps, other OEO programs, and organizational and administrative matters.

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United States. Department of Agriculture

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The United States Department of Agriculture was established in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln and was elevated to a Cabinet level organization by President Grover Cleveland in 1889. The Department of Agriculture assists farmers and producers of food as well as creating policies and programs related to food distribution and nutrition information. The United States Department of Agriculture controls a number of regional offices through out the continential United States and its territories....

Singletary, Otis A.

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United States. Office of Economic Opportunity

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Job Corps (U.S.)

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The Job Corps provided work experience and training for youths from 16 to 21 years if age who had not completed their secondary education or who were unable to find satisfactory jobs. They were trained in conservation camps and in residential or work training centers. The Job Corps program was delegated to the Department of Labor on July 1, 1969. From the description of Records of the Job Corps, (a subgroup introduction), 1964-1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122597171 S...

United States Department of the Interior

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