United States Public Service Reserve correspondence files, 1917-1918.

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United States Public Service Reserve correspondence files, 1917-1918.

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The series consists primarily of original correspondence sent to the New York State Defense Council regarding service in the U.S. Public Service Reserve, and copies of responses sent to the applicants. The responses were typically written by Frederic E. Foster, Assistant Secretary of the Council, who was also assistant to William A. Orr, State Director of the U.S. Public Reserve and Secretary of the Council. Also included in the series are memoranda and correspondence of national, state, and local officials involved in recruitment and organization efforts; data on inductions and labor needs; a few supply invoices; and memoranda, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and forms on the shipyard volunteer program and related correspondence relating to its "Four Minute Men" publicity.

0.8 cu. ft.Copies: 3 microfilm reels; 35mm.

New York State Archives

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Hall, William E.

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Resident of Mt. Clemens, Michigan. From the description of William E. Hall papers, 1876-1904. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34423361 ...

Orr, William A.

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Smith, A. D. (Anthony David)

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New York State Defense Council

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The State Defense Council was created by Chapter 369 of the Laws of 1917. Its responsibilities included making "all investigations and plans for efficient coordination and cooperation of the military, industrial, agricultural and commercial resources of the state in time of war". It was charged with the "creation of relations which render possible immediate concentration and utilization of state resources for military purposes". Preparedness meant the organization and coordination o...

United States. Public Service Reserve.

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Foster, Frederic E.

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