Occupational Deferment Committee records
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Summary Information

Title: Occupational Deferment Committee records
Inclusive Dates: 1940-1971

Creator:
  • Occupational Deferment Committee (1940-1971)
Unique Identifier: Series 5/64

Quantity: Collection consists of paper records
  • 15.42 Linear Feet
  • 37 letter document boxes

Repository:
University of Wisconsin-Madison. University Archives and Records Management


Abstract:
This collection contains case files, statistical reports, minutes, correspondence, and policy statements generated by the University Committee on Occupational Deferment. The Occupational Deferment Committee was established in 1940 to cooperate with local draft boards in all matters concerning deferment of University of Wisconsin-Madison staff members and students. It provided military counseling and information on draft policies, submitted documentation to draft boards to support requests for reclassification, and on behalf of the University requested deferment of employees deemed essential. The committee operated through World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It originally represented the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, UW-Milwaukee campus, the University Center System, and the Extension Division, then expanded to include representatives for UW-Parkside and UW-Green Bay.

Language: English .

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-ua-series5_64
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