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Description

A file of documents relating to the meetings of the Warwickshire Women's Land Army (W.L.A.) County Committee and its Welfare Sub-Committee between 1942 and 1947. Subjects covered in the file include the administration of the committee; the labour position of volunteer girls, including unemployment, dismissals, and resignations; the working conditions of volunteers, including the requirement for medical examinations, holidays such as Christmas leave, compensation for accidents, and proficiency tests; the training of volunteers, including instruction in milking and working as a forewomen; and the provision of accommodation for volunteers, including hostels and rest-break houses. Other subjects discussed include the promotion of the W.L.A. through publicity campaigns, including rallies and literature; domestic provisions including bicycles, cosmetics, and quilts; clothing provisions for volunteers, including uniforms and wedding dresses; entertainment and recreation provisions, including clubs, health lectures, drama, homecraft and cookery classes, parties, and films; and the post-war plans for the W.L.A., including demobilisation.

Keywords

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