Department of Social Welfare files relating to public health
Series Number
A3274
Summary
This series contains correspondence, reports, project applications, proposals, news releases, articles, newspaper clippings, speeches, programs, publications, charts, maps, schedules, and other literature about public health in New York State. Most records which document public health, public assistance, and health insurance, were created and maintained by Dr. H. Jackson Davis, who established the first statewide health care program for persons on public relief assistance. Also included are medical plans from New York counties and literature on milk sanitation.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Social Welfare
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Working and report files relating to Temporary Legislative Commission to Formulate a Long Range State Health Program
Series Number
A3275
Summary
The Temporary Legislative Commission to Formulate a Long Range State Health Program, later the Health Preparedness Commission, studied and recommended ways to improve and maintain the health of all New Yorkers. This series consists of reports; charts; statistics; estimates; minutes of meetings; planning documents; and press releases, notices, and newspaper articles documenting the Commission's work.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Social Welfare
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series contains correspondence, memoranda, and pamphlets detailing the work of War Transportation Committee director, R. C. Georger, in implementing, supervising, and coordinating the committee's work to promote the conservation of transportation resources. The series primarily contains correspondence between Georger and either committee personnel or other organizations involved in war transportation issues. Topics include: car pooling; publicity; rationing; review of spur, or alternate, routes to avoid congestion; and school bus conservation. Routine administrative matters are also detailed.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Social Welfare
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.