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Welfare Council of New York City manuscript collection

Call Number

1985.036

Date

1837-1937, inclusive

Creator

Falconer, Douglas C.
Brandt, Lilian
Lonigan, Edna
Welfare Council of New York City

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet in one manuscript box

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

This Welfare Council of New York City manuscript collection spans the period 1837 to 1937 and measures 0.42 linear feet. The collection consists of typewritten manuscripts that document the Great Depression of the 1930s. These documents cover issues such as unemployment, housing, health, education, crime, and the overall social situation. All issues are presented in the context of social work and relief programs conducted at the time in New York City and Brooklyn. Also included are manuscripts on previous economic depressions that occured during the 19th century. All of the manuscripts were produced during the 1930s.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to users without restriction.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date (if known); Welfare Council of New York City manuscript collection, 1985.036, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Joan W. Glazier, 1981.

Collection processed by

Matthew Gorham

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-21 11:17:34 +0000.
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Language: English

Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Box: 1985.036 1 of 1 (Material Type: Text)
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201