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House Bill 1215 documents, 1935-1969, undated

 File — Folder: S2565-03

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The collection consists of five folders that contain papers on the Indiana Citizens Committee on Child Welfare Legislation, (ICCCWL), House Bill 1215, miscellaneous newspaper clippings, and correspondence. The ICCCWL was an organization that lobbied for child welfare and stricter child abuse laws. House Bill 1215, sponsored by Congressman William Latz, was a bill that would shift the administration of Township Poor Relief from the Township Trustees to the County Welfare Departments. Daniels supported this bill and worked tirelessly for its passage. The correspondence mainly includes letters and telegrams regarding House Bill 1215.

Dates

  • 1935-1969, undated

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: .2 Cubic Feet (5 folders)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

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