Helen Daniels collection
Collection
Identifier: S2565
Scope and Contents
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
- 1935-1971
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Born in Tipton, Indiana, on February 28, 1907, Helen Daniels became one of the most effective lobbyists for human welfare issues in Indiana. During her forty year career as a social worker for the Community Service Council, Public Health Center, and Juvenile Court, Helen Daniels battled for better administration of poor relief funds, stricter child abuse laws, and a separate health and hospital corporation for Marion County. Daniels was an extremely effective lobbyist for more than thirty years and influenced the community around her. Daniels died on April 2, 1995.
Extent
.2 Cubic Feet (5 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Helen Daniels on 1977/03/08.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed in 2004 by Lucinda Barnhart. EAD finding aid created in 2004 by Lucinda Barnhart. EAD finding aid updated 2019/09/26 by Lauren Patton.
- Title
- Helen Daniels collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
