Minnesota Council on Adoptions files, 1903-1952 (bulk 1934-1939).

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Minnesota Council on Adoptions files, 1903-1952 (bulk 1934-1939).

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Records of this group, including the minutes which cover monthly meetings held between September and May, where membership visited facilities and heard speeches on various topics relating to the adoption of children. There is also documentation of committees on conferences, educational issues, research, the monthly program, and correspondence concerning licensure and inspection of private adoption agencies and orphanages in the Twin Cities area. No information on individuals is included, however, anonymous cases were sometimes used as illustrations of problems, situations, and current practice.

0.5 cu. ft. (16 folders in partial box).

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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The Minnesota Council on Adoptions gathered, studied, and evaluated information relative to the placement of children in permanent homes and made the material available to the community. Active membership was limited to those individuals (case workers and case supervisors) actually working with the adoption of children or those involved with the supervision of children at state institutions. Associate members were considered upon application. Membership was drawn from various agencies in the Twi...

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