Monthly reports, 1916-1930.

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Monthly reports, 1916-1930.

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The Division of Aid and Relief and its predecessor were responsible for the welfare of adult poor without legal settlement, either confined to state medical facilities or provided with public relief by local authorities. These monthly reports include statistics of cases and lists of clients dealt with.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Massachusetts. Division of Aid and Relief

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