Appeals Section general correspondence, 1936-1939.

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Appeals Section general correspondence, 1936-1939.

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Correspondence, opinions, and statistical reports concerning complaints and appeal cases seeking alterations in public assistance decisions and actions.

1.2 c.f. (3 archives boxes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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