Press files, 1937-1980.

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Press files, 1937-1980.

Press releases, public service spot announcements for radio and television, and radio talks about highway safety prepared for broadcast or publication by Wisconsin media.

12.0 c.f. (14 archives boxes and 50 v.)

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Wisconsin. Office of Transportation Safety

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In 1935 recognition of highway safety as a major concern was evidenced by creation of the Safety Promotion Division of the state Highway Commission (WIHV85-A1883) Chapter 253, Laws of Wisconsin. In 1939, the division went to the newly-formed Motor Vehicle Dept. (WIHV87-A1265) under Chapter 110, Laws of Wisconsin. In 1968 the office became the Bureau of Highway Safety Promotion in the Motor Vehicle Division (WIHV85-A711) in the new Dept. of Transportation (WIHV87-A1884). ...