Records of the Washington State Department of Institutions, 1955-1971.

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Records of the Washington State Department of Institutions, 1955-1971.

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The collection is divided into Administration files, consisting of correspondence, reports and subject files on many topics of concern to the agency, including the capitol building; and Institutions files, files concerning the separate institutions mentioned above, to a great extent focusing on events, policies, construction, maintenance, admissions, budgetary matters, and personnel. A number of the institutions mentioned are juvenile detention facilities.

184 cubic ft.

Washington State Archives, Southwest Regional Branch

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SNAC Resource ID: 6863887

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