Director's subject files, 1916-1922, 1929-1993.

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Director's subject files, 1916-1922, 1929-1993.

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Subject files kept by the director's office pertaining to the general administration, activities, and policies of the division. Major topics covered in the subject files include air and water pollution, hazardous/toxic substances, mercury contamination, pesticides/herbicides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), community health services, formaldehyde, lead-based paints, methemoglobinemia, mosquitoes, typhoid fever, budget, children's camps, emergency/disaster plans, Indian affairs, industrial camps, migrant labor, legislation, the Missouri and Red Rivers, plumbing, plastic pipes, power lines, rules/regulations, sanitarians, toxicology, and a St. Louis Park creosote problem.

7.9 cu. ft. (8 boxes).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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