Subject files, 1947-1969.

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Subject files, 1947-1969.

This series consists of the subject files of the Florida Children's Commission from 1947 to 1969. The records include reports, surveys, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. It documents the Commission's interest in the activities of various children and youth organizations, conferences, institutions, industrial schools, county committees, and regional meetings.

5 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7341359

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Florida Children's Commission

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The Florida Children's Commission was created in 1947 (Ch. 23810, Laws) to research the needs of the state's children and youth; to review legislation concerning children and youth; to appraise the availability, accessibility, and adequacy of services for children and youth; and to encourage and foster local community action through County Children's Committees. The Commission provided no actual services; its main function was to be a clearinghouse and coordinator for other agencies. The Commiss...