General and direct relief case files, 1933-1970. [microform]

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General and direct relief case files, 1933-1970. [microform]

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Case files of individuals and families receiving general and direct relief from the Shawano County Department of Public Welfare. Content of the case files varies and may include applications for Drought Relief, Work Relief, Direct Relief, Non-resident and Indian Relief or any combination of relief services. Case files typically include records of case worker home visits, family budgets, applications for Works Projects Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) employment, background information on applicants, and correspondence concerning case work. Some case files may also include relevant court proceedings, newspaper clippings, and personal correspondence.

22 reels of microfilm (35 mm.)

University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Cofrin Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7419466

University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Cofrin Library

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Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)

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United States. Work Projects Administration

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Shawano County (Wis.). Dept. of Public Welfare.

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