Sociological Department welfare reports, 1936-1943.

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Sociological Department welfare reports, 1936-1943.

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The Sociological Department Welfare reports consists of typed data sheets listing employees and public assistance amounts. The reports also include bi-weekly lists of employees returned to work as well as a small number of index cards also listing public assistance funds received.

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