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Hugh R. Jackson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Sw 166

Scope and Content

The collection includes a memoir in which Jackson describes his experiences as Director of Public Assistance for the New York City Department of Welfare, a series of reports issued by the New York State Governor's Commission on Unemployment Relief, and a 1933 publication of Jackson's "Welfare Administration in New York State Cities."

Dates

  • Creation: 1933-1941

Language of Materials

English

Use of Materials

Open for use in Social Welfare History Archives reading room.

Copyright

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Historical Note

Jackson served as Executive Secretary and the Director of Research to the New York State Governor's Commission on Unemployment Relief and as Director of Public Assistance for the New York City Deptartment of Welfare from 1939-1941.

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Abstract

The collection includes a memoir in which Jackson describes his experiences as Director of Public Assistance for the New York City Deptartment of Welfare; a series of reports issued by the New York State Governor's Commission on Unemployment Relief; and a 1933 publication of Jackson's "Welfare Administration in New York State Cities."

Other Finding Aid

Unpublished inventory available. Please contact Archives for more information.

Title
Hugh R. Jackson papers, 1933-1941
Date
June 2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Collecting Area Details

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