Minneapolis (Minn.) . Division of Public Relief
Organization
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Department of Public Welfare, Food Stamp Division Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: M/A 0219
Description of Contents
This scrapbook documents the years of food stamp program from 1939-1945. It appears to be from the office of O.A. Pearson, Superintendent, Division of Public Relief. The scrapbook includes photographs of the Minneapolis Food Stamp Division's offices and staff and the men and women who came to receive the stamps. It has a floor plan diagram of the offices, photo of a sign stating what foods were available, and later photos of the Millionth Dollar Food Stamp issued (April 20, 1940). Other...
Dates:
1939 - 1945