Wisconsin. State Department of Public Welfare: Inspection of Charitable and Penal Institutions, 1891-1947

Summary Information

Title: Wisconsin. State Department of Public Welfare: Inspection of Charitable and Penal Institutions
Inclusive Dates: 1891-1947

Creator:
  • Wisconsin. State Department of Public Welfare
Call Number: Series 1359

Quantity: 12.4 c.f. (20 archives boxes, 4 card file cartons, 1 half record center carton, and 5 volumes)

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Inspection records by the Wisconsin State Department of Public Welfare, 1891-1947, of private, semi-private, and public institutions, including mental health hospitals, Indian schools, orphanages, rescue missions, reformatories, county jails, prisons, charities, and hospitals. The records include detailed reports of the condition of the facilities and the quality of inmate care.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ser01359
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