Illinois Emergency Relief Commission

Established in 1932 to provide relief to the many people throughout Illinois suffering from effects of the depression. In 1941 was changed to the Illinois Public Aid Commission. The state allocated funds for relief and was later assisted by the federal government. The commission originally consisted of seven men who chose agencies to assist with the relief effort under strict control of the commission. Over the years it grew and changed and in 1963 it became the Illinois Department of Public Aid.

From the description of Records, 1932-1963. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 50498260