Illinois. State Commission to Investigate Living Conditions of the Urban Colored Population.

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The State Commission to Investigate Living Conditions of the Urban Colored Population was created by General Assembly on July 1, 1939. Under terms of act Commission was to "inquire into economic, cultural, health and living conditions of urban colored population of the State," and to report to General Assembly before March 1, 1941 with recommendations to improve these conditions. After preliminary investigation Commission decided that General Assembly would have to allow more time for Commission to complete its inquiries. Consequently General Assembly appropriated additional funds which allowed Commission to operate until 1943.

From the description of Transcripts of Commission hearings, November 29, 1940; January 3, 4, 27, 1941. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37767511

Role Title Holding Repository
Place Name Admin Code Country
Illinois
Subject
African Americans
African Americans
Cities and towns
Universities and colleges
Depressions
Discrimination
Labor unions
Minorities
Police
Public welfare
Race relations
Schools
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1940

Active 1941

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