Description
The records consist of correspondence, expense statements, memoranda, pamphlets, and reports, relating to the physical and
social condition of children in the United States, the status of school health education and health service programs, and
proposals for the promotion of child welfare. Reports of the American Child Health Association are included.
Background
The White House Conference on Child Health and Protection was convened by President Herbert Hoover in Washington, D.C. on
November 19-21, 1930, to raise awareness and focus public attention on issues affecting children. These conferences on children
and youth were held at approximately ten-year intervals starting in 1909.
Extent
151 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 scrapbook, 3 linear feet
(64.4 Linear Feet)
Restrictions
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Availability
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.