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The Social Welfare History Image Portal brings together photographs, pamphlets, artifacts and documents chronicling the history of the nation's response to human need. This history includes the work of volunteer organizations, reform movements, social workers, and government legislation and systems.
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They Are Advancing
Pamphlet advocating for the Child Labor Amendment, passed in 1924, but never ratified.
Woman Citizen, November 6, 1920
The Woman Citizen, November 6, 1920 was published following the first presidential election in which women could vote -- November 2, 1920."ELECTION…
Protect our American Youth by Prohibiting the Liquor Traffic
Woman's Christian Temperance Union placard. A stick handle was once attached to this sign.