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| Social Security
Textual Records in NARA
II |
Detailed
Inventory of Social Security Record Collections
Group 2: Records of the
Social Security Board (1935-1947) |
| Table 25: Records
of the Social Security Board (1 Box) |
| (X-REF. TO NARA FINDING AIDS: MLR-UD, Entry
3) |
| RECORD
GROUP |
STACK
AREA |
ROW
|
COMPARTMENT
|
SHELF
|
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
7 |
7 |
| Box 1: Records Relating to Field Office Locations,
1936 |
| Table 28: Records
of the Office of the Commissioner-Notes of Proceedings of the
Board of Social Security, the Commissioner of Social Security,
and the Welfare Commissioner ("Informal Notes"), 1936-67 (16
Boxes) |
| (X-REF. TO NARA FINDING AIDS: MLR-A1, Entry
26-A) |
| RECORD
GROUP |
STACK
AREA |
ROW
|
COMPARTMENT
|
SHELF
|
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
11 |
3 |
Box 1: January-October
1936
Box 2: November 1936-June 1937
Box 3: July 1937-June 1938
Box 4: July 1938-March 1939
Box 5: April-December 1939 |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
11 |
4 |
Box 6: January-December
1940
Box 7: January 1941-June 1942
Box 8: July 1942-July 1943
Box 9: August 1943-December 1944
Box 10: January 1945-July 1946
Box 11: August 1946-December 1948
Box 12: January 1949-December 1952 |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
11 |
5 |
Box 13: February 1953-December
1957
Box 14: February 1958-January 1963
Box 15: February 1963-August 1967
Box 16: Welfare Commissioner, Minutes of Staff Meetings, 1963-67 |
| Table
B31: Records of the Social Security Board, Central File, (1935-1947)
(563 Boxes) |
THE CENTRAL FILES (or General Files, as they were first
called) were set up by the Social Security Board early in 1936
as its central depository of records. As such, they were supposed
to contain copies of all general and special correspondence
except that which might be retained in the files of the chairman
or of the executive director. They were also supposed to represent
the agency's historical collection but, as it happened, the
various bureaus and offices set up their own files and did not
always send copies for deposit with Central Files.
Originally the Central Files were divided into four categories:
an administrative group, a group set up according to region,
a State group (composed of correspondence with and about the
States), and a general alphabetical group (supposedly for inquiries
on subjects not specifically related to a particular program).
The Central Files collection stopped after 1947, when the Social
Security Administration files system was reorganized. Overall,
the collection runs from 1935 to 1947, and consists of 555 boxes
stored in the National Archives Building under Record Group
47. As much as one-half of this material is made up of cross-reference
sheets; however, it also contains hundreds of original incoming
pieces of correspondence, as well as inter-office and intra-agency
memoranda originating with the Social Security Administration.
The administrative records reveal a major emphasis on the Informational
Service programs and the responsibilities incumbent upon the
Bureau of Business Management. In fact, this material constitutes
the best source for these areas.
In the regional group, each region is dealt with separately.
This material is worth consulting particularly in connection
with the informational program; the beginning of the regional
offices; the problems peculiar to each particular region; personnel
problems and State legislation; and the relationships of the
regional office with the headquarters office, with various bureaus
and offices, with field representatives, and with State officials.
In the State group, particularly worthwhile is the correspondence
reflecting attitudes of State, county, and even local officials.
These records are also useful for reconstructing the story of
how legislation covering unemployment compensation and public
assistance was enacted, and how the separate programs were set
into operation.{25}
The 095 group, or general alphabetical material, is made up
mostly of cross-reference sheets. However, these may prove useful.
Much of the incoming correspondence lodged here consists of
inquiries, complaints, and letters from persons trying to secure
benefits, quite often by way of their Congressmen. |
| RECORD
GROUP |
STACK
AREA |
ROW
|
COMPARTMENT
|
SHELF
|
| X-REF. TO NARA FINDING
AIDS: PI-183 Entry 20 |
| The Administrative
Group (245 Boxes) |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
12 |
3 |
Box 1: 000 to 000.3
Box 2: 000.3 to 011
Box 3: 011 to 011.1
Box 4: 011.1
Box 5: 011.1 to 011.4
Box 6: 011.4 to 012
Box 7: 012 to 013 |
Boxes 1-14 [000-024]
The material in these boxes is difficult to summarize since
it covers many areas, none too deeply. Touched upon are items
in connection with national defense, some regional activities--including
situation reports on field operations. A few small but significant
items point up the role played by social security as an issue
in the election of 1936. The quantity gets heavier as the records
turn toward complaints of individuals who were not receiving
benefits, and to criticisms about the act itself by private
citizens and by Congressmen. There is correspondence (much of
it the expression of views on proposed changes in the act) from
individuals, organizations, Congressmen, and agency officials.
There is correspondence between Arthur J. Altmeyer and President
Roosevelt on the Ohio situation in 1939-1940. There are references
to contacts with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Bureau
of the Budget, the Post Office Department, and the Department
of justice on various matters, including views on proposed amendments
to the Social Security Act.
Terminology is given considerable attention, including that
involved when the Bureau of Federal Old-Age Benefits changed
its name to the Bureau of Old-Age Insurance.
The files contain information on the Clark Amendment, its consideration
by the Joint House and Senate Committee in 1936, and the significant
role played by Murray Latimer in getting this amendment shelved.
The opposition from numerous groups and individuals to the payment
of social security taxes is revealed, as are the views of organized
labor, business groups, the insurance industry, State legislatures,
in the form of resolutions, letters, etc., on questions of coverage.
Some evidence of the relationship with the Subcommittee on Social
Security of the Commerce Department's Business Advisory Council
is revealed here. The Board took cognizance of the various proposals
to replace the Social Security Act, including the Townsend Plan,
the General Welfare of America and "Ham and Eggs"
proposals.
Much time was given to the interpretation of numerous aspects
of administering the act, including the collection of taxes,
and rules and regulations to be followed on procedures. There
are a few pieces on dealings with the International Labor Organization,
and some correspondence with the National Resources Committee
(later the National Resources Planning Board). |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
12 |
4 |
Box 8: 013.1 to 013.3
Box 9: 013.3 to 013.32
Box 10: 013.32 to 015.13
Box 11: 016 to 016.2
Box 12: 016.2
Box 13: 016.2 to 024
Box 14: 024 to 025 |
Boxes 1-14 [000-024]
The material in these boxes is difficult to summarize since
it covers many areas, none too deeply. Touched upon are items
in connection with national defense, some regional activities--including
situation reports on field operations. A few small but significant
items point up the role played by social security as an issue
in the election of 1936. The quantity gets heavier as the records
turn toward complaints of individuals who were not receiving
benefits, and to criticisms about the act itself by private
citizens and by Congressmen. There is correspondence (much of
it the expression of views on proposed changes in the act) from
individuals, organizations, Congressmen, and agency officials.
There is correspondence between Arthur J. Altmeyer and President
Roosevelt on the Ohio situation in 1939-1940. There are references
to contacts with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Bureau
of the Budget, the Post Office Department, and the Department
of justice on various matters, including views on proposed amendments
to the Social Security Act.
Terminology is given considerable attention, including that
involved when the Bureau of Federal Old-Age Benefits changed
its name to the Bureau of Old-Age Insurance.
The files contain information on the Clark Amendment, its consideration
by the Joint House and Senate Committee in 1936, and the significant
role played by Murray Latimer in getting this amendment shelved.
The opposition from numerous groups and individuals to the payment
of social security taxes is revealed, as are the views of organized
labor, business groups, the insurance industry, State legislatures,
in the form of resolutions, letters, etc., on questions of coverage.
Some evidence of the relationship with the Subcommittee on Social
Security of the Commerce Department's Business Advisory Council
is revealed here. The Board took cognizance of the various proposals
to replace the Social Security Act, including the Townsend Plan,
the General Welfare of America and "Ham and Eggs"
proposals.
Much time was given to the interpretation of numerous aspects
of administering the act, including the collection of taxes,
and rules and regulations to be followed on procedures. There
are a few pieces on dealings with the International Labor Organization,
and some correspondence with the National Resources Committee
(later the National Resources Planning Board). |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
12 |
5 |
Box 15: 025 to 026
Box 16: 026 to 031.01
Box 17: 031.1 June 1937 to 032.1 A-Z
Box 18: 032.1 December 1936 to 032.2 December 1936
Box 19: 032.11 to 032.11 Calson
Box 20: 032.11 Claypool-Green
Box 21: 032.11 Greever-Ludlow |
Boxes 14-56 [025-049]
Of major importance are materials dealing with the various advisory
councils and committees. There are minutes of some meetings
of the Business Advisory Council of the Commerce Department
and of its Subcommittee on Social Security, held in 1935 and
1936. There are the various reports of, and the background to
the final report of, the Advisory Council on Social Security,
1938.
Among the other significant committees represented here are
the Committee on Economic Security and the Interdepartmental
Committee to Coordinate Health and Welfare Activities.
Boxes 19-28 contain individual folders for each member of Congress.
Some of these are useful, some are not. These files reflect
the pressures exerted on the Board in connection with the location
of Social Security Board offices and with appointments to various
posts.
The remainder of the boxes, beginning with 28 and running through
56 contain folder after folder of correspondence with various
other Federal agencies. Of the many included, these are the
most useful:
the Department of Labor (especially on the dealings with the
U.S. Employment Service), the Children's Bureau, the Works Progress
Administration, the Railroad Retirement Board, the Veterans'
Administration, the Department of the Treasury, the Bureau of
Internal Revenue, the Post Office Department, the Department
of Justice, the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Indian
Affairs, the National Parks Service, the Department of Agriculture,
the Department of Commerce (particularly the Business Advisory
Committee), the Bureau of the Census, the Central Statistical
Board, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, the National
Emergency Council, the National Labor Relations Board, the National
Recovery Administration, the National Resources Planning Board,
and the Tennessee Valley Authority. |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
12 |
6 |
Box 22: 032.11 Ludlow-Sacks
Box 23: 032.11 Satterfield-Z
Box 24: 032.21 to 032.22 Burton
Box 25: 032.22 Byrd-Duffy
Box 26: 032.22 Ellender-Lewis
Box 27: 032.22 Lodge-Russell
Box 28: 032.22 Slattery to 040.01-5.3 |
Boxes 14-56 [025-049]
Of major importance are materials dealing with the various advisory
councils and committees. There are minutes of some meetings
of the Business Advisory Council of the Commerce Department
and of its Subcommittee on Social Security, held in 1935 and
1936. There are the various reports of, and the background to
the final report of, the Advisory Council on Social Security,
1938.
Among the other significant committees represented here are
the Committee on Economic Security and the Interdepartmental
Committee to Coordinate Health and Welfare Activities.
Boxes 19-28 contain individual folders for each member of Congress.
Some of these are useful, some are not. These files reflect
the pressures exerted on the Board in connection with the location
of Social Security Board offices and with appointments to various
posts.
The remainder of the boxes, beginning with 28 and running through
56 contain folder after folder of correspondence with various
other Federal agencies. Of the many included, these are the
most useful:
the Department of Labor (especially on the dealings with the
U.S. Employment Service), the Children's Bureau, the Works Progress
Administration, the Railroad Retirement Board, the Veterans'
Administration, the Department of the Treasury, the Bureau of
Internal Revenue, the Post Office Department, the Department
of Justice, the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Indian
Affairs, the National Parks Service, the Department of Agriculture,
the Department of Commerce (particularly the Business Advisory
Committee), the Bureau of the Census, the Central Statistical
Board, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, the National
Emergency Council, the National Labor Relations Board, the National
Recovery Administration, the National Resources Planning Board,
and the Tennessee Valley Authority. |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
12 |
7 |
Box 29: 040.01-5.5 to 040.1 June 1936
Box 30: 040.1 June 1937-1942
Box 31: 040.1 1943-1945 to 040.2 June 1936-May 1937
Box 32: 040.2 June 1937-July 1938
Box 33: 040.2 August 1938 to 040.4 December 1937
Box 34: 040.4 January 1938 to 040.5 December 1937
Box 35: 040.5 January 1938 to 040.5 Kentucky |
Boxes 14-56 [025-049]
Of major importance are materials dealing with the various advisory
councils and committees. There are minutes of some meetings
of the Business Advisory Council of the Commerce Department
and of its Subcommittee on Social Security, held in 1935 and
1936. There are the various reports of, and the background to
the final report of, the Advisory Council on Social Security,
1938.
Among the other significant committees represented here are
the Committee on Economic Security and the Interdepartmental
Committee to Coordinate Health and Welfare Activities.
Boxes 19-28 contain individual folders for each member of Congress.
Some of these are useful, some are not. These files reflect
the pressures exerted on the Board in connection with the location
of Social Security Board offices and with appointments to various
posts.
The remainder of the boxes, beginning with 28 and running through
56 contain folder after folder of correspondence with various
other Federal agencies. Of the many included, these are the
most useful: the Department of Labor (especially on the dealings
with the U.S. Employment Service), the Children's Bureau, the
Works Progress Administration, the Railroad Retirement Board,
the Veterans' Administration, the Department of the Treasury,
the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Post Office Department,
the Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior, the
Bureau of Indian Affairs, the National Parks Service, the Department
of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce (particularly the
Business Advisory Committee), the Bureau of the Census, the
Central Statistical Board, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration,
the National Emergency Council, the National Labor Relations
Board, the National Recovery Administration, the National Resources
Planning Board, and the Tennessee Valley Authority. |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
13 |
1 |
Box 36: 040.5 Louisiana-Pennsylvania
Box 37: 040.5 Rhode Island to 040.7-2.9
Box 38: 040.8 to 041.2
Box 39: 042 to 042.2-1.3
Box 40: 042.22 to 042.2-8 December 1937
Box 41: 042.2-8 to 042.2-11 December 1936
Box 42: 042.2-11 January 1937 to 042.2-11.2 December 1939 |
Boxes 14-56 [025-049]
Of major importance are materials dealing with the various advisory
councils and committees. There are minutes of some meetings
of the Business Advisory Council of the Commerce Department
and of its Subcommittee on Social Security, held in 1935 and
1936. There are the various reports of, and the background to
the final report of, the Advisory Council on Social Security,
1938.
Among the other significant committees represented here are
the Committee on Economic Security and the Interdepartmental
Committee to Coordinate Health and Welfare Activities.
Boxes 19-28 contain individual folders for each member of Congress.
Some of these are useful, some are not. These files reflect
the pressures exerted on the Board in connection with the location
of Social Security Board offices and with appointments to various
posts.
The remainder of the boxes, beginning with 28 and running through
56 contain folder after folder of correspondence with various
other Federal agencies. Of the many included, these are the
most useful:
the Department of Labor (especially on the dealings with the
U.S. Employment Service), the Children's Bureau, the Works Progress
Administration, the Railroad Retirement Board, the Veterans'
Administration, the Department of the Treasury, the Bureau of
Internal Revenue, the Post Office Department, the Department
of Justice, the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Indian
Affairs, the National Parks Service, the Department of Agriculture,
the Department of Commerce (particularly the Business Advisory
Committee), the Bureau of the Census, the Central Statistical
Board, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, the National
Emergency Council, the National Labor Relations Board, the National
Recovery Administration, the National Resources Planning Board,
and the Tennessee Valley Authority. |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
13 |
2 |
Box 43: 042.2-13 to 043 Washington, D.C. Post
Office Department
Box 44: 043 Florida-Ohio
Box 45: 043 Oklahoma to 043.2-4
Box 46: 044 to 045.1-1
Box 47: 045.1-2 to 045.2-5
Box 48: 045.2-6 to 045.2-9 Kansas
Box 49: 045.2-9 Kentucky to 045.15 |
Boxes 14-56 [025-049]
Of major importance are materials dealing with the various advisory
councils and committees. There are minutes of some meetings
of the Business Advisory Council of the Commerce Department
and of its Subcommittee on Social Security, held in 1935 and
1936. There are the various reports of, and the background to
the final report of, the Advisory Council on Social Security,
1938.
Among the other significant committees represented here are
the Committee on Economic Security and the Interdepartmental
Committee to Coordinate Health and Welfare Activities.
Boxes 19-28 contain individual folders for each member of Congress.
Some of these are useful, some are not. These files reflect
the pressures exerted on the Board in connection with the location
of Social Security Board offices and with appointments to various
posts.
The remainder of the boxes, beginning with 28 and running through
56 contain folder after folder of correspondence with various
other Federal agencies. Of the many included, these are the
most useful: the Department of Labor (especially on the dealings
with the U.S. Employment Service), the Children's Bureau, the
Works Progress Administration, the Railroad Retirement Board,
the Veterans' Administration, the Department of the Treasury,
the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Post Office Department,
the Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior, the
Bureau of Indian Affairs, the National Parks Service, the Department
of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce (particularly the
Business Advisory Committee), the Bureau of the Census, the
Central Statistical Board, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration,
the National Emergency Council, the National Labor Relations
Board, the National Recovery Administration, the National Resources
Planning Board, and the Tennessee Valley Authority. |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
13 |
3 |
Box 50: 046 to 046.2-14
Box 51: 047 to 048.2-2
Box 52: 048.2-3 to 049 Federal Emergency Admin.
Box 53: 049 Federal Emergency Administration to Interstate Commerce
Commission
Box 54: 049 Maritime Commission to National Emergency Co. (MD.)
Box 55: 049 National Emergency Co. (MA.) to National Youth Administration
Box 56: 049 National Resources Planning Board to Name (General)
A-Z |
Boxes 14-56 [025-049]
Of major importance are materials dealing with the various advisory
councils and committees. There are minutes of some meetings
of the Business Advisory Council of the Commerce Department
and of its Subcommittee on Social Security, held in 1935 and
1936. There are the various reports of, and the background to
the final report of, the Advisory Council on Social Security,
1938.
Among the other significant committees represented here are
the Committee on Economic Security and the Interdepartmental
Committee to Coordinate Health and Welfare Activities.
Boxes 19-28 contain individual folders for each member of Congress.
Some of these are useful, some are not. These files reflect
the pressures exerted on the Board in connection with the location
of Social Security Board offices and with appointments to various
posts.
The remainder of the boxes, beginning with 28 and running through
56 contain folder after folder of correspondence with various
other Federal agencies. Of the many included, these are the
most useful:
the Department of Labor (especially on the dealings with the
U.S. Employment Service), the Children's Bureau, the Works Progress
Administration, the Railroad Retirement Board, the Veterans'
Administration, the Department of the Treasury, the Bureau of
Internal Revenue, the Post Office Department, the Department
of Justice, the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Indian
Affairs, the National Parks Service, the Department of Agriculture,
the Department of Commerce (particularly the Business Advisory
Committee), the Bureau of the Census, the Central Statistical
Board, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, the National
Emergency Council, the National Labor Relations Board, the National
Recovery Administration, the National Resources Planning Board,
and the Tennessee Valley Authority. |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
13 |
4 |
Box 57: 050 to 050.12 France
Box 58: 050.12 Germany to 050.132
Box 59: 051 to 055.6
Box 60: 056 to 057.2
Box 61: 058 to 060.2
Box 62: 060.4 to 060.5
Box 63: 061 to 061.2 1937 |
Boxes 57-61 [050-059.1]
The area of research is covered; the records of major value
are those that provide the beginnings to various research activities.
There is reference to the accumulation and publication of public
assistance and relief statistics; to the aid provided in this
field by outside consultants; the foreign experience gained
through correspondence and trips abroad by Board officials.
The progress of research projects can be followed: how they
were first started and how they developed. There was considerable
discussion over the responsibility for research and where it
should be performed, as well as whether it should be primarily
functional, or whether the long-range variety was to be emphasized.
All sorts of studies were prepared, and statistical and other
data collected on railroad retirement and other plans; cost
analyses of various plans--Government and private; studies on
various groups of the United States population, and groups excluded
from retirement plans; on employment and unemployment; on wages,
temporary disability, workmen's compensation, and vocational
rehabilitation. Actuarial estimates were prepared, as was also
material on the fiscal capacity of States and on administrative
costs.
Various types of proposals were considered, including postwar
plans--particularly noteworthy being that for a unified national
social insurance system. Represented here are considerations
of health care and security against sickness, including the
activities of the Interdepartmental Committee to Coordinate
Health and Welfare Activities; the views of various Government
and nongovernment groups and individuals in regard to this topic,
and particularly those of the American Medical Association.
There are early proposals to cover dependents of deceased wage
earners.
Boxes 61-83 [060-092]
All but the last three of these boxes are taken up with the
Informational Service and its activities to inform the public
throughout the country of the social security program. In the
process, the story unfolds as to how this organization was established,
who were the individuals involved, the width and range of responsibilities
given to it, as well as the individuals, groups, organizations
with whom dealings were carried on, and the various media used.
Quantities of evidence reflect public attitudes as expressed
by individuals, the press, and by business and labor organizations.
These materials demonstrate the educational programs carried
on by the Informational Service with the general public and
institutions, and for other Federal and State agencies. There
are copies of speeches given by numerous Board personnel and
evidence of the extensive use made of radio. Exhibits, movies,
posters, all sorts of visual aids were used in great quantities.
There are copies of the numerous informational publications
distributed throughout the country to individuals, religious
groups, businesses, labor organizations, schools, and universities.
The last three boxes reflect the sustained effort by the Board
to exchange social security information and publications with
foreign countries; especially noteworthy is the material on
British and Canadian policy and practices. |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
13 |
5 |
Box 64: 061.2 1938-42 to 061.11 1937
Box 65: 061.11 1938 to 062/81
Box 66: 062/82 to 062/85
Box 67: 062/86 to 062.2/89
Box 68: 062.1 to 062.2 1937
Box 69: 062.2 1937 - Speeches
Box 70: 062.2 Speeches: Burns to 062.2 Miscellaneous |
Boxes 61-83 [060-092]
All but the last three of these boxes are taken up with the
Informational Service and its activities to inform the public
throughout the country of the social security program. In the
process, the story unfolds as to how this organization was established,
who were the individuals involved, the width and range of responsibilities
given to it, as well as the individuals, groups, organizations
with whom dealings were carried on, and the various media used.
Quantities of evidence reflect public attitudes as expressed
by individuals, the press, and by business and labor organizations.
These materials demonstrate the educational programs carried
on by the Informational Service with the general public and
institutions, and for other Federal and State agencies. There
are copies of speeches given by numerous Board personnel and
evidence of the extensive use made of radio. Exhibits, movies,
posters, all sorts of visual aids were used in great quantities.
There are copies of the numerous informational publications
distributed throughout the country to individuals, religious
groups, businesses, labor organizations, schools, and universities.
The last three boxes reflect the sustained effort by the Board
to exchange social security information and publications with
foreign countries; especially noteworthy is the material on
British and Canadian policy and practices. |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
13 |
6 |
Box 71: 062.11 to 062.31 October 1937
Box 72: 062.31 November 1937 to 062.32 June 1936
Box 73: 063.321 July 1936 to 064.1 December 1937
Box 74: 064.1 January 1935 to 064.1 1942
Box 75: 064.11 1936 to 064.111
Box 76: 064.12 to 064.13 June 1937
Box 77: 064.13 July 1937 to 064.2 June 1936 |
Boxes 61-83 [060-092]
All but the last three of these boxes are taken up with the
Informational Service and its activities to inform the public
throughout the country of the social security program. In the
process, the story unfolds as to how this organization was established,
who were the individuals involved, the width and range of responsibilities
given to it, as well as the individuals, groups, organizations
with whom dealings were carried on, and the various media used.
Quantities of evidence reflect public attitudes as expressed
by individuals, the press, and by business and labor organizations.
These materials demonstrate the educational programs carried
on by the Informational Service with the general public and
institutions, and for other Federal and State agencies. There
are copies of speeches given by numerous Board personnel and
evidence of the extensive use made of radio. Exhibits, movies,
posters, all sorts of visual aids were used in great quantities.
There are copies of the numerous informational publications
distributed throughout the country to individuals, religious
groups, businesses, labor organizations, schools, and universities.
The last three boxes reflect the sustained effort by the Board
to exchange social security information and publications with
foreign countries; especially noteworthy is the material on
British and Canadian policy and practices. |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
13 |
7 |
Box 78: 064.2 July 1936 to 064.2 December 1937
Box 79: 064.2 January-December 1938
Box 80: 064.2 January 1939 to 089
Box 81: 090 to 091 Costa Rica
Box 82: 091 Cuba-Peru
Box 83: 091 Poland to 111.3
Box 84: 111 1939 to 111.3 1941 |
Boxes 61-83 [060-092]
All but the last three of these boxes are taken up with the
Informational Service and its activities to inform the public
throughout the country of the social security program. In the
process, the story unfolds as to how this organization was established,
who were the individuals involved, the width and range of responsibilities
given to it, as well as the individuals, groups, organizations
with whom dealings were carried on, and the various media used.
Quantities of evidence reflect public attitudes as expressed
by individuals, the press, and by business and labor organizations.
These materials demonstrate the educational programs carried
on by the Informational Service with the general public and
institutions, and for other Federal and State agencies. There
are copies of speeches given by numerous Board personnel and
evidence of the extensive use made of radio. Exhibits, movies,
posters, all sorts of visual aids were used in great quantities.
There are copies of the numerous informational publications
distributed throughout the country to individuals, religious
groups, businesses, labor organizations, schools, and universities.
The last three boxes reflect the sustained effort by the Board
to exchange social security information and publications with
foreign countries; especially noteworthy is the material on
British and Canadian policy and practices.
Boxes
83-95 [100-160]
This, the 100 series, deals with finance. Involved are budgets
and budget estimates; justifications for budgets; appropriations;
transfer of allotments; and disbursements and expenditures.
There is also much here on auditing and accounting for funds
and for property that was purchased or transferred. The materials
suggest that close relations were maintained with congressional
appropriation committees and much time was spent at hearings.
In all this, the Bureau of the Budget was constantly at hand
to recommend, suggest, order, and supervise. |
| 47 |
130 |
57 |
14 |
1 |
Box 85: 111.3 1941
Box 86: 111.3 1942-43
Box 87: 111.3 1943 to 111 1938 FY
Box 88: 111 1932-1939 FY
Box 89: 111 to 111.3
Box 90: 111.3 to 111.5
Box 91: 112 to 120.1 |
Boxes 83-95 [100-160]
This, the 100 series, deals with finance. Involved are budgets
and budget estimates; justifications for budgets; appropriations;
transfer of allotments; and disbursements and expenditures.
There is also much here on auditing and accounting for funds
and for property that was purchased or transferred. The materials
suggest that close relations were maintained with congressional
appropriation committees and much time was spent at hearings.
In all this, the Bureau of the Budget was constantly at hand
to recommend, suggest, order, and supervise. |
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Box 92: 120.11 to 121.1 January 1937
Box 93: 121.1 to 121.2
Box 94: 121.3 to 132.2
Box 95: 132.3 to 160
Box 96: 200 to 200.5
Box 97: 201 Aaker-Alpens
Box 98: 201 Alsop-Arne |
Boxes 83-95 [100-160]
This, the 100 series, deals with finance. Involved are budgets
and budget estimates; justifications for budgets; appropriations;
transfer of allotments; and disbursements and expenditures.
There is also much here on auditing and accounting for funds
and for property that was purchased or transferred. The materials
suggest that close relations were maintained with congressional
appropriation committees and much time was spent at hearings.
In all this, the Bureau of the Budget was constantly at hand
to recommend, suggest, order, and supervise.
Boxes
96-158 [200-284]
All aspects of personnel are represented here. Involved are
numerous problems relating to procedures, personnel needs, recruitment,
selection and classification of personnel, and standards of
performance. A host of 201 folders is included--one or more
for each employee (17 for Mr. Altmeyer, for example), but most
of them are filled up with items on travel and with cross-reference
sheets.
There are also many 202 folders, one for each applicant for
a job with the Board. The contents include job recommendations.
The handling of experts and lawyers (who were not at first under
Civil Service regulations) is carefully considered. This matter
involved many people, including Congressmen and congressional
committees, but most of all the Civil Service Commission, as
was true in many other personnel matters. Problems requiring
special attention involved employment policies in regard to
Negroes, military veterans, and the handicapped.
Promotional policy, including the preparation of efficiency
or service ratings, took up much time and effort. Employee relations,
particularly matters of morale, hours of work, travel, details,
separation from service, were other problems considered. Of
note are the many outside consultants used by the Social Security
Board to provide assistance in various capacities; these included
John B. Andrews, Roy Blough, Elizabeth Brandeis, Abraham J.
Epstein, Frank Graham, Paul Kellogg, Helen Hohman, C. Rufus
Rorem, Summer Slichter, Pierre A. Tixier, Norman J. Ware, and
Edwin E. Witte. |
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Box 99: 201 Arneson-Bary
Box 100: 201 Bah-Bl
Box 101: 201 Boa-Bra
Box 102: 201 Bre-Clark
Box 103: 201 Clark-Cox
Box 104: 201 Ce-Desson
Box 105: 201 Detlefs-Dunn |
Boxes 96-158 [200-284]
All aspects of personnel are represented here. Involved are
numerous problems relating to procedures, personnel needs, recruitment,
selection and classification of personnel, and standards of
performance. A host of 201 folders is included--one or more
for each employee (17 for Mr. Altmeyer, for example), but most
of them are filled up with items on travel and with cross-reference
sheets.
There are also many 202 folders, one for each applicant for
a job with the Board. The contents include job recommendations.
The handling of experts and lawyers (who were not at first under
Civil Service regulations) is carefully considered. This matter
involved many people, including Congressmen and congressional
committees, but most of all the Civil Service Commission, as
was true in many other personnel matters. Problems requiring
special attention involved employment policies in regard to
Negroes, military veterans, and the handicapped.
Promotional policy, including the preparation of efficiency
or service ratings, took up much time and effort. Employee relations,
particularly matters of morale, hours of work, travel, details,
separation from service, were other problems considered. Of
note are the many outside consultants used by the Social Security
Board to provide assistance in various capacities; these included
John B. Andrews, Roy Blough, Elizabeth Brandeis, Abraham J.
Epstein, Frank Graham, Paul Kellogg, Helen Hohman, C. Rufus
Rorem, Summer Slichter, Pierre A. Tixier, Norman J. Ware, and
Edwin E. Witte. |
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Box 106: 201 Dunn-Er
Box 107: 201 F-Frankel
Box 108: 201 Franklin-Glaser
Box 109: 201 Glisson-Gril
Box 110: 201 H-Han
Box 111: 201 Har-Hoke
Box 112: 201 Hokenson-I |
Boxes 96-158 [200-284]
All aspects of personnel are represented here. Involved are
numerous problems relating to procedures, personnel needs, recruitment,
selection and classification of personnel, and standards of
performance. A host of 201 folders is included--one or more
for each employee (17 for Mr. Altmeyer, for example), but most
of them are filled up with items on travel and with cross-reference
sheets.
There are also many 202 folders, one for each applicant for
a job with the Board. The contents include job recommendations.
The handling of experts and lawyers (who were not at first under
Civil Service regulations) is carefully considered. This matter
involved many people, including Congressmen and congressional
committees, but most of all the Civil Service Commission, as
was true in many other personnel matters. Problems requiring
special attention involved employment policies in regard to
Negroes, military veterans, and the handicapped.
Promotional policy, including the preparation of efficiency
or service ratings, took up much time and effort. Employee relations,
particularly matters of morale, hours of work, travel, details,
separation from service, were other problems considered. Of
note are the many outside consultants used by the Social Security
Board to provide assistance in various capacities; these included
John B. Andrews, Roy Blough, Elizabeth Brandeis, Abraham J.
Epstein, Frank Graham, Paul Kellogg, Helen Hohman, C. Rufus
Rorem, Summer Slichter, Pierre A. Tixier, Norman J. Ware, and
Edwin E. Witte. |
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Box 113: 201 J-Keenan
Box 114: 201 Keenan-Ko
Box 115: 201 Kr-Lounsburg
Box 116: 201 Love-Marshall
Box 117: 201 Marsinkus-McCord
Box 118: 201 McCormack-McL
Box 119: 201 Medley-Moran |
Boxes 96-158 [200-284]
All aspects of personnel are represented here. Involved are
numerous problems relating to procedures, personnel needs, recruitment,
selection and classification of personnel, and standards of
performance. A host of 201 folders is included--one or more
for each employee (17 for Mr. Altmeyer, for example), but most
of them are filled up with items on travel and with cross-reference
sheets.
There are also many 202 folders, one for each applicant for
a job with the Board. The contents include job recommendations.
The handling of experts and lawyers (who were not at first under
Civil Service regulations) is carefully considered. This matter
involved many people, including Congressmen and congressional
committees, but most of all the Civil Service Commission, as
was true in many other personnel matters. Problems requiring
special attention involved employment policies in regard to
Negroes, military veterans, and the handicapped.
Promotional policy, including the preparation of efficiency
or service ratings, took up much time and effort. Employee relations,
particularly matters of morale, hours of work, travel, details,
separation from service, were other problems considered. Of
note are the many outside consultants used by the Social Security
Board to provide assistance in various capacities; these included
John B. Andrews, Roy Blough, Elizabeth Brandeis, Abraham J.
Epstein, Frank Graham, Paul Kellogg, Helen Hohman, C. Rufus
Rorem, Summer Slichter, Pierre A. Tixier, Norman J. Ware, and
Edwin E. Witte. |
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Box 120: 201 Morcum-Nelles
Box 121: 201 Nelli-Om
Box 122: 201 P-Pollitz
Box 123: 201 Pollock-Pugh
Box 124: 201 Puls-Ritter
Box 125: 201 Robb-Ru
Box 126: 201 S-Shaughnessy |
Boxes 96-158 [200-284]
All aspects of personnel are represented here. Involved are
numerous problems relating to procedures, personnel needs, recruitment,
selection and classification of personnel, and standards of
performance. A host of 201 folders is included--one or more
for each employee (17 for Mr. Altmeyer, for example), but most
of them are filled up with items on travel and with cross-reference
sheets.
There are also many 202 folders, one for each applicant for
a job with the Board. The contents include job recommendations.
The handling of experts and lawyers (who were not at first under
Civil Service regulations) is carefully considered. This matter
involved many people, including Congressmen and congressional
committees, but most of all the Civil Service Commission, as
was true in many other personnel matters. Problems requiring
special attention involved employment policies in regard to
Negroes, military veterans, and the handicapped.
Promotional policy, including the preparation of efficiency
or service ratings, took up much time and effort. Employee relations,
particularly matters of morale, hours of work, travel, details,
separation from service, were other problems considered. Of
note are the many outside consultants used by the Social Security
Board to provide assistance in various capacities; these included
John B. Andrews, Roy Blough, Elizabeth Brandeis, Abraham J.
Epstein, Frank Graham, Paul Kellogg, Helen Hohman, C. Rufus
Rorem, Summer Slichter, Pierre A. Tixier, Norman J. Ware, and
Edwin E. Witte. |
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Box 127: 201 Shaw-Smutz
Box 128: 201 Snead-Stone
Box 129: 201 Stone-Tighe
Box 130: 201 Tilton-Ve
Box 131: 201 W-White
Box 132: 201 White-Witte
Box 133: 201 Wolbrecht-Z |
Boxes 96-158 [200-284]
All aspects of personnel are represented here. Involved are
numerous problems relating to procedures, personnel needs, recruitment,
selection and classification of personnel, and standards of
performance. A host of 201 folders is included--one or more
for each employee (17 for Mr. Altmeyer, for example), but most
of them are filled up with items on travel and with cross-reference
sheets.
There are also many 202 folders, one for each applicant for
a job with the Board. The contents include job recommendations.
The handling of experts and lawyers (who were not at first under
Civil Service regulations) is carefully considered. This matter
involved many people, including Congressmen and congressional
committees, but most of all the Civil Service Commission, as
was true in many other personnel matters. Problems requiring
special attention involved employment policies in regard to
Negroes, military veterans, and the handicapped.
Promotional policy, including the preparation of efficiency
or service ratings, took up much time and effort. Employee relations,
particularly matters of morale, hours of work, travel, details,
separation from service, were other problems considered. Of
note are the many outside consultants used by the Social Security
Board to provide assistance in various capacities; these included
John B. Andrews, Roy Blough, Elizabeth Brandeis, Abraham J.
Epstein, Frank Graham, Paul Kellogg, Helen Hohman, C. Rufus
Rorem, Summer Slichter, Pierre A. Tixier, Norman J. Ware, and
Edwin E. Witte. |
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Box 134: 201.1 to 201.05 N-Z
Box 135: 201.05 T-Z to 202 F
Box 136: 202 G-Z
Box 137: 202.1 to 211
Box 138: 212 to 212.2
Box 139: 212.3 to 213.2
Box 139A: 214 to 214.1 |
Boxes 96-158 [200-284]
All aspects of personnel are represented here. Involved are
numerous problems relating to procedures, personnel needs, recruitment,
selection and classification of personnel, and standards of
performance. A host of 201 folders is included--one or more
for each employee (17 for Mr. Altmeyer, for example), but most
of them are filled up with items on travel and with cross-reference
sheets.
There are also many 202 folders, one for each applicant for
a job with the Board. The contents include job recommendations.
The handling of experts and lawyers (who were not at first under
Civil Service regulations) is carefully considered. This matter
involved many people, including Congressmen and congressional
committees, but most of all the Civil Service Commission, as
was true in many other personnel matters. Problems requiring
special attention involved employment policies in regard to
Negroes, military veterans, and the handicapped.
Promotional policy, including the preparation of efficiency
or service ratings, took up much time and effort. Employee relations,
particularly matters of morale, hours of work, travel, details,
separation from service, were other problems considered. Of
note are the many outside consultants used by the Social Security
Board to provide assistance in various capacities; these included
John B. Andrews, Roy Blough, Elizabeth Brandeis, Abraham J.
Epstein, Frank Graham, Paul Kellogg, Helen Hohman, C. Rufus
Rorem, Summer Slichter, Pierre A. Tixier, Norman J. Ware, and
Edwin E. Witte. |
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Box 140: 214.2 to 220
Box 141: 221 to 221.71
Box 142: 222 to 231.2
Box 143: 231.2 to 232 1938
Box 144: 232 1939 to 234.41
Box 145: 235 to 236.2
Box 146: 236.3 to 239.1 |
Boxes 96-158 [200-284]
All aspects of personnel are represented here. Involved are
numerous problems relating to procedures, personnel needs, recruitment,
selection and classification of personnel, and standards of
performance. A host of 201 folders is included--one or more
for each employee (17 for Mr. Altmeyer, for example), but most
of them are filled up with items on travel and with cross-reference
sheets.
There are also many 202 folders, one for each applicant for
a job with the Board. The contents include job recommendations.
The handling of experts and lawyers (who were not at first under
Civil Service regulations) is carefully considered. This matter
involved many people, including Congressmen and congressional
committees, but most of all the Civil Service Commission, as
was true in many other personnel matters. Problems requiring
special attention involved employment policies in regard to
Negroes, military veterans, and the handicapped.
Promotional policy, including the preparation of efficiency
or service ratings, took up much time and effort. Employee relations,
particularly matters of morale, hours of work, travel, details,
separation from service, were other problems considered. Of
note are the many outside consultants used by the Social Security
Board to provide assistance in various capacities; these included
John B. Andrews, Roy Blough, Elizabeth Brandeis, Abraham J.
Epstein, Frank Graham, Paul Kellogg, Helen Hohman, C. Rufus
Rorem, Summer Slichter, Pierre A. Tixier, Norman J. Ware, and
Edwin E. Witte. |
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Box 147: 239.11 to 241.4
Box 148: 241.51 to 244.21
Box 149: 244.22 to 246.51
Box 150: 246.6 to 251
Box 151: 251 to 255
Box 152: 260 to 273 Braunthal
Box 153: 273 Brine-Geddles |
Boxes 96-158 [200-284]
All aspects of personnel are represented here. Involved are
numerous problems relating to procedures, personnel needs, recruitment,
selection and classification of personnel, and standards of
performance. A host of 201 folders is included--one or more
for each employee (17 for Mr. Altmeyer, for example), but most
of them are filled up with items on travel and with cross-reference
sheets.
There are also many 202 folders, one for each applicant for
a job with the Board. The contents include job recommendations.
The handling of experts and lawyers (who were not at first under
Civil Service regulations) is carefully considered. This matter
involved many people, including Congressmen and congressional
committees, but most of all the Civil Service Commission, as
was true in many other personnel matters. Problems requiring
special attention involved employment policies in regard to
Negroes, military veterans, and the handicapped.
Promotional policy, including the preparation of efficiency
or service ratings, took up much time and effort. Employee relations,
particularly matters of morale, hours of work, travel, details,
separation from service, were other problems considered. Of
note are the many outside consultants used by the Social Security
Board to provide assistance in various capacities; these included
John B. Andrews, Roy Blough, Elizabeth Brandeis, Abraham J.
Epstein, Frank Graham, Paul Kellogg, Helen Hohman, C. Rufus
Rorem, Summer Slichter, Pierre A. Tixier, Norman J. Ware, and
Edwin E. Witte. |
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Box 154: 273 Givens-Murray
Box 155: 273 Murray-Williamson
Box 156: 273 Winans to 276
Box 157: 280 to 282 1936
Box 158: 283 to 284
Box 159: 300 Announcements 1940-1947
Box 160: 300 Announcements |
Boxes 96-158 [200-284]
All aspects of personnel are represented here. Involved are
numerous problems relating to procedures, personnel needs, recruitment,
selection and classification of personnel, and standards of
performance. A host of 201 folders is included--one or more
for each employee (17 for Mr. Altmeyer, for example), but most
of them are filled up with items on travel and with cross-reference
sheets.
There are also many 202 folders, one for each applicant for
a job with the Board. The contents include job recommendations.
The handling of experts and lawyers (who were not at first under
Civil Service regulations) is carefully considered. This matter
involved many people, including Congressmen and congressional
committees, but most of all the Civil Service Commission, as
was true in many other personnel matters. Problems requiring
special attention involved employment policies in regard to
Negroes, military veterans, and the handicapped.
Promotional policy, including the preparation of efficiency
or service ratings, took up much time and effort. Employee relations,
particularly matters of morale, hours of work, travel, details,
separation from service, were other problems considered. Of
note are the many outside consultants used by the Social Security
Board to provide assistance in various capacities; these included
John B. Andrews, Roy Blough, Elizabeth Brandeis, Abraham J.
Epstein, Frank Graham, Paul Kellogg, Helen Hohman, C. Rufus
Rorem, Summer Slichter, Pierre A. Tixier, Norman J. Ware, and
Edwin E. Witte.
Boxes 159-185
[300-317]
These contain administrative materials up to and including the
various types of reports prepared. There are Announcement Sheets
of administrative interest, and procedures for preparing manuals,
administrative orders, field letters, circulars, office memoranda,
and especially regulations. Copies of all of these indicate
how policy developed into procedures. The procedures and policy
enunciated at Board meetings reveal themselves through the agenda
and the minutes of these and the executive staff meetings. The
office procedures are also made evident. Under the heading of
telephones are numerous transcripts of telephone conversations
between regional and State personnel or with the headquarters
office.
Numerous types of reports are included under 317--annual reports
by the Board itself, and by the bureaus and offices and even
smaller elements; and monthly, semi-monthly, and weekly reports. |
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Box 161: 300 Daily Announcement to 300.1 June
1936
Box 162: 300.1 July 1936-June 1938
Box 163: 300.1 August 1938 to 300.2 July 1936
Box 164: 300.2 August 1936-December 1939
Box 165: 300.2 January 1940 to 300.21
Box 166: 300.3 to 300.3/650
Box 167: 300.3/700 to 311.12 |
Boxes 159-185 [300-317]
These contain administrative materials up to and including the
various types of reports prepared. There are Announcement Sheets
of administrative interest, and procedures for preparing manuals,
administrative orders, field letters, circulars, office memoranda,
and especially regulations. Copies of all of these indicate
how policy developed into procedures. The procedures and policy
enunciated at Board meetings reveal themselves through the agenda
and the minutes of these and the executive staff meetings. The
office procedures are also made evident. Under the heading of
telephones are numerous transcripts of telephone conversations
between regional and State personnel or with the headquarters
office.
Numerous types of reports are included under 317--annual reports
by the Board itself, and by the bureaus and offices and even
smaller elements; and monthly, semi-monthly, and weekly reports. |
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Box 168: 311.12 to 311.16 1938
Box 169: 311.16 1939 to 311.191
Box 170: 311.191 June 1938-February 1942
Box 171: 311.2 to 311.32
Box 172: 311.33 to 312.01
Box 173: 312.1 to 312.2
Box 174: 312.201 to 312.22 |
Boxes 159-185 [300-317]
These contain administrative materials up to and including the
various types of reports prepared. There are Announcement Sheets
of administrative interest, and procedures for preparing manuals,
administrative orders, field letters, circulars, office memoranda,
and especially regulations. Copies of all of these indicate
how policy developed into procedures. The procedures and policy
enunciated at Board meetings reveal themselves through the agenda
and the minutes of these and the executive staff meetings. The
office procedures are also made evident. Under the heading of
telephones are numerous transcripts of telephone conversations
between regional and State personnel or with the headquarters
office.
Numerous types of reports are included under 317--annual reports
by the Board itself, and by the bureaus and offices and even
smaller elements; and monthly, semi-monthly, and weekly reports. |
| 47 |
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15 |
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Box 175: 312.221 to 312.3 1937
Box 176: 312.3 1938 to 312.8 1941
Box 177: 313 to 313.2 1939
Box 178: 312.2 1940 to 313.5
Box 179: 313.6 to 315.1 July 1936
Box 180: 315.1 August 1936 to 317
Box 181: 317.1 to 317/23 |
Boxes 159-185 [300-317]
These contain administrative materials up to and including the
various types of reports prepared. There are Announcement Sheets
of administrative interest, and procedures for preparing manuals,
administrative orders, field letters, circulars, office memoranda,
and especially regulations. Copies of all of these indicate
how policy developed into procedures. The procedures and policy
enunciated at Board meetings reveal themselves through the agenda
and the minutes of these and the executive staff meetings. The
office procedures are also made evident. Under the heading of
telephones are numerous transcripts of telephone conversations
between regional and State personnel or with the headquarters
office.
Numerous types of reports are included under 317--annual reports
by the Board itself, and by the bureaus and offices and even
smaller elements; and monthly, semi-monthly, and weekly reports. |
| 47 |
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57 |
16 |
1 |
Box 182: 317.1 1936 to 317.1/21-5
Box 183: 317.1/21-6 to 317.1/21-9
Box 184: 317.3 to 317.4/21-6
Box 185: 317.4/21-7 to 320
Box 186: 320.1 to 320.2 April 1938
Box 187: 320.2 June 1938 to 320.3
Box 187A: 320.3 to 321.1 (U.S.E.S.) |
Boxes 159-185 [300-317]
These contain administrative materials up to and including the
various types of reports prepared. There are Announcement Sheets
of administrative interest, and procedures for preparing manuals,
administrative orders, field letters, circulars, office memoranda,
and especially regulations. Copies of all of these indicate
how policy developed into procedures. The procedures and policy
enunciated at Board meetings reveal themselves through the agenda
and the minutes of these and the executive staff meetings. The
office procedures are also made evident. Under the heading of
telephones are numerous transcripts of telephone conversations
between regional and State personnel or with the headquarters
office.
Numerous types of reports are included under 317--annual reports
by the Board itself, and by the bureaus and offices and even
smaller elements; and monthly, semi-monthly, and weekly reports.
Boxes 185-201 [320-324]
Most of these records treat organizational matters, not only
as to functions of the Board and of its various elements, but
also regard their relations toward one another and with various
parts of the field organization. Of special note was the problem
of whether to keep functions of the Bureau of Old-Age Insurance
centralized or to decentralize them to its field organization.
The problems of research--who should do it, where it should
be located, and what its major emphasis should be--came in for
particular attention. Staff meetings of key personnel among
the individual bureaus and offices reveal many of the issues
that perplexed the Board staff. All the bureaus and offices
had their problems but the major emphasis (if the quantity of
records is any criterion) was placed on problems of the Bureau
of Federal Old-Age Benefits. These are revealed in accounts
of meetings and in correspondence relating to organizational
issues, establishment and operation of a field organization,
and the enumeration process. They are indicated in the Director's
Bulletins and proceedings of conferences with the bureau's regional
representatives. Other offices so involved included the Informational
Service (in connection with organization, staffing, surveys
of operation); Bureau of Business Management (concerned with
the functions of organization down to the smallest elements);
and the Bureau of Research and Statistics (over organizational
matters).
Somewhat different were those problems involving the regional
offices, such as changes in organization; dealings with Board
and State personnel; the regional director's role vis-a-vis
the Board staff and the regional representatives; the establishment
of field offices of the Bureau of Federal Old-Age Benefits including
the drawing of boundaries, selection of offices and managers,
and procedures for handling the enumeration process. |
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Box 188: 321-1 1936 to 321-2-2
Box 189: 321-3 August 1936-1943
Box 190: 321-3.1 to 321-3.2 June 1942
Box 191: 321-3.2 to 321-5 1937
Box 192: 321-5 March 1938 to 321-5.1 (299)
Box 193: 321-5.1 (350-110)
Box 194: 321-5.1 (179-140) to 321-6 |
Boxes 185-201 [320-324]
Most of these records treat organizational matters, not only
as to functions of the Board and of its various elements, but
also regard their relations toward one another and with various
parts of the field organization. Of special note was the problem
of whether to keep functions of the Bureau of Old-Age Insurance
centralized or to decentralize them to its field organization.
The problems of research--who should do it, where it should
be located, and what its major emphasis should be--came in for
particular attention. Staff meetings of key personnel among
the individual bureaus and offices reveal many of the issues
that perplexed the Board staff. All the bureaus and offices
had their problems but the major emphasis (if the quantity of
records is any criterion) was placed on problems of the Bureau
of Federal Old-Age Benefits. These are revealed in accounts
of meetings and in correspondence relating to organizational
issues, establishment and operation of a field organization,
and the enumeration process. They are indicated in the Director's
Bulletins and proceedings of conferences with the bureau's regional
representatives. Other offices so involved included the Informational
Service (in connection with organization, staffing, surveys
of operation); Bureau of Business Management (concerned with
the functions of organization down to the smallest elements);
and the Bureau of Research and Statistics (over organizational
matters).
Somewhat different were those problems involving the regional
offices, such as changes in organization; dealings with Board
and State personnel; the regional director's role vis-a-vis
the Board staff and the regional representatives; the establishment
of field offices of the Bureau of Federal Old-Age Benefits including
the drawing of boundaries, selection of offices and managers,
and procedures for handling the enumeration process. |
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Box 195: 321.6 to 321.8 Miscellaneous
Box 196: 321.8 1936 to 322
Box 197: 322.1 to 322.4
Box 198: 323 Field Office Plan
Box 199: 323 to 323.1 December 1936
Box 200: 323.1 1937 to 323.2
Box 201: 323.21 to 331 |
Boxes 185-201 [320-324]
Most of these records treat organizational matters, not only
as to functions of the Board and of its various elements, but
also regard their relations toward one another and with various
parts of the field organization. Of special note was the problem
of whether to keep functions of the Bureau of Old-Age Insurance
centralized or to decentralize them to its field organization.
The problems of research--who should do it, where it should
be located, and what its major emphasis should be--came in for
particular attention. Staff meetings of key personnel among
the individual bureaus and offices reveal many of the issues
that perplexed the Board staff. All the bureaus and offices
had their problems but the major emphasis (if the quantity of
records is any criterion) was placed on problems of the Bureau
of Federal Old-Age Benefits. These are revealed in accounts
of meetings and in correspondence relating to organizational
issues, establishment and operation of a field organization,
and the enumeration process. They are indicated in the Director's
Bulletins and proceedings of conferences with the bureau's regional
representatives. Other offices so involved included the Informational
Service (in connection with organization, staffing, surveys
of operation); Bureau of Business Management (concerned with
the functions of organization down to the smallest elements);
and the Bureau of Research and Statistics (over organizational
matters).
Somewhat different were those problems involving the regional
offices, such as changes in organization; dealings with Board
and State personnel; the regional director's role vis-a-vis
the Board staff and the regional representatives; the establishment
of field offices of the Bureau of Federal Old-Age Benefits including
the drawing of boundaries, selection of offices and managers,
and procedures for handling the enumeration process. |
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Box 202: 331 to 332 1940
Box 203: 332 1941 to 340.133
Box 204: 340.134 to 340.151
Box 205: 341.151 to 340.53
Box 206: 340.5 to 341.4
Box 207: 341.1 to 341.11
Box 208: 341.2 to 341.22 |
Boxes 201-223 [330-370]
Three main topics are covered in these boxes: training (including
library facilities), procurement, and conferences. Training
concepts, philosophy, and some description of the courses provided
and correspondence about them are found under the 330's. To
a considerable degree the functions of the library are spelled
out. The 340's cover the procedures for the procurement of supplies
and equipment, as well as their maintenance. Careful attention
was paid to selection of equipment for maintaining the wage
records and to the selection and printing of the forms to be
used.
Under communications (telecord) are to be found transcripts
of important telephone calls between Board officials and their
regional representatives, and with State officials. There is
considerable material indicating the time spent on securing
space for offices--in Washington, Baltimore and elsewhere throughout
the country. Information as to money spent for travel (360)
indicates direction and purpose for travel of Board personnel;
trips were generally to attend conferences--both Government
and non government-sponsored (370)--dealing with social security
and related subjects. |
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Box 209: 343 February 1938
Box 210: 343 March 1938 to 343.1
Box 211: 343.1 to 344
Box 212: 345 to 346
Box 213: 346 to 347
Box 214: 347.2 Monthly Reports January 1936-December 1937
Box 215: 347.2 1938 to 347.3 |
Boxes 201-223 [330-370]
Three main topics are covered in these boxes: training (including
library facilities), procurement, and conferences. Training
concepts, philosophy, and some description of the courses provided
and correspondence about them are found under the 330's. To
a considerable degree the functions of the library are spelled
out. The 340's cover the procedures for the procurement of supplies
and equipment, as well as their maintenance. Careful attention
was paid to selection of equipment for maintaining the wage
records and to the selection and printing of the forms to be
used.
Under communications (telecord) are to be found transcripts
of important telephone calls between Board officials and their
regional representatives, and with State officials. There is
considerable material indicating the time spent on securing
space for offices--in Washington, Baltimore and elsewhere throughout
the country. Information as to money spent for travel (360)
indicates direction and purpose for travel of Board personnel;
trips were generally to attend conferences--both Government
and non government-sponsored (370)--dealing with social security
and related subjects. |
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Box 216: 347.4 to 361.14
Box 217: 361.2 to 366.21 February 1938
Box 218: 366.21 November 1938-August 1939
Box 219: 366.21 September 1939-June 1940
Box 220: 366.21 June 1940-January 1942
Box 221: 366.21 1942 to 370 July 1936
Box 222: 370 September 1936-June 1939 |
Boxes 201-223 [330-370]
Three main topics are covered in these boxes: training (including
library facilities), procurement, and conferences. Training
concepts, philosophy, and some description of the courses provided
and correspondence about them are found under the 330's. To
a considerable degree the functions of the library are spelled
out. The 340's cover the procedures for the procurement of supplies
and equipment, as well as their maintenance. Careful attention
was paid to selection of equipment for maintaining the wage
records and to the selection and printing of the forms to be
used.
Under communications (telecord) are to be found transcripts
of important telephone calls between Board officials and their
regional representatives, and with State officials. There is
considerable material indicating the time spent on securing
space for offices--in Washington, Baltimore and elsewhere throughout
the country. Information as to money spent for travel (360)
indicates direction and purpose for travel of Board personnel;
trips were generally to attend conferences--both Government
and nongovernment-sponsored (370)--dealing with social security
and related subjects. |
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Box 223: 370 July 1939 to 513.2
Box 224: 520 to 521.1
Box 225: 521.2 to 523
Box 226: 530 to 531.31
Box 227: 531.31 to 531.6
Box 228: 532 to 532.2
Box 229: 532.201 to 532.326 |
Boxes 201-223 [330-370]
Three main topics are covered in these boxes: training (including
library facilities), procurement, and conferences. Training
concepts, philosophy, and some description of the courses provided
and correspondence about them are found under the 330's. To
a considerable degree the functions of the library are spelled
out. The 340's cover the procedures for the procurement of supplies
and equipment, as well as their maintenance. Careful attention
was paid to selection of equipment for maintaining the wage
records and to the selection and printing of the forms to be
used.
Under communications (telecord) are to be found transcripts
of important telephone calls between Board officials and their
regional representatives, and with State officials. There is
considerable material indicating the time spent on securing
space for offices--in Washington, Baltimore and elsewhere throughout
the country. Information as to money spent for travel (360)
indicates direction and purpose for travel of Board personnel;
trips were generally to attend conferences--both Government
and nongovernment-sponsored (370)--dealing with social security
and related subjects.
Boxes
223-229 [500-560]
The various aspects of unemployment compensation (later employment
security) are delved into in these boxes. Subjects mentioned
include to a greater or lesser extent general overall problems;
getting the program underway; discussion inside and outside
the Board on interpretation of the law; benefit formulae and
stamp plans; and appeals procedures. Other areas taken up were:
federalization of State unemployment compensation functions;
Board responsibilities over State administrative procedures,
including auditing of costs; submittal of State plans for Board
approval and certification; passing on State laws and rules
and regulations as well as taking cognizance of the litigation
thereby resulting; appraising State merit systems, standards
of performance, etc. The aid rendered by Board personnel in
recommending State legislation and in helping to secure its
passage, particularly in the early days, is made quite evident.
The subjects of experience rating, eligibility, and the unemployment
compensation trust funds are treated.
Some of the argument with the Department of Labor's U.S. Employment
Service comes through, too. All of these matters involved Board
officials in many and complicated relations with State officials
and labor union officials, particularly the powerful Interstate
Conference of Employment Security Agencies. |
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Box 230: 532.327 to 532.6
Box 231: 532.61 to 607
Box 232: 610 to 621.8
Box 233: 622 to 622.2 1939
Box 234: 622.2 1938 to 631.214
Box 235: 631.22 to 632.12
Box 236: 632.12/02 to 641.104 |
Boxes 229-235 [600-674]
Here the public assistance program is covered in its many aspects:
general policy; terminology; the numerous proposals for amendments
to the act; help provided States in getting legislation enacted;
grant approval procedures, including interpretation of State
plans and laws and the auditing of expenditures; confidentiality
of records; fair hearings; merit systems; variations in payments
by individual States; and problems in the administration of
public assistance. Included are dealings with various Congressmen
and congressional committees, with the Bureau of the Budget,
the regional staff of the Social Security Board, Bureau of Public
Assistance representatives, and State welfare personnel. Some
attention was given to the collection of statistical data related
to the various public assistance programs.
Boxes
235-245 [700-860]
Old-age insurance (700) is covered in these files but, with
some exceptions, not to any great depth. Treated are: policy,
in a general way; terminology; various proposals for changes
in and amendments to the act, especially significant being the
stamp-reporting system idea; the original enumeration program
(establishing it, the manual of procedures to be followed, the
selection of employee and employer identification numbers, public
and business attitudes toward the idea); wage-reporting and
claims procedures; records on the purchase of equipment; and
the establishment of an industrial classification system. Social
security taxes, their collection, and interpretation of the
law in this regard all receive due attention.
The Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance reserve fund is
treated, both internally and through some published articles;
also treated is the question of the tax rate and whether it
was to remain "frozen" at its initial level. This
last resulted in an important exchange of views with Senator
Vandenberg. The Board gave considerable attention to the extension
of coverage to new or excluded groups, including the casts and
administrative and other problems involved.
With the Bureau of Internal Revenue, particularly, and to some
extent with the Department of Justice, the Board found itself
involved in interpretation of rules and regulations in administering
the old-age insurance program. The issue of wage records' confidentiality
brought about many dealings with various Federal agencies. The
collection of statistics and the composition of forms to be
used also necessitated contacts with other Federal agencies,
particularly the Central Statistical Board.
Records under the 800 series deal with defense, problems of
family security, and civilian war benefits; however, there are
few pieces here. |
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Box 237: 641.11 to 704.1
Box 238: 704.2 to 707
Box 239: 710 to 721
Box 240: 721.1 to 721.52
Box 241: 721.53 to 722.7
Box 242: 722.7 to 730.10
Box 243: 730.1 M to 731 |
| Boxes 235-245 [700-860] | | |
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