Health, 1858 - 1989, Born digital: 2015-2020, undated
Scope and Contents
Health Department Annual reports 1858-1989 (all digitized), monthly bulletins 1920s-1940s Public Health Bulletin and Health News
Health Department, Misc: TBD
Health Department, Born digital: CDC statistics (2015-2016), misc (2020, undated).
Dates
- 1858 - 1989
- Born digital: 2015-2020, undated
Creator
- Newark (N.J.). Department of Health and Human Services. (Organization)
Biographical / Historical
The Department of Health or Public Health existed under that name until 1953, when the Department of Health and Welfare was established, containing a Division of Health.
In 1986, the Department of Health and Human Services was created including a Division of Welfare and a Division of Community Health. It also included a division of Recreational and Cultural Affairs, but that was moved out of the Department in 1994.
In 2007, the Department was renamed the Department of Child and Family Wellbeing.
In 2014, the Department was renamed the Department of Health and Community Wellness.
Extent
From the Collection: 103 linear feet Linear Feet (50.5 shelves + .75 drawer)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Digital Materials
Creator
- Newark (N.J.). Department of Health and Human Services. (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
3rd Floor
Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark NJ 07102 United States
973-733-7775
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