Missouri -- Saint Louis.
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Blanche Frank Ittleson and Henry Ittleson Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0439
Abstract
The items in the collection relate to the Ittlesons’ private and social life, philanthropy, and Blanche Frank Ittleson’s work in the field of social welfare, child mental health protection, and more. Several photographs of their houses in Palm Beach and the many receipts and notes from their travels abroad illustrate the high standard of the lives they lived.
Dates:
1894 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1921 - 1943
Operation Breakthrough (HUD) Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0358
Abstract
Operation Breakthrough was an effort to bring about change and improvement in the design and construction of affordable residential housing. HUD administered this program from 1969 to 1972. Though the project was considered a failure, it did encourage useful changes in the housing industry. Researchers interested in the development of the housing industry, trends in affordable housing, or the history of discriminatory practices related to housing will find this collection a valuable...
Dates:
1961-1986; Majority of material found within 1969 - 1976