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Read about how the Children’s Bureau has touched the lives of millions of children and families over the course of its history. Featured resources include current journal articles, publications conveying the Children’s Bureau’s history, previous anniversary tributes, and “just for fun.”
The Children’s Bureau is currently working on a new commemorative e-book recounting 10 decades of Children’s Bureau leadership and accomplishments within the context of world events and social movements. The Children’s Bureau Legacy: Ensuring the Right to Childhood will be made available in late 2012.
History of the Children’s Bureau
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(PDF - 843 KB)
U.S. Department of Commerce and Labor, 1912
Presents the text of the law establishing CB, congressional intent, and plans for initial work.
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(PDF - 5,031 KB)
Eleanor Taylor, Child Welfare Committee of the National League of Women’s Voters, 1930
A booklet of “camera shots” and text describing the Bureau’s early work. -
(PDF - 9,177 KB)
Children’s Bureau, 1962
Historical review of Children’s Bureau activities and accomplishments over its first 50 years. -
(PDF - 1,410 KB)
Children’s Bureau, 1965Chronicle of the Children’s Bureau’s “bestselling” pamphlet and sturdy standby of millions of mothers rearing their children.
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(PDF - 3,055 KB)
Children’s Bureau, 1976
Description of national conferences held between 1909 and 1970 that called attention to key children’s issues of each decade.
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(Online Article)
Children’s Bureau Express Centennial Issue
Describes the passage and impact of the first major piece of Federal legislation focused on improving maternal and infant health.
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(Online Article)
Children’s Bureau Express Centennial Issue
Highlights the social change efforts of Grace Abbott before and during her tenure as Children's Bureau Chief from 1921 to 1934.
Previous Anniversary Tributes
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(PDF - 15,427 KB)
Children’s Bureau, 1962
A scrapbook of newspaper and magazine articles, photos, proclamations, and statements of support for the Bureau’s 50th anniversary. -
(PDF - 7,384 KB)
Children Today, Special Issue, March/April 1972Special issue commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Children’s Bureau. Includes article by former Children’s Bureau Chief on 6 decades of activities.
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(PDF - 2,157 KB)
Children’s Bureau, 1987
Pamphlet highlighting key moments in the Children’s Bureau history. -
(PDF - 689 KB)
Children’s Bureau, 1987
Commemorative awards to individuals who made outstanding contributions to promote child well-being.
Standards
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(PDF - 738 KB)
Children’s Bureau, 1919
These first standards for child welfare address standards for child labor, public protection of maternal and child health, and children in need of special care. -
(PDF - 227 KB)
Children’s Bureau, 1921
The first U.S. height and weight standards for children, a result of Children’s Year well-child exams. -
(PDF - 1,400 KB)
Subcommittee on Standards and Services for Day Care Authorized by the Children’s Bureau Conference on Day Care of Children of Working Mothers, 1942
Standards developed in recognition of the needs to protect children of mothers entering the workforce during the war.
Just for Fun
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(PDF - 1,914 KB)
Children’s Bureau, 1925 (Adapted from Standard Sources by Martha Travilla Speakman)
Instructional guide for teaching children’s games.
Children's Bureau Express
Centennial Series
Read about highlights from each decade of the Children's Bureau's first 100 years:
- February 2013:
- December 2012/January 2013:
- November 2012:
- October 2012:
- September 2012:
- August 2012:
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