Research Catalog

Title

Outdoor Cleanliness Association records, 1931-1969, bulk (1940-1966).

Author

Outdoor Cleanliness Association.

Supplementary Content

Finding Aid

Details

Additional Authors

Gristede, Charles A., Mrs.

Description

18 linear feet (19 boxes and 2 map cases).

Summary

Collection is largely comprised of correspondence, 1934-1969, of the Outdoor Cleanliness Association with city agencies, special interest groups and civic organizations concerning educational projects, fundraising programs and social events. Also included are minutes and reports, 1931-1968, of the annual meetings of the Board of Directors; financial records, 1940-1969; correspondence files, 1963-1969, of the OCA junior committee; directories and memoranda, 1947-1966; graphic works (mainly publicity posters); photographs of OCA members and events; and newspaper clippings, 1930-1958.

Subjects

• Posters
• Photoprints
• Paintings
• Urban health > New York (State) > New York
• Sanitation > New York (State) > New York
• Refuse and refuse disposal > New York (State) > New York
• Pollution > New York (State) > New York
• Air > Pollution > New York (State) > New York
• Outdoor Cleanliness Association

Genre/Form

• Paintings.
• Photoprints.
• Posters.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Biography (note)

• The Outdoor Cleanliness Association (OCA) was formed in 1930 by a group of New York City residents as a voluntary civic association to promote awareness of the refuse disposal and pollution problems becoming increasingly apparent in the city by the 1930s. The OCA helped citizens to identify and locate proper city authorities to correct health and sanitation violations and attempted to increase public awareness through poster campaigns, school programs and fundraising events. The group discontinued its activities in 1971.

Processing Action (note)

• Cataloged

Call Number

MssCol 2312

OCLC

NYPW92-A284

Author

Outdoor Cleanliness Association.

Title

Outdoor Cleanliness Association records, 1931-1969, bulk (1940-1966).

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

The Outdoor Cleanliness Association (OCA) was formed in 1930 by a group of New York City residents as a voluntary civic association to promote awareness of the refuse disposal and pollution problems becoming increasingly apparent in the city by the 1930s. The OCA helped citizens to identify and locate proper city authorities to correct health and sanitation violations and attempted to increase public awareness through poster campaigns, school programs and fundraising events. The group discontinued its activities in 1971.

Finding Aids

Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

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Added Author

Gristede, Charles A., Mrs.

Research Call Number

MssCol 2312