1931 Publications

The Detroit House of Correction Organization of a Welfare Department
Report 125, ( August 97 ) 31 pages

The Cost of Government, City of Detroit, 1931-32; An Analysis of the Budget, by Functions
Report 124, ( July 97 ) 26 pages

The Herman Kiefer Hospital of Detroit
Report 122, ( April 31 ) 58 pages [131KB]

During, the period of April 28, 1930 to May 21, 1930, local tabloid newspaper ran a series of articles attack the operation of the Herman Kiefer Hospital and the administration of the Health Department under Dr. Vaughan. Dr. Vaughan verbally requested the Detroit Bureau of Governmental Research to make a thoro investigation of these charges so as to determine their accuracy. A study was made extending not only over the period of the newspaper accounts, but also over a period of six months following. Each statement which was possible of verification, or which noted a condition which still existed, was thoroly investigated. The results of this study are given herewith.

The Form of Government in 288 American Cities
Report 121, ( February 31 ) 20 pages

In the fall election of 1929, a referendum was presented to the electors of Detroit which, if approved, would have made basic changes in the existing form of government. This proposal prompted an enquiry into the form of government in American cities. A questionnaire was sent to all cities having a population of 30,000 or more at that time, and the results are summarized herewith.

The form of American municipal government appears to be in constant flux. These trends can be found by comparison of this report with reference to the tables carried in the Financial Statistics of Cities (U.S. Census Bureau) in the volume for the odd numbered years, terminating with the 1923 volume.

Fiscal Relationships Between City and School Authorities
Report 120, ( April 31 ) 33 pages

Outdoor Relief as Administered by the Detroit Department of Public Welfare
Report 119, ( February 31 ) 131 pages

Progress Report and Assignments -- Detroit Bureau -- 1931
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Committee on City Finances - Detroit - Progress Report January 1930-September 1931
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Committee on City Finances - Detroit
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