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- York Health and Housing Reform Association; c.1909-?
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The Health and Housing Reform Association was set up in York to ensure 'the spread of knowledge regarding health and sanitation, and thus to improve the health condition in the houses of the public'. Amongst its membership was Oscar Rowntree, and it was supported by York's Medical Officer of Health. Members were due to pay an annual subscription, and a committee was appointed annually consisting of a Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman. Five members were to retire each year, but could stand for re-election.
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An association set up in York to ensure ‘the spread of knowledge regarding health and sanitation, and thus to improve the health condition in the houses of the public’. The Association held public lectures for clubs and societies, disseminated leaflets and pamphlets and organised voluntary work for health reform.
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The Health and Housing Reform Association was set up in York to ensure ‘the spread of knowledge regarding health and sanitation, and thus to improve the health condition in the houses of the public’. Amongst its membership was Oscar Rowntree, and it was supported by York's Medical Officer of Health. Members were due to pay an annual subscription, and a committee was appointed annually consisting of a Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman. Five members were to retire each year, but could stand for re-election.
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International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/yorks/city-of-york/pp293-300#fnn49; accessed 12 October 2020