Helen Halbig papers
Collection Scope and Content
This collection contains paper records of Helen Halbig's work with the Public Housing Administration, as well as paper documents related to her personal life, including her work with the League of Women Voters. The materials date from 1937-2010.
Dates
- 1937-2010
- Majority of material found within 1941 - 1991
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Biographical Note
Helen Halbig (November 22, 1914 - March 10, 2010) worked for the Public Housing Administration from the late 1930s to 1972, and aided in the creation of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. During WWII she volunteered with Civil Air Patrol and as a trainer with American Women's Voluntary Services. Helen was also involved with the Alexandria chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWV) and served on their board of directors.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Helen Halbig (1914-2010) worked for the Public Housing Administration from the late 1930s to 1972, and aided in the creation of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. During WWII she volunteered with Civil Air Patrol and as a trainer with American Women's Voluntary Services. Helen was also involved with the Alexandria chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWV) and served on their board of directors.
This collection contains paper records of Helen Halbig's work with the Public Housing Administration, as well as paper documents related to her personal life, including her work with the League of Women Voters. The materials date from 1937-2010.
Arrangement
Organized into 2 series: Work records and Personal life
Physical Location
Materials are stored off-site, and will require additional retrieval time. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Vincent Novara, 22 April 2014 (2014.008).
- Alexandria (Va.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Housing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Public health Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Women -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Source
- Halbig, Helen (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Helen Halbig papers, 1937-2010
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
