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State Archives of Florida, Series S908

Description

Placard urging people to wash their hands with soap and water to prevent the spread of germs.

Date

1950 (circa)

Creator

Florida State Board of Health

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Placards (information Artifacts)

Coverage

Postwar Florida (1945-1968)

Topic

Health and Safety

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Jacksonville
Duval County

BEFORE LEAVING

wash your hands with soap and water for these germs spread DISEASE

FLORIDA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH, Jacksonville

S.E. 50

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"Before Leaving" hand washing placard

Description

Placard urging people to wash their hands with soap and water to prevent the spread of germs.

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Florida State Board of Health

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State Archives of Florida, Series S908

Date

1950 (circa)

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placards (information artifacts)

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eng-US

Type

Text

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s908_b001_f24_03

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Postwar Florida (1945-1968)

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Jacksonville (Fla.)

Duval County (Fla.)

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BEFORE LEAVING

wash your hands with soap and water for these germs spread DISEASE

FLORIDA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH, Jacksonville

S.E. 50

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Florida State Board of Health. "Before Leaving" hand washing placard. 1950 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/297398>, accessed 17 October 2026.

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Florida State Board of Health. "Before Leaving" hand washing placard. 1950 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/297398>

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(State Archives of Florida/Florida State Board of Health)

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For FY2026-27, the percentage of total costs for the Florida Memory program financed with federal money is 66%; the federal dollar amount to be spent on the program is $1,027,650. This program does not receive any non-governmental funding.

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