San Francisco relief survey; : the organization and methods of relief used after the earthquake and fire of April 18, 1906 / Comp. from studies by Charles J. O'Connor, Francis H. McLean, Helen Swett Artieda, James Marvin Motley, Jessica Peixotto, Mary Roberts Coolidge.
pt. I. Organizing the force and emergency methods. --pt. II. Rehabilitation. --pt. III. Business rehabilitation. --pt. IV. Housing rehabilitation. --pt. V. Relief work of the Associated charities. --pt. VI. The residuum of relief. Some lessons of the relief survey. Appendices: Documents and orders. Forms and circulars.
Summary
This illustrated and indexed survey provides the logistical details involved with the recovery efforts. Money and assistance were pouring in from all over the country, and this survey seeks to explain where it came from, who received it, the cost, total damages and how it could have been improved. In the weeks and months after the earthquake, volumes were written about the human condition. This work is a clear, unbiased report suitable for historical reference.