Committee Files, 1952-1980 and undated

This series is comprised of correspondence, reports, rosters of local chairmen, and related publications documenting the activities of various committees of the Prince George's County Parent-Teacher Association (PGCCPTA). The series includes records from both standing and ad-hoc committees. The Health, Mental Health, and Legislation committees generated the most extensive files. Topics represented in the Health Committee files include smoking, drug and alcohol abuse, and implementation of the polio vaccine in schools, while the Mental Health Committee focused the emotional health of youth, including peer-pressure, child abuse, and suicide prevention. The Legislation Committee was charged with informing the PGCCPTA about important legislation impacting schools and youth in Prince George's County. Other groups represented in the series include the Nominating, Membership, and Human Relations committees. Arrangement is alphabetical by committee name and chronological within each folder.