File also contains copies of letters sent to veterans or beneficiaries by the board stating that the claims in question previously had been paid. Carbon copies are of form letters used by the secretary of the Service Recognition Board to direct clerks to return proof of service documents to veterans after claims had been settled. Request form includes date, name of veteran, current address, service serial number, and bonus claim number. Letters of inquiry by caseworkers from the various public aid offices and the Cook County Department of Welfare concern the payment of veterans' claims. Most of these inquiries originated with divorced wives of veterans who were attempting to collect the bonus to supplement their child support.
Most inquiries contain veteran's name, service serial number, and last known address.
Personnel files are of employees of the Service Recognition Board. Most employees were veterans or related to veterans. 2 vols. and 0.1 cu. These records are available at the Illinois State Archives, Office of the Secretary of State.