Scope and Contents The collection consists of printed items relating to bonus compensation legislation for World War I veterans from private organizations, states, and the Government Printing Office. The materials date from 1919 to 1935 and are arranged chronologically. There is a booklet from the State of Minnesota which provides a synopsis of the act passed in September 1919, and where applications for the benefit could be obtained (2 copies). The State of Missouri passed its benefits bill in...