WSSM-08: Benevolent Society for Retarded Children Collection
Abstract
The Benevolent Society for Retarded Children was founded as the parent's association of the Willowbrook State School in 1949. The Benevolent Society for Retarded Children became part of the New York State Association for Retarded Children (NYSARC) in 1959. The collection includes minutes, annual financial reports, and annual luncheon programs. Most of the records are from the 1970s and 1980s, but annual luncheon programs are available for most years.
Dates
- 1950 - 2000
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Benevolent Society for Retarded Children donated duplicate items and allowed Archives and Special Collections to photocopy other records in 2006. The Benevolent Society for Retarded Children retains the original records.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Kerry Falloon, Lisa Holland, Catherine N. Carson and Sally Milner.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the CSI Archives & Special Collections Repository
