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  1. 1948.1.2 - Original Ad Placed by Ann Greenberg

    The original ad placed by Ann Greenberg, when she reached out to mothers of retarded children in effort to start a nursery. Printed July 8, 1948.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Original Ad Placed by Ann Greenberg
  2. 1949.8.8 - Officers and Directors Selection Ballot

    An early selection ballot created by the Nominating Committee for selection of Officers and Directors. Ballot used for the September 1949 Annual Meeting.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Officers and Directors Selection Ballot
  3. 1950.1.2 - AHRC and The New York Times Advertisement of Services

    An educational advertisement of advocacy efforts and services provided by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children. Originally printed by The New York Times December 7, 1950.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    AHRC and The New York Times Advertisement of Services
  4. 1950.1.3 - Letter from Ann Greenberg to Nathan Feder

    A several page letter written by Ann Greenberg to Nat Feder, detailing how it all started, who was by her side and reasoning in starting the association, and the services that were available at that time.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Letter from Ann Greenberg to Nathan Feder
  5. 1950.2.1 - Joint Resolution Correspondence

    Letter to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director from L. N. Yepsen, Executive Vice President of the American Association on Mental Deficiency, discussing the introduction of a Joint Resolution into the New York State Legislature.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Joint Resolution Correspondence
  6. 1950.6.1 - The Problem of Social Control of Mental Deficiency by Sterilization and Segregation

    A research report written in 1950 proving historical insight into the through process behind sterilization and segregation of mental deffectives.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page (1)
  7. 1950.8.6 - Fact Sheet

    An early fact sheet that mentions the ad that began the AHRC NY Association, written by Ann Greenberg. Exact Date of this document is unknown.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Fact Sheet
  8. 1951.1.3 - Memorandum - Advocacy for Legislation

    Letter to the Chapter Publicity Committees from Joseph T. Weingold discussing the necessary enclosures and procedure in promoting and stimulating interest in legislation to be introduced into the New York State Assembly. Also included is the sample letter to be sent by Chapters to senators and assemblymen, expressing support of pending legislation.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    L-264-1
  9. 1951.2.1 - Special Education Legislation Correspondence

    Two letters to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, from Lewis A. Wilson of the New York State Education Department, discussing possible upcoming legislation pertaining to special education.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page 1
  10. 1951.2.2 - Approach to Introducing Legislation

    Letter to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, from Bernard M. Fineson, of the New York State Labor Relations Board, discussing the approach to introducing legislation regarding Resolution 93 to Congress.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page 1
  11. 1951.2.3 - Legislation for the Mentally Retarded

    A statement regarding legislation for the February 1952 issue of the New York State Teachers Bulletin, written by Joseph Weingold.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page 3
  12. 1951.2.4 - Correspondence About the Establishment of a Joint Legislative Committee

    Letter to Mr. Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, from Joel Earnest, of the Civic Legislative League of New York State, discussing the proposed establishment of a Joint Legislative Committee to study the problems of mentally retarded children.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Correspondence About the Establishment of a Joint Legislative Committee
  13. 1951.2.5 - AAMD Supports Legislation for a Joint Legislative Committee

    Correspondence between Neil A. Dayton, Secretary-Treasurer of the American Association on Mental Deficiency, and Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, expressing support of the proposed legislation for a Joint Legislative Committee.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page 2
  14. 1951.5.1 - A Parents' Organization Interprets the Employment Needs of the Mentally Retarded in the Community

    Association for the Help of Retarded Children Inc. Executive Director Joseph T. Weingold speaks at a Conference of Professionals, November 13, 1951.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page (1)
  15. 1951.7.11 - The Clinics of the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc.

    A paper written and presented by AHRC NYC President, Nathan Feder at the 75th Annual Meeting of the American Association on Mental Deficiency, May 1951.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page (1)
  16. 1951.7.7 - Training and Education Conference Correspondence

    Correspondence between Arthur W. Pense, Department of Mental Hygiene Deputy Commissioner and Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing the possiblity of a conference about the training and education of mentally retarded children in the community.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Training and Education Conference Correspondence
  17. 1951.7.8 - Training Program Correspondence

    Correspondence between Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, and Lewis A. Wilson, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Education, discussing a possible program for training mentally retarded children on a community level.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page 2
  18. 1951.8.29 - Conference Report

    Report to the Board of Directors, from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director discussing a conference with Dr. Newton Bigelow, Commissioner of Mental Hygiene which was held on Friday, August 17, 1951.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page 1
  19. 1952.2.1 - Joint Legislative Committee - A Future Possibility

    Letter from E. J. Engberg, President of the American Association of Mental Deficiency, Inc., to the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., discussing his approval of the possibility of a Joint Legislative Committee.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Joint Legislative Committee - A Future Possibility
  20. 1952.2.10 - Correspondence Re: Potential Passing of the Resolution to Establish a Joint Legislative Committee

    Letter to Dr. Lewis Wilson, Commissioner of Education, from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing the potential passing of the resolution to establish a Joint Legislative Committee.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Correspondence Re: Potential Passing of the Resolution to Establish a Joint Legislative Committee
  21. 1952.2.11 - The Council - Resolution No. 630

    Amended resolution urging the Board of Education, the Department of Health, the Department of Welfare and other city departments to study and investigate the cost, with the view of establishing or enlarging much needed services and facilities for mentally retarded children in New York State.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    The Council - Resolution No. 630
  22. 1952.2.12 - Assembly Resolution No. 20 and Senate Resolution No. 17

    Letter to Mr. George Shapiro, Council to Governor Thomas E. Dewey, from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing the possible creation of a Joint Legislative Committee.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page (1)
  23. 1952.2.2 - Correspondence Supporting the Establishment of a Joint Legislative Committee

    Letter to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, from Chris J. De Prospo, Vice President of the American Journal of Mental Deficiency, discussing the possible establishment of a Joint Legislative Committee in New York State.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Correspondence Supporting the Establishment of a Joint Legislative Committee
  24. 1952.2.3 - Roman-Brydges Resolution Support

    Letter to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director from Anthony J. Travia, Member of the Assembly of the State of New York, offering his support of the proposed Roman-Brydges Resolution for Joint Legislative Committee.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Roman-Brydges Resolution Support
  25. 1952.2.4 - Legislation Correspondence

    Handwritten note to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, from Daniel Gutman of the New York City Municipal Court. The note reads: Dear Mr. Weingold, Thanks for your letter with enclosures. I am writing tonight to several of my frineds in the Legislature. Will do all I can to help. I believe that the New York Jewish Child Care Council is also actively supporting this bill. I'm quite sure it was discussed by Commissioner Libeich ...

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page 1
  26. 1952.2.5 - Roman-Brydges Resolution Support Continues

    Handwritten note to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, from Dr. Arthur N. Foxe. The note reads: Dear Mr. Weingold, I have your letter of the 16th, I shall speak to people I know about the resolution in the Legislature. I shall also have the resolution reprinted in the Journal of ? and Mental Disease or Quarterly Journal of Child Behavior, or both. In this way it will get National attention. Sincerely, Dr. Foxe

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Roman-Brydges Resolution Support Continues
  27. 1952.2.6 - New York State Assembly Resolution Support

    Letter to Bernard M. Fineson, Chairman of the Association's Legislative Committee, from Frank J. McMullen, member of the New York State Assembly, expressing his support of the Resolution to create a Joint Legislative Committee to study the question of mental retardation.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    New York State Assembly Resolution Support
  28. 1952.2.7 - United Parents Association Supports Resolution

    Letter to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, from Ruth Fareman of the United Parents Associations of New York City, Inc., expressing the support and interest of their Organization in regard to the proposed Resolution to establish a Joint Legislative Committee.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    United Parents Association Supports Resolution
  29. 1952.2.8 - Engberg Writes to Governor Dewey

    Correspondence between E. J. Engberg, of the American Association on Mental Deficiency, and Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing legislative support for the propoased bill for Legislative Committee. Attached to a copy of Engberg's letter to Governor Thomas E. Dewey, requesting his support of the bill.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page 2
  30. 1952.2.9 - Request for Proposed Committee Support

    Letter to Senator Walter J. Mahoney, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing the proposed establishment of a Joint Legislative Committee to study the question of mental retardation in New York State and asking for his support.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Request for Proposed Committee Support
  31. 1952.5.2 - Benevolent Society for Retarded Children's 3rd Annual Luncheon Program

    Program booklet of the Benevolent Society for Retarded Children 3rd annual luncheon held on November 8th,1952.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Benevolent Society for Retarded Children's 3rd Annual Luncheon Program
  32. 1952.5.3 - Helping Parents Understand the Exceptional Child

    Proceedings of the May 1952 Annual Spring Conference on Educating and the Exceptional Child of the Child Research Clinic of The Woods School, Pennsylvania. Select pages of this record have been made public.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page (1)
  33. 1952.7.11 - Parents' Associations for the Mentally Retarded and Their Implications

    An informational publication discussing the recent organization of parent associations and the contributing factors. Publication date is estimated 1952, author unknown.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    D-1435
  34. 1952.7.7 - Children's Therapy Clinic Correspondence

    Correspondence between Chris J. DeProspo, Vice President of the American Association on Mental Deficiency, and Chairman on Education, and Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing the possiblity of a children's therapy clinic.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page 2
  35. 1952.7.8 - Correspondence Re: The Possibilities of Community Facilities

    Letter to Paul Albright from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing the effects of a Joint Legislative Committee on community facilities.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Correspondence Re: The Possibilities of Community Facilities
  36. 1952.7.9 - Research into the Cause of Feeblemindedness

    A reprint from the 43rd Annual Report of the Board of Visitors of Letchworth Village, originally printed March 31, 1951. Select pages of this record have been made public.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page (1)
  37. 1953.2.1 - Resolution in Assembly

    Resolution establishing a Joint Legislative Committee to investigate and study the extent and scope of mental retardation.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page (1)
  38. 1953.2.2 - Correspondence and Proposed Changes in Education Law

    A series of letters to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing an upcoming meeting set to discuss the Association's proposed legislation. Letters are attached to the proposed legislation seeking to amend the Education Law.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Page 6
  39. 1953.4.1 - The Southbury Training School Operations

    Letter to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, from E.N. Roselle, Superintendent of The Southbury Training School, detailing the operations and principles of the school.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    L-1399
  40. 1953.5.1 - Benevolent Society For Retarded Children's 4th Annual Luncheon Program

    The Benevolent Society's 4th annual luncheon program booklet by Willowbrook State School. Held November 7th, 1953.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    Benevolent Society For Retarded Children's 4th Annual Luncheon Program

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