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  1. 1932.7.1 - Parents' Problems with Exceptional Children

    An educational tool published in 1932 to assist parents in choosing the correct course of action when it comes to services and education for their child.

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  2. 1945.7.1 - Teach Me

    A guide for parents caring for a sub-normal child. Published in 1945 by the Mental Health Unit, Division of Public Institutions in Minnesota.

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  3. 1947.4.1 - Your Child and Willowbrook

    Informational booklet for parents, giving a general overview of Willowbrook, what to expect and how to prepare for their child's arrival. Exact date of publication unknown.

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    Your Child and Willowbrook
  4. 1948.1.1 - Article Titled, "Mothers Ask Guidance to Train Mentally Retarded Children"

    An article by The Post printed December 20, 1948, detailing Frances Noble and Ann Greenberg's story about creating the Association.

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    Article Titled, "Mothers Ask Guidance to Train Mentally Retarded Children"
  5. 1949.7.1 - American Journal of Mental Deficiency Vol. 54 No. 2

    A journal devoted to the training, care, and welfare of those with mental deficiency. Published by the American Association on Mental Deficiency in October, 1949. A select number of pages of this record have been made public.

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  6. 1949.7.2 - State Legislation for Education of Exceptional Children

    Published in 1949 by the Federal Security Agency and the Office of Education.

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  7. 1949.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 1

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; To Our Members: This is Your Newspaper!!, Parental Attitudes, and What do 'Normal' Parents Achieve in the Development of Their Children.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 1
  8. 1949.8.10 - New Acting President Placed in Office and Important Developments

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 2, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in April 1949, details the appointment of Joseph T. Weingold as Acting President of the Organization.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    New Acting President Placed in Office and Important Developments
  9. 1949.8.11 - Our Hundred Thousand Dollars by 1950

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 2, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in April 1949, focuses on the Organization's first fund raising campaign, their goals and methods.

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    Our Hundred Thousand Dollars by 1950
  10. 1949.8.12 - A Message from Your President

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 2, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in April, 1949, is the first President's message by Joseph T. Weingold printed in the Organization's newsletter. He requests patience and courage in building the family based Organization.

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    A Message from Your President
  11. 1949.8.13 - Our Office Opens...$100,000 Fund Drive... Government Grants Us Full Tax Exemption

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 3, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in May 1949, highlights multiple happenings as the Organization develops.

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    Our Office Opens...$100,000 Fund Drive... Government Grants Us Full Tax Exemption
  12. 1949.8.14 - Constitution and By-Laws Draft Complete

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 3, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in May 1949, announces the draft of the Organization's constitutions and by-laws.

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    Constitution and By-Laws Draft Complete
  13. 1949.8.15 - One Dollar Per Mentally Retarded Child. Is That Too Much To Ask For New York State's "Forgotten Children"?

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 3, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in May 1949, discusses fund raising efforts and the $100,000 by 1950 campaign.

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    One Dollar Per Mentally Retarded Child. Is That Too Much To Ask For New York State's "Forgotten Children"?
  14. 1949.8.16 - Conference with State Commissioner of Mental Hygiene Currently Planned by AHRC Committee

    This article in Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 4, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in September 1949, announces the meeting between the A.H.R.C. Public Relations Committee and Frederick MacCurdy, and their goals.

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    Conference with State Commissioner of Mental Hygiene Currently Planned by AHRC Committee
  15. 1949.8.17 - A Message from Your President

    This article in Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 4, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in September 1949, discusses the formation of committees, fund raising, and membership.

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    A Message from Your President
  16. 1949.8.18 - Governor Dewey Endorses the AHRC

    This article in Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 5, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in October 1949, announces the support the Organization received from Governor Thomas E. Dewey.

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    Governor Dewey Endorses the AHRC
  17. 1949.8.19 - AHRC Committees Formed

    This article in Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 5, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in October 1949, lists out all the committees that were formed at a special meeting held October 12th, 1949.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    AHRC Committees Formed
  18. 1949.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; New Acting President Placed in Office, One Hundred Thousand Dollars by 1950, and A Message from Your President.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 2
  19. 1949.8.20 - Committee Reports

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 6, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in November 1949, lays out the happenings of the School and Clinic Committee, Fund Raiding Committee, and Publicity Committee.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    Committee Reports
  20. 1949.8.21 - Eleanor Roosevelt Stresses Need for Involement in States' Institutions

    This article in Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 6, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in November 1949, features the position Eleanor Roosevelt takes on State institutions.

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    Eleanor Roosevelt Stresses Need for Involement in States' Institutions
  21. 1949.8.22 - Dr. Clemens A. Benda Addresses AHRC Meeting

    This article in Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 7, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in December 1949, features Dr. Clemens Benda and his views on the development of children with mental retardation.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    Dr. Clemens A. Benda Addresses AHRC Meeting
  22. 1949.8.23 - Committee from AHRC Meets with Maximiilian Moss, President of the Board of Education

    This article in Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 7, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in December 1949, details how the AHRC presented what they beleived to be the immediate needs of the mentally handicapped children, to the Board of Education President.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    Committee from AHRC Meets with Maximiilian Moss, President of the Board of Education
  23. 1949.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 3

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Our Office Opens, Constitution and By-Laws Draft Completed, and A Message from Your President.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 3
  24. 1949.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 4

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Conference with State Commissioner of Mental Hygiene Planned, CRMD Director Richard Hungerford Outlines State Wide Plan for Retardates, and A Message from Your President.

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    Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 4
  25. 1949.8.5 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 5

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Governor Dewey Endorses the AHRC, and AHRC Committees Formed and Re-Organized - Call for Volunteers.

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    Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 5
  26. 1949.8.6 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 6

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Chapter Reports - Westchester County, Committee Reports, and Eleanor Roosevelt Stresses Need for Improvement in States' Institutions.

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    Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 6
  27. 1949.8.7 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 7

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Committe from AHRC Meets with President of the Board of Education, and New York's 80,000 Neediest Cases.

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    Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 7
  28. 1949.8.9 - To Our Members: This is Your Newspaper!!

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in March 1949, welcomes readers to the first edition of the Organization's newsletter, laying out the purpose and intentions of the newsletter.

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    To Our Members: This is Your Newspaper!!
  29. 1950.7.4 - American Journal of Mental Deficiency Vol. 55 No. 1

    A journal devoted to the training, care, and welfare of those with mental deficiency. Published by the American Association on Mental Deficiency in July, 1950. A select number of pages of this record have been made public.

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  30. 1950.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 1

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Another Clinic!, Members Work Hard to Make First Annual Dinner A Success, and Education Committee Reports Progress - Parent Education Courses Start.

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    Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 1
  31. 1950.8.10 - Educational Committee Reports Progress - Parent Education Courses Start

    This article in Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in March 1950, describes the successful establishment of parent education courses and the program details.

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    Educational Committee Reports Progress - Parent Education Courses Start
  32. 1950.8.11 - Speech Clinic Endowed!

    This article in Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 2, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in April 1950, announces that the Lena Invalid Aid Society agreed to donate funds for the establishment of a speech clinic. Issue printed April, 1950.

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    Speech Clinic Endowed!
  33. 1950.8.12 - A Message From Our President

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 2, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in April 1950, is a message from newly elected Nathan Feder, his planned approach for the future, and recognition of those who have helped make strides in the field and the association.

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    A Message From Our President
  34. 1950.8.13 - AHRC and Other State Organizations Plan National Convention

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 3, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in June 1950, describes the plan to form a National Organization of Parents' Groups.

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    AHRC and Other State Organizations Plan National Convention
  35. 1950.8.14 - AHRC Plans for the Retarded Industry

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 3, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in June 1950, discusses AHRC's plans for the employemnt of individuals and a pilot sheltered workshop program.

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    AHRC Plans for the Retarded Industry
  36. 1950.8.15 - National Parents' Organization to be Formed This Month at Minneapolis Convention

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 4, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in September 1950, details the "who's who" and the formation of the National Organization.

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    National Parents' Organization to be Formed This Month at Minneapolis Convention
  37. 1950.8.16 - New National Organization Formed to Help the Mentally Retarded

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 5, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in November 1950, officially announces the name of the new National Organization formed to help those with mental retardation.

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    New National Organization Formed to Help the Mentally Retarded
  38. 1950.8.17 - Parent Education Courses Start

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 5, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in November 1950, breaks down the second AHRC parent education course, stating the instructors and courses presented.

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    Parent Education Courses Start
  39. 1950.8.18 - "No More Beds on Floor of Letchworth" Dewey Tells Welfare League at Dinner

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol.2 - Issue No.5, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in November 1950, features Governor Thomas Dewey's findings and opinion on the facilities at Letchworth Village.

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    "No More Beds on Floor of Letchworth" Dewey Tells Welfare League at Dinner
  40. 1950.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Speech Clinic Endowed!, Borough Meeting Spur Drive for May 20th Dinner, AHRC Receives Nation Wide Publicity, and A Message from Our President.

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    Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 2

Thank You!

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