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1. 1955.7.3 - Billy Conklin at the First Occupational Day Center, New York City

   Billy Conklin, son of Senator William T. Conklin pictured at the first occupational day center under Federal grant. New York City Chapter, 1955

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2. 1957.2.7 - MEMORANDUM # 2 - Legislation for Mentally Retarded New York State

   Memo written by Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director giving an update on recently introduced legislation pertaining to Education and Mental Hygiene Law.

   Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

   
3. 1957.7.16 - "State School" vs "State School and Hospital"

   Letter to Jonathan Bingham, Secretary to Governor Averell Harriman, from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, about the discussing a proposed change of name from "State Schools" to "State Schools and Hospitals."

   Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

   
4. 1957.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. VIII - 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; AHRC Urges $2M Research Institute for Mental Retardation, What's in a Name?, Second Rate Citizens, Fineson Urges Increased Services at Board of Education Budget Hearing, Retarded Children's...

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
5. 1957.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. IX - 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; A Forward Step, The Greatest Hope, The Dream World, OVR Grant, AHRC Reorganization, and Legislature Passes 9 Bills for Mentally Retarded.

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
6. 1957.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. IX - 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; 'Round and 'Round, "The Teacher's Point of View", Children's Bureau Maps Project for Retarded, State Convention Hails $25,000 Research Insititute Study, and Direct to You.

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7. 1957.8.8 - 14-Point Legislative Program for Retarded Urged by AHRC

   This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. VIII - Issue No. 4, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in January 1957, details the legislative program put forth by the AHRC. This plan included subjects such as mandatory legislation for trainable children, a special division for mental retardation, and amendments to the Mental Hygiene Law.

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
8. 1958.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. X - 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; Legislative Progress Made, Guardianship and Visitation Committees Activated, First Short Stay Home for Retarded Children in U.S., 1958 Campaign Near, First Regional Conference AHRC, and Dir...

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9. 1958.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. X - 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; Board of Education - NYC Disobeys Education Law, 1598 Campaign in High Gear, Levitt Proposes Six Point Aid Program, Costs in Public Institutions for Retarded, Committee Formed for Instituti...

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
10. 1958.8.8 - Legislature Passes 9 Bills for Mentally Retarded

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. IX - Issue No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in March 1958, discusses a series of bills affecting the mentally retarded, including vital changes to the Education Law.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
11. 1959.2.3 - Legislative Bulletin # 2 - 1959

    Legislative bulletin published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc.. Legislative Bulletin # 2 outlines current bills introduced at the request of the Joint Legislative Committee and the Association, pertaining to education, mental hygiene, and insurance. Distributed February 16, 1959.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
12. 1960.2.5 - Legislative Bulletin # 2 - 1960

    Legislative bulletin published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children. Legislative Bulletin # 2 gives an overview of bills that have been introduced by the Joint Legislative Committee and others, with a focus on Education Law.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
13. 1960.2.6 - Legislative Bulletin # 4 - 1960

    Legislative bulletin published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. Legislative Bulletin # 4 gives a summary of legislative and other action taken in Albany during the 1960 legislative session.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
14. 1960.8.19 - We Propose A Study

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XIII - Issue No. 3, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in September 1960 is an editorial article that details the requested study of the relationship of the State Department of Mental Hygiene to the state schools for the mentally retarded.

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15. 1960.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XII - 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; Mandatory Classes for Trainable, Text of Law Mandating Special Classes for Trainable Children, Income Tax Exemption for Retarded Child in State Institution, AHRC Issues Lawyers Guide on Wil...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
16. 1960.8.27 - Memorandum in Support of Senate Intro. #1357 Pr. #1361 (Conklin)

    Memorandum in support of a bill to provide that members of associations of persons with a "common interest, calling or proffession" shall be eligible for group life insurance. Distributed January 1960.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
17. 1960.8.29 - Memorandum in Support of Senate Bill Intro. #508 Pr. #508 (Conklin)

    Memorandum in support of Senate Bill Intro. #508 Pr. #508 (Conklin) which seeks to add the words "training and education" to the purposes of State Schools for the mentally retarded. Distributed January 1960.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
18. 1960.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XIII - 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; Carlino for Study - Backs AHRC Request, We Propose A Study, Health and Hospital Council Established by Governor, Income Tax Exemption Modified, New Frontiers for the Mentally Retarded, Curr...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
19. 1960.8.31 - Memorandum in Support of Senate Bill Intro. #423 Pr. #423 (Conklin)

    Memorandum in support of Senate Bill Intro. #423 Pr. #423 (Conklin) which seeks to amend Section 33 of the Mental Hygiene Law to provide that educators as well as physicians may be designated as directors of state schools for the mentally retarded. Distributed January 1960.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
20. 1960.8.33 - Memorandum in Support of Senate Bill Int. # 422 Pr. #422 (Conklin), Assembly Bill Int. #23 Pr. #23 (Marano)

    Memorandum in support of Senate Bill Int. # 422 Pr. #422 (Conklin), Assembly Bill Int. #23 Pr. #23 (Marano) which seeks to amend Section 30 of the Mental Hygienen Law to provide that at least one member of the Board of Visitors of a State School be a parent of a mentally defective child. Distributed January 1960.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
21. 1960.8.5 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 1 - Issue No. 4 - New York City Chapter Newsletter

    Our Children's Voice, later called The AHRC Chronicle, was a newsletter published by the New York City Chapter and was intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
22. 1961.2.1 - Legislative Bulletin # 2 - 1961

    Legislative bulletin published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. Bulletin #2 pertains to urgent legislation seeking to amend the Community Mental Health Services Act to permit the establishment of day trianing centers for mentally retarded, mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or epileptic individuals, too young or too old for school o rexcluded because they cannot fit into any special program.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
23. 1961.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XIV - 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; State Aquires Facilities for Mentally Retarded Under 5, Will It Really Work, Classes for Trainable Mandatory for Ages 5 to 21, Secretary Ribicoff Urges More Handicapped Children in Public S...

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24. 1961.8.5 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - Issue No. 3 - New York City Chapter Newsletter

    Our Children's Voice, later called The AHRC Chronicle, was a newsletter published by the New York City Chapter and was intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
25. 1962.2.5 - Legislative Program for Retarded Makes Advances

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XV No. 2, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in May 1962 reviews what has and has not passed in regards to proposed laws and regulations concerning the mentally retarded.

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26. 1962.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XV - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Governor Rockerfeller Recommends 5-Yr Plan for Retarded, State Widens Aid for Retarded, 400,000 Infants to be Screened for PKU, Office of Mental Retardation Progress Report, and Legislat...

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27. 1963.2.5 - New Measure to Finance Mental Hygiene Facilities Construction

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XVI No. 2, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in August 1963 details Senator William Conklin's concerns with the committees failure to implement existing educational legislation.

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28. 1963.2.8 - Joint legislative Committee Maps Program

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XVI No. 3, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in December 1963 highlights Senator Conklin's frustration with the failure of implementation of educational legislation and his Committee's plans to address the issue.

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29. 1963.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XVI - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Aid to Sheltered Workshops Voted - No Approprations for New Program, New Measure to Finance Mental Hygiene Facilities Construction, Concern for Program Highlights Parents Meeting with Me...

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30. 1964.2.1 - Association's Major Emphasis Succeeds Successful Legislative Session

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XVII No. 1, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in April 1964 highlights the Association's legislative successes in detail.

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31. 1964.2.4 - PKU Mandatory Testing Becomes Law

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XVII No. 2, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in August 1964 details the passed bills that were signed or vetoed by the Governor.

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32. 1964.5.1 - Benevolent Society Luncheon

    William Conklin pictured at the Benevolent Society Luncheon in 1964, watching a "Guys and Dolls" performance. James F. Reville is also visable in the audience. Exact date of photograph unknown.

    Record Type: Photographs

    
33. 1964.5.2 - Award Presentation

    Association President, Ruth Gross presenting an award to Senator William T. Conklin at the 1964 Convention in Utica, New York. Also pictured are Bob Cassin (left) and Mrs. Conklin.

    Record Type: Photographs

    
34. 1964.5.5 - Benevolent Society For Retarded Children's 14th Annual Luncheon Program

    Spiral bound book of the program contents of the 14th Annual Luncheon at the New York Hilton Hotel.

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35. 1964.7.1 - First Satallite Workshop New York City, 1964

    The New York City Chapter opens their first satellite workshop. Pictured from left to right: John Newton, Editor-Journal American, Abe Stark, Brooklyn Borough President, Senator William T. Conklin and Max Schachter, New York City Chapter President.

    Record Type: Photographs

    
36. 1964.7.8 - Legislative Messenger Service

    Individuals employed by the State Senate to deliver interoffice and other mail throughout the legilative buildings pose with Senator Conklin for a group photo. Exact date and location unknown.

    Record Type: Photographs

    
37. 1964.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XVII - Issue No. 1

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Mandate for PKU Testing Passed, NY State Implements Planning for Mental Retardation, Research Institute for Mental Retardation, Provisions of PKU Bill, Appropriations Implement New Menta...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
38. 1964.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XVII - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; Overcrowding Prevents Program Development in State Institutions, PKU Mandatory Testing Becomes Law, Where Will It End?, Expanded Mental Retardation Program Planned by Hew, Weingold Testi...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
39. 1964.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XVII - Issue No. 3

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles within this newsletter include; The President Speaks on Mental Retardation, Vetoed Bills to be Reintroduced, Governor Proclaims Retarded Childrens Week, Advertising Council Selects Mental Retardation as National Health...

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40. 1964.9.1 - "Change Makers" Gathered

    Ruth Gross, the Association's 7th State President, pictured with Senator William T. Conklin, Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director. Exact date and location of photograph unknown.

    Record Type: Photographs