Related Records

1. 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

   
2. 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

   
3. 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

   
4. 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

   
5. 1951.8.13 - Resolution for State-Wide Study of Retardates Dies in Committee

   This article from Our Chidren's Voice Vol. 3 - Issue No. 2, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in April 1951, discussess the Assembly Resolution No. 93, a resolution that asked Governor Dewey to create a one year study "of the problems of mental retardation and the retarded."

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
6. 1951.8.14 - The Resolution that Died of Over-Politeness

   This article featured in Our Children's Voice Vol. 3 - Issue No. 2, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in April 1951, continues the discussion on Assembly Resolution No. 93, the struggles and advocacy to get it passed, and the reason it "died in the committee."

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
7. 1951.8.22 - Parent Representatives Meet with State Commissioner of Mental Hygiene

   This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. III - Issue No. 4, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in October 1951, discusses the meeting held on August 15th, 1951; Parent groups, the AHRC, Welfare League for Retarded Children and the Benevolent League for Retarded Children all met with the Commissioner of DMH to ask for support of legislation for retarded, specific to education.

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
8. 1951.8.23 - Joint Legislative Committee Proposed (A Resolution)

   This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. III - Issue No. 5, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in December 1951, outlines the proposed resolution (Senate Resolution No. 17 and Assembly Resolution No. 20) introduced in Albany, which calls for the study of mental retardation and organized planning for mentally retarded children.

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
9. 1951.8.27 - Minutes Re: The Establishment of a Joint Legislative Committee

   Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, December 6, 1951 a the New York City Office of the Association for the Help of Retarded Children. The meeting was held to discuss the possible establishment of a Joint Legislative Committee as well as other legislative proposals.

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
10. 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

    
11. 1951.8.8 - Our Children's Voice Vol. III - 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 Classes Open, Calls AHRC Classes "Historic Step", Parent Representatives Meet with State Commissioner of Mental Hygiene, and Direct to You.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
12. 1951.8.9 - Our Children's Voice Vol. III - 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; Joint Legislative Committee Proposed, First State Convention, AHRC Publicity Increased, and Fact Sheet to Explain Mental Retardation to Reach Newspaper, TV, and Radio Leaders

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
13. 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

    
14. 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

    
15. 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

    
16. 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

    
17. 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

    
18. 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

    
19. 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

    
20. 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

    
21. 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

    
22. 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

    
23. 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

    
24. 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

    
25. 1952.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. IV - 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; Legislature Approves Mental Retardation Study by Department of Mental Hygiene, A Step Forward, $25,000 Voted, The AHRC and the New York City School System, AHRC General Meeting Highlights, ...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
26. 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

    
27. 1953.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. V - 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; Deaf Ears..., Training Center and Sheltered Workshop Opens, AHRC Legislation Killed in Committee, Study of Retardation Continues, Direct to You, and Meeting Held with CRMD Teachers.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
28. 1953.8.8 - Study of Retardation Continues

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. V - Issue No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in March 1953, discusses the continuation of the study on mental retardation by the Department of Mental Hygiene. The study began in 1952, and was featured in other newsletter articles.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
29. 1954.8.10 - Memo to the Board of Directors Re: Education Legislation

    Memorandum sent to the A.H.R.C. Board of Directors from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing possible legislation to be introduced by the Democratic party in 1955.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
30. 1955.1.1 - Have You a Dear One in a State Institution or in a State Mental Hospital?

    Release distributed by the New York State Council for Retarded Children, Inc. discussing the proposed legislation on reimbursement rates and State Schools. Attached are letters written by Attorney, David Groberg, Chairman of the Committee on Legislation, sent to Lee C. Dowling, Director of the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation, asking him to reconsider the revision of the law pertaining to charges for the care of patients in insti...

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
31. 1955.2.4 - Legislative and Community Program Memorandum

    Memo to Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing a legislative and community program to help solve some of the problems arising from mental retardation. Attached is a handwritten addition dated, November 18, 1955.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
32. 1955.4.4 - Letter About Legislation Concerning Syracuse State School

    Letter to Senator John H. Hughes from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing the Association's support of legislation providing for the discontinuance of Syracuse State School.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
33. 1955.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. VI - 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; Officials at First Manhattan Workshop Opening, Changes in Education and Mental Hygiene Laws Urged, The Last Pilgrimage?, National Retarded Children's Week Features Public Education, Officia...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
34. 1956.2.1 - Executive Chamber Memorandum Re: Legislation

    State of New York Executive Chamber memorandum filed with 5 approved bills. Released in papers April 20, 1956. Senate Bill, Int. No. 2011 An Act to amend the Education Law, in relation to special training for retarded children. Assembly Bill, Int. No. 1665 An Act to amend the Mental Hygiene Law, in relation to liability for payment for care, maintenance and treatment of patients in institutions in the Department of Mental Hygiene. Asse...

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
35. 1956.2.2 - Weingold Urges Brydges to Re-introduce Bill

    Letter to Senator Earl W. Brydges from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing Senate Bill Int. No. 2011, Assembly Int. No. 2517, which seeks to amend Section 4408 of the Education Law. Weingold urges Brydges to re-introduce the bill through the Rules Committee and support its passage.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
36. 1956.2.3 - Correspondence Re: Amendments to Article 89 of the Education Law

    Letter to Lee Dowling, Executive Director of the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, discussing Assembly Bill Int. No. 2850, Senate Int. No. 2222 which seeks to amend Article 89 of the Education Law.

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37. 1956.2.7 - 1956 Legislation Report and Correspondence

    Letter to Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, from Lee C. Dowling, Director of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation, reporting on the 1956 legislation introduced by request of the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation. Report on 1956 Legislation attached.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
38. 1956.5.1 - 1956 Annual Dinner, New York City

    Stanley Steingut, Vice Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Mental Retardation, pictured speaking at the Association's 1956 Annual Dinner at the New York City Astor Hotel, where he was honored with the Community Service Award. Exact date of photograph unknown.

    Record Type: Photographs

    
39. 1956.8.14 - Chapter Bulletin # 2 - 1956

    Chapter Bulletin # 2 discusses the 1956 legislative program of the AHRC. It gives an overview of each bill and recommends the bills of highest importance. Bulletin distributed to Chapters on February 8, 1956.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
40. 1956.8.15 - Memo to the AHRC Board of Directors Re: The Legislative Program Efforts

    Memo to the A.H.R.C. Board of Directors from Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director, detailing their current legislative program efforts.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters