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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 1950.8.5 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 2 - 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; New National Organization Formed to Help the Mentally Retarded, Figures Show Need for Additional School Facilities, No More Beds on Floor of Letchworth Dewey Tells Welfare League at Dinner,...

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5. 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.

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6. 1951.8.6 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 3 - 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; Resolution for State-Wide Study of Retarded Dies in Committee, The Resolution That Died of Over-Politeness, and April Named "Retardation Month",

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7. 1951.8.7 - Our Children's Voice Vol. 3 - 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; Classes for Retarded to be Started Soon, Inclusion of Retarded Under Federal Ad Program Demanded, AHRC Board Votes in Favor of State Council of Parent Organizations to Aid Retarded, and Soc...

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8. 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: Books, Publications, & Media

   
9. 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

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10. 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.

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11. 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, ...

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12. 1952.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. IV - 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; Three Authorities Cited at Annual Dinner, Decision With Sympathy, Westchester Chapter Loses Case, AHRC Publicity Steadily Increased, and NYC Council Passes Bill to Aid Retarded Children.

    Record Type: Books, Publications, & Media

    
13. 1953.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. V - 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; Subcommittees Active, The NARC, Sheltered Workshop Featured on Radio and TV Program, and Brooklyn Cub Scout Pack for Retarded Boys in Formation.

    Record Type: Books, Publications, & Media

    
14. 1954.6.3 - Factors in Mental Retardation

    Written by George Jervis, M.D., Director of Clinical Laboratories at Letchworth Village, Published in Children magazine Vol 1 No 6 in 1954.

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15. 1956.7.11 - State School Education Programs Correspondence

    Series of letters between Joseph T. Weingold, Association Executive Director and the following: Charles I. McAllister, New York State Supervisor of Education, Francis J. Daly, State Education Department Director of Pupil Personnel Services and Adrian Levy, State Education Department Assistant Commissioner for Vocational Rehabilitation. The letters and responses discuss statistics, funding and information pertaining to state schools and institutio...

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16. 1956.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. VIII - 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 Votes $90,000 for 2 Pilot Clinics, Direct to You, Trainees from 22 States Attend Institute on Clinics, Federal Hearings Promise Extended Services, and AHRC Urges Vocational P.S....

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17. 1956.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. VIII - 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; Community Mental Health Boards of NYC Announce Grants, Joint Legislative Committee Meets, State Convention in Utica Maps Legislative Program, Onondaga Prevalence Study, and Social Security ...

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18. 1957.6.5 - Research Project on Severely Retarded Children

    A special report to the New York State Interdepartmental Health Resources Board, published in 1957. Select pages of this report have been made public.

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19. 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...

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20. 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.

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21. 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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22. 1957.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. IX - 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; School Districts Lag on Classes for Trainable, Education for Retarded Over 17 Asked, N.I.M.H. Outlines Research Findings, Research Accomplishments in Mental Retardation, Long Range Study of...

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23. 1957.8.5 - AHRC Urges $2M Research Institute for Mental Retardation: Plan Proposed at Hearing of Senate Public Health Committee

    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, announces the proposal by Joseph T. Weingold on behalf of the AHRC, for a Research Insititue for Mental Retardation.

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24. 1958.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. X - 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; $302,000 Pledged on Telethon, Above the Law?, Income Tax Deductions Liberalized, AHRC President Protests Board of Education Budget, State Convention Stresses Education Needs, Research Findi...

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25. 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...

    Record Type: Books, Publications, & Media

    
26. 1959.4.1 - A World to Grow In

    A booklet published in 1959 by the Department of Mental Hygiene about the various New York State institutions.

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27. 1959.8.10 - VETO!: The Governor Speaks, A Mother Speaks, The Association Speaks

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XI No. 2, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in July 1959 continues the discussion on the fight for mandatory special education for mentally retarded children, covering the point in view of the Governor, parents, and the AHRC.

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28. 1959.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XI - 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; Two Steps Backward, New York City School Board Wins Suit, Joint Legislative Committee Holds Public Hearing, Mandatory Legislation for Children with IQ Under 50 Highlights AHRC Program, Guar...

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29. 1959.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XI - 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; VETO! - The Governor Speaks, A Mother Speaks, The Association Speaks, Social Security Benefits for Mentally Retarded, Major Legislative Emphasis Fails, and Book Reviews - The Mentally Retar...

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30. 1959.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XI - 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; Special Classes for Educables Increase Rapidly, Who's Responsilibity?, Department of Mental Hygiene Establishes Office of Mental Retardation, and Wassaic Learning for Living Program.

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31. 1959.8.7 - Joint Legislative Committee Holds Public Hearing

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XI No. 1, published by the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in January 1959 discusses the fight for mandated education for all retarded.

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32. 1960.4.5 - Letter to Arthur W. Pense

    Letter to Arthur W. Pense, Deputy Commissioner of New York State's Department of Mental Hygiene, from Bernard Rosenberg, discussing the increased availability of employees to the State institutions and the possible release of patients into the community.

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33. 1960.5.1 - Assemblyman Stanley Steingut Receives Award

    Assemblyman Stanley Steingut was presented with an Award of Honor in recognition of his efforts throught the Joint Legislative Committee for the cause of retarded children. Presented by Michael Falk, President of the Welfare League Letchworth Village on December 3, 1960.

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34. 1960.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XII - 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; Governor Proposes Aid to Retarded, Must the Interdepartmental Health Resources Board Go?, State Convention Demands Total Program for Retarded, Mental Retardation Program Before the Legislat...

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35. 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...

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36. 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...

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37. 1961.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XIV - 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; Metabolic Error is Pinpointed in Mongolism, NARC Poster Children Illustrate Importance of Early PKU Testing and Treatment, Expanded Services for Mentally Retarded, Research Institute Implem...

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38. 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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39. 1962.2.2 - Retarded Children's Week Proclamation

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XV No. 1, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in January 1962 announces Governor Rockefeller's proclamation of Retarded Children's Week.

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40. 1962.4.5 - Who Was Letchworth?

    This article from Our Children's Voice Vol. XV No. 3, published by the New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. in September 1962 detalis the life of the man behind the name of Letchworth Village.

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