Research

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Berkshire Industrial Farm

 

 

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This series consists of blueprint survey maps of the land on which Berkshire Industrial Farm was located..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

 

 

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Correspondents in this series include representatives of state agencies, banks, and charitable organizations; parents and other family members; and other individuals. Correspondence relates to meetings, administrative procedures, payment notices, bank loans, enrollment, and acknowledgement of donati.........

 

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New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

 

 

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This series is a collection of the monthly reports generated by the executive directors of Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth. The series includes monthly reports on population statistics, cottage treatment services (housing), community service, clinical services, education division, grounds .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

Berkshire Industrial Farm

 

 

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This series includes correspondence between the President of the Board of Directors and the Executive Secretary of Berkshire Industrial Farm regarding public relations, fundraising events, and scholarships for boys enrolled at the institution..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

 

 

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Topics of correspondence in this series include Anniversary Day, Chapter Number One donations, events, building and ground maintenance, surveys and reports from the Department of Social Welfare, pension and retirement plans from insurance companies, and the creation and management of the Berkshire Union .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

 

 

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This series contains reports to the board of directors; administrative and budget files; correspondence; program proposals; and Berkshire Farm training manuals, policies, and procedures. A description and history of two radio series are also included..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

 

 

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This series includes correspondence between the Community Services Department director and county commissioners from various social service departments regarding funding of programs and facility progress reports. Administration files include memorandums, policy and procedure updates, and interoffice .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

8

Creator:

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

 

 

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This series includes an assortment of Berkshire Farm Center publications and ephemera..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

Creator:

Berkshire Industrial Farm

 

 

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This daily log kept by a staff member of the Berkshire Industrial Farm includes updates on fellow staff members and describes daily life at the institution over the course of four years..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

Creator:

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

 

 

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This series consists of photographs, lithographic letter press prints, slides, and negatives depicting student activities and celebrations held at Berkshire Farm Center, including Anniversary Day and Recognition Day. Also included are assorted video recordings and reel to reel audio tapes of "Listen .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

11

Creator:

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

 

 

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This series contains admission and discharge information for boys enrolled at Berkshire Farm. Each entry includes first and last name, date admitted, home address, date of birth, farm number, reason for admission, and date of discharge. Also provided are the physical and mental conditions of the child, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

Creator:

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

 

 

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This series includes cottage placement and transfer information of boys at the institution. Information in the registers includes name, date of entry, original cottage placement, and the cottage to which transferred (if applicable). Some entries also contain the initials of the person who approved the .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

Creator:

Berkshire Industrial Farm

 

 

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This series documents the activities of the Berkshire Industrial Farm infirmary. These logs were kept by nurses and include date and arrival time of patient, patient's last name, ailment and treatment, and notes regarding doctor's call or visit to the infirmary. Some registers include lists of patients .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

14

Creator:

Berkshire Industrial Farm

 

 

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This series contains letters sent by James F. Maury, Secretary of the Burnham Industrial Farm Board of Directors. Correspondence includes acceptance and rejection notifications for applicants to the school, acknowledgments of contributions and payment, notices of future meetings, notices of resolutions .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

15

Creator:

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

 

 

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Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Board of Directors minutes typically include board members' names and titles, budget reports, committee reports, and cases against the agency..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

 

 

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This series contains letters from the Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth executive secretary to potential members of the Board of Directors; news and updates relating to Berkshire Farms (details of fundraising successes, updates on staff and facility, and news on particular students); and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

17

Creator:

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

 

 

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This series contains information about the day-to-day operation and finances of the Berkshire Farm Center. Included are copies of published budgets, annual financial statements, and audits. The audits specifically cover the operation of the Berkshire Farm for Boys, the Union Free School District, and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives