Research

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Creator:

New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

 

 

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This series contains thirty-eight 5" x 10" photographs of facilities operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, including the Willowbrook State School. Series includes both black and white and color photographs. They document hospital officials, staff, and patients. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

Syracuse Developmental Center

 

 

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This series consists of field books; engineer's diaries of land surveys and contract work on the Syracuse Psychopathic Hospital; Newark State School and Hospital; Syracuse State Forestry College; the Oneida Fish Hatchery and colonies of the Syracuse State School. Records include engineer's diaries for .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

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New York (State). Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office

 

 

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This series contains reports, correspondence, memorandums, policy documents, manuals, newsletters, and other publications that were collected or retained by several entities at the Rome State School (later Rome Developmental Center). The records were assembled for their historical interest, to provide .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

Syracuse Developmental Center

 

 

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These files include photographs, slides, audio and videotapes, brochures, and scrapbooks that depict operations at Syracuse Developmental Center and its predecessor, the Syracuse State School. Included are images of Special Olympics; celebrations and achievements of patients and employees; educational .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Syracuse Developmental Center

 

 

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The series consists of clipping files and a small amount of publicity material tracing the history and development of the Syracuse Developmental Center. The files were likely kept by the institution's museum..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office

 

 

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This series consists of photographs; key plot plans; blueprints; articles on the school; and assorted records representing accumulated research on the history of the Syracuse State School compiled prior to the laying of the cornerstone of a "new" Syracuse State School in 1971. Included is information .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives