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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Adult Education and Library Extension
Abstract:
An amendment to the State Constitution, approved on November 8, 1921, required all voters registering after January 1, 1922 to be able to read and write English. Certification of literacy by the Board of Regents was established by legislation in 1923. Literacy certificates were issued by the Regents .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Adult Education and Library Extension
Title:
Series:
A0063
Dates:
1916-1933
Abstract:
This series consists of newspaper clippings, memorandums, notes, and pamphlets documenting the State Education Department's response to changes in voting requirements, including the introduction and administration of the Regents literacy test. Background files discuss immigrant, adult, and rural education. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives