Finding Aid Search Results
1
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Litigation Support Services
Title:
Series:
21414
Dates:
1972-1986
Abstract:
In the early 1970s, the publicized conditions at Willowbrook led to a class action suit alleging civil rights violations (New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc. v. Rockefeller). Willowbrook clients were deinstitutionalized or transferred to other state facilities. These records document .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Title:
Series:
21101
Dates:
1940-2003
Abstract:
This series documents the admission, treatment, therapy, education, and progress of Willowbrook School consumers before and after their transfer to the Sunmount Developmental Disabilities Service Office in Tupper Lake. Records typically include admission sheets, admission/transfer records, psychological .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Title:
Series:
B2473
Dates:
circa 1952-1989
Abstract:
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
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