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Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
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 after applicants passed a test on their comprehension of written English.
This series consists of copies of printed documents relating to the administration of the Regents literacy test program.
Creator:
Title:
Board of Regents annual literacy test files
Quantity:
0.6 cubic feet
Quantity:
1 16mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1922-1947
Series Number:
A0055
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