New York State Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office Director's Subject and Correspondence Files B2822

New York State Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office Director's Subject and Correspondence Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of the directors of Wassaic State Hospital, Wassaic Developmental Center, and the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office.

Creator:

New York (State). Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office

Title:

Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office director's subject and correspondence files

Quantity:

7 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1969-1997

Series Number:

B2822

Arrangement

Alphabetical by subject.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of the directors of Wassaic State Hospital, Wassaic Developmental Center, and the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office. These files contain correspondence to and from legislators, other developmental centers, unions, and other relevant parties. Correspondence pertains to fire evaluations, inpatient and outpatient deaths, affirmative action, children's units, and other issues. While most of the records were created during former director John Mizerak's tenure, some records of former director Hollis Shaw are also included.